By Motlagae Konyana Jazz is musical genre that was discovered 100 years ago in New Orleans by African American communities. Another popular theory regarding the origin […]

By Nomali Cele Rebirth of Cool, the theme for our 2019 Jazzuary, is about all the little ways Jazz is kept current and up to date […]

By Nomali Cele 2018 marks 101 years since the birth of American songbird, “The First Lady of Song”, Ella Fitzgerald who was born on 25 April […]

By Gomolemo Lesejane The time is 21:22 in Johannesburg and I’m finally home from work: bra-less and void of the many things that had demanded my […]

By Mxolisi Mhlongo Fashion and jazz have always inspired modern day culture. Some of the greatest fashion designers got their inspiration from jazz music. Most designers […]

Jazz is no longer considered as a genre that caters for the older generation only. Young people have immersed themselves in it and the culture in […]

By Motlagae Konyana The evolution of Latin jazz over the years interlinks with the changes of jazz including a wide range of sounds and styles from […]

By Zuko Komisa It is the period between 1789 to 1820, Cuba, a dark period throughout the world. The island of Cuba which is the same […]

By Mxolisi Mhlongo Think of the atmosphere Sophiatown had on a Sunday afternoon with your typical “Bra Sipho” leaning on his Six Mabone car listening to […]

 Whisky and wine have always been typically associated with Jazz. This might be simply because of the agenda-setting theory by the media for advertising purposes. But […]