Asher Gamedze – Turbulence and Pulse
https://amf.didiermary.fr/asher-gamedze-turbulence-pulse/
Asher Gamedze is a cultural worker based in Cape Town, South Africa, involved in music, education and history.
As an independent musician he works as a drummer, composer and bandleader.
“Turbulence and Pulse,” his 3rd album was released in early 2023 and featured his quartet of Robin Fassie (trumpet), Buddy Wells (tenor saxophone), and [...]
Sisonke Xonti – uGaba the Migration
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sisonke-xonti-ugaba-migration/
Saxophonist and composer Sisonke Xonti, winner of South Africa’s 2020 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz, released “uGaba the Migration” in 2020, that includes a four-part “Migration Suite”, exploring rural and urban identity and the perilous spiritual journey from homeland to the global village.
Samson Mthombeni & Gazankulu Girls – Miyela N’whanyana
https://amf.didiermary.fr/samson-mthombeni-gazankulu-girls/
Samson Mthombeni is a legend of Shangaan (Tsonga or Xitsonga) traditional music. Mthombeni passed away at the age of 75, in 2020.
Tefo Mahola – First Offering
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tefo-mahola-first-offering/
Tefo Mahola (aka “Talking Drum”) is a drummer and composer from Gugulethu, Cape Town. His first album “First Offering” was released in 2020. He’s Mzantsi Jazz Awards “Best Album of 2021” winner.
Thembi (Thembelihle) Dunjana appears on piano.
Jinji Boolin - Umdali Feat. Ovuyonke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgJszOZzQMA
"Umdali" means "Creator."
Solomon Linda & the Evening Birds – Mbube
https://amf.didiermary.fr/solomon-linda-evening-birds-mbube-lion-king/
One of Disney’s most popular songs, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” is a cover of the late South African performer Solomon Ntsele (Linda)‘s song “Mbube”.
Here’s the Zulu-language original by the South African performer Linda with his musical group the Evening Birds. After discovering the family of Solomon Linda, [...]
Lucky Dube – I’ve Got You Babe (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/lucky-dube-got-you-babe/
“I’ve Got You Babe” by Lucky Dube from his album “Slave” released in 1990.
The song takes a detour from his socially conscious music style to show off a more romantic side. He serenades his lover with sweet words of love and the happiness she’s brought into his life with lines such as “All the […]
Vuma Levin – Antique Spoons
https://amf.didiermary.fr/vuma-levin-antique-spoons/
Promising South African guitarist and composer Vuma Levin mixes styles from his home country with Jazz, Pop and Electronics. “Antique Spoons: Chapters on Love, Loss and The Politics of Memory”, his 4th album, was released in 2020.
Born a South African and raised during the unstable interregnum years of Post-Apartheid South Africa, Guitarist Vuma Ian […]
Bokani Dyer – Radio Sechaba
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bokani-dyer-radio-sechaba/
A multi award-winning and established artist, with a growing global reputation, Bokani Dyer’s record “Radio Sechaba” provides an intimate view into South Africa’s multifaceted people – and an opportunity for global connection through music. The album continues Dyer’s creative journey of making rich and immersive music which places him amongst the new wave of South […]
Jonas Gwangwa – Morwa (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/jonas-gwangwa-morwa-live/
Trombonist, composer and cultural activist Jonas Mosa Gwangwa, who was born on 19 October 1937 in Orlando East, Johannesburg, died on 23 January 2021 in Johannesburg aged 83. A mainstream player, producer and composer of SouthAfrican Jazz, Jonas Gwangwa chose to lead the Amandla Cultural Ensemble of the African National Congress (ANC) for 10 years […]
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Blue Note Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/blue-note-africa/
In 2022, the legendary jazz label Blue Note Records and UMG Africa launched a new brand to promote African Jazz outside of the continent.
The first release, in January 2023, was an album by South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini “In The Spirit Of Ntu.” […]
The GQOM Trilogy
https://amf.didiermary.fr/gqom-trilogy/
Highlighting the continuing evolution of Durban’s globally influential GQOM sound, this special trilogy of releases showcases three separate artists from South Africa’s fertile musical landscape.
The set captures a fresh wave of gqom innovation from DJ Scriby // DJ MaRiiO // DJ Skothan. […]
Letta MBulu – What Is Wrong With Groovin’?
https://amf.didiermary.fr/letta-mbulu-what-wrong-groovin/
Letta MBulu’s “What Is Wrong With Groovin’?” is a single released in 1967 and written by Hugh Masekela.
Letta is a South African jazz singer who left the country in 1964 to escape apartheid, with her husband Caiphus Semenya.They left South Africa for Los Angeles and worked with many (Jazz) musicians & composers […]
Abdullah Ibrahim – Water From An Ancient Well
https://amf.didiermary.fr/abdullah-ibrahim-water-ancient-well/
“Water From An Ancient Well” features the pianist/composer with a very strong septet. Such superior musicians as tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford, altoist Carlos Ward, baritonist Charles Davis, and trombonist Dick Griffin are heard at their most creative and emotional on these eight Ibrahim originals. [...]
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Yinhle Lentombi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ladysmith-black-mambazo-yinhle-lentombi/
Yinhle Lentombi translates to “This Lady Is Beautiful” and comes from their 6th studio album Shintsha Sithothobala which was released in 1975. […]
"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."
Via Mzilikazi wa Afrika
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Nduduzo Makhathini (piano), Mbuso Khoza (vocals) - You Make Me Happy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b6rS5qC5Ik
"Ladysmith Black Mambazo return with a powerful new single that blends their world-renowned harmonies with the soulful touch of Mbuso Khoza and the jazz spirit of Nduduzo Makhathini. A love song delivered in signature Mambazo style – uplifting, heartfelt, and timeless."
From upcoming album "One Voice One World."
Nduduzo Makhathini – Amathambo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nduduzo-makhathini-amathambo-ikhambi/
South-African pianist & healer Nduduzo Makhathini will release his next albums on Blue Note Records.
Award-winning pianist, improvisor, healer and scholar from South Africa. A recipient of prestigious awards such as the Standard Bank Young Artist Award, multiple South African Music Award (SAMA) and AFRIMA among others that have made him an influential figure. [...]
Benjamin Jephta - Homecoming Revisited
Feat. Siya Makuzeni, Marcus Wyatt, Sisonke Xonti, Mthunzi Mvubu, Llewelyn George, Damian Kamineth
https://benjaminjephta.bandcamp.com/album/homecoming-revisited
More on AMF: https://amf.didiermary.fr/benjamin-jephta-quintet-homecoming/
The Ploemies - Africa
Live (extract)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBxtVQ4THlg
Full version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qms6QNkMJgQ
A 4-piece band from Cape Town.
Zawadi Yamungu performing Ngimuhle live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Q68lIF838
Official audio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bBa6VTmNM4
Brenda Fassie – Black President
https://amf.didiermary.fr/brenda-fassie-black-president/
Black President is a song by South African singer Brenda Fassie, the 6th track on her 6th eponym studio album in 1990. It was written by Sello “Chicco” Twala, Brenda Fassie, produced by Twala and released on February 8, 1990. The song was written about Nelson Mandela, who was arrested by the South African apartheid […]
The Boy’s Doin’ It (1975)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/boys-doin-it-1975-masekela-fela-kuti/
The Boy’s Doin’ It is the 17th studio album by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, recorded in New York City and in Lagos, and released in June 1975.
So many incredible musicians on one album, dedicated to Fela Kuti and the women of the world: Okyerema Asante, Orlando Julius, the rhythm brothers Stanley & Frankie Todd, [...]
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