Siya Charles: “We have such a beautiful effervescence as South Africans it draws people to us in NYC”

Siya Charles is a tenor/ bass trombonist, composer and arranger from Cape Town, now based in New York City is ready to record her debut album in 2026 and shares her nomadic musical life between South Africa and the US and more …on “Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo” Jazz and Beyond with Nothemb…

Darren English: “This album is truly for the listener”

Multi award-winning and nominated jazz musician and visual artist Darren English joins Nothemba Madumo on the Jazz & Beyond vodcast to chat about the meaning behind, and the journey of creating, his brand-new album 'He Said She Said'. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and CapeTalk’s Sund…

Zawadi Yamungu - “I get so excited when women tell me they play my songs for their little girls”

Zawadi Yamungu is an acclaimed ancestral musician dedicated to healing through an original African music genre and storytelling. Her music is deeply rooted in traditional African sounds and rhythms, aiming to connect listeners with their heritage while promoting healing and unity. She shares her jo…

Gwen Ansell: ‘It would really be nice to have a Jazz Museum’

Freelance writer and researcher Gwen Ansell writes a jazz blog published on The Conversation, the Financial Mail, and M&G Friday. She looks back on the state of jazz in 2025, considering jazz venues, album releases, and those who have passed. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and CapeTal…

Bokang Ramatlapeng: "Qalo is the beginning of who Bokang is, through song"

Bokang Ramatlapeng joins Nothemba Madumo on Jazz & Beyond for an intimate conversation about music, artistry and purpose. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and CapeTalk’s Sunday evening jazz show.  End you weekend relaxing in the company of Nothemba playing your jazz favourites and inte…

Yonela Mnana: "Art is not for 'Museumising,' that should be left for scholars"

Yonela Mnana, a jazz scholar, recording singer, jazz pianist, music educator and composer takes us through the philosophy, historical and political inspiration of his latest album “Echoes of Marabi” that explores and blends the 1920’s South African. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and …

Fiona Ross: "Billie Holiday taught me music is where you put your pain"

London-based jazz artist, journalist, and Women in Jazz Media founder Fiona Ross joins Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba to share her creative inspirations and her commitment to mental health and equality. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and CapeTalk’s Sunday evening jazz show.  End you w…

Nduduzo Makhathini: "Don’t let the clock define you"

South African pianist and composer, Nduduzo Makhathini joins Nothemba Madumo on Jazz & Beyond to chat about how his musical language delves deeply into the histories and traditions of his ancestors and not about the aesthetics or idioms. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and CapeTalk’s S…

Shane Cooper: “Being your own CEO as a creative is no child’s play”

Shane Cooper, the celebrated and award-winning bassist composer and sometimes DJ, shares his jazz journey with Nothemba Madumo. He says being mentored at a young age is one of the most valuable insights to have. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and CapeTalk’s Sunday evening jazz show.  …

“Other forces take over when I’m on stage” says Zoe Modiga

The award winning Singer songwriter Zoe Modiga shares her story of family, song, stage and all things inspirational on the “Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba” podcast Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and CapeTalk’s Sunday evening jazz show.  End you weekend relaxing in the company of Nothe…