Saxophonist Xonti Sisonke on navigating grief and finding peace through music

Jazz saxophonist Sisonke Xonti speaks about music and more with Nothemba Madumo on Jazz and Beyond. Xonti is a prominent South African Jazz saxophonist, composer and band leader known for his dynamic tenor saxophone playing and deep connection to his cultural roots. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba M…

We always honour those who came before us” - Kyle Shepherd on musical identity

Cape Town born Kyle Shepherd is one of the significant South African pianists and composers of his generation. Abdullah Ibrahim became his musical influence and was part of the landscape of his childhood. Through a series of concerts at Untitled Basement and in Cape town with his current Xahuri Tri…

'The world deserves to know about South Africa's uniqueness' - Vimbs Mavimbs

Thembinkosi Mavimbela, known professionally as Vimbs Mavimbs, currently based in Hamburg Germany is a double bassist, composer, bandleader, producer and musical director. He has released his debut album “Late Bloomer”, the title of which, is much more than an album title—it seems to be the lens thr…

If you want to know how Dumza Maswana sounds, you play “Molo”

Dumza Maswana’s story isn’t simply about a singer who performs jazz. It is about memory, villagelife, language, his grandmother, spirituality, identity and the idea of music as a carrier of culture. His debut album Molobrought significant recognition and he shares his journey with Nothemba on Jazz …

Keenan Ahrends on music: 'It captures some form of a moment'

Keenan Ahrends is one of South Africa’s most distinctive contemporary jazz guitarists and composers who has developed a reputation for music that is emotionally detailed, reflective and compositionally sophisticated. He joins Nothemba on Jazz and Beyond to share a lot about his musical and life exp…

Kamasi Washington brings his unique blend of spirituality, community, and cinematic storytelling to the stage

Nothemba Madumo is in conversation with Kamasi Washington, a saxophonist, composer, bandleader and cultural force, who helped introduce a new generation to the limitless possibilities of jazz. On the eve of his performances at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, he spoke to Nothemba on Jazz and Beyond.…

Nubya Garcia on her creative process, inspirations, and vision for the future of jazz

Nothemba Madumo is in conversation with Nubya Garcia, a London-born British tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader and DJ, widely regarded as one of the most significant voices to emerge from the remarkable resurgence of British jazz over the past decade. She joins Nothemba on Jazz and Beyond on …

Miriam Altman on her debut album 'Butterfly'

Nothemba Madumo is in conversation with Miriam Altman, a South African-Canadian vocalist, songwriter, and producer creating contemporary vocal jazz shaped by soul, poetry, African rhythmic influence, and a classical vocal foundation. She unpacks the inspiration of her debut album, Butterfly, a pro…

Tebogo Sedumedi on music for the spirit and embracing her groove

Nothemba Madumo is in conversation with Tebogo 'AusTebza' Sedumedi, seasoned musician, songwriter, vocalist, arranger, and music director, as she opens up about her life and love for music. Jazz and Beyond with Nothemba Madumo is 702 and CapeTalk’s Sunday evening jazz show.  End your weekend with…

Chantal Willie-Petersen on women empowerment and resilience in music

Nothemba Madumo is in conversation with Chantal Willie-Petersen, a composer, educator, scholar, and activist for women's empowerment in the field of music study.  She has made the bass a vehicle for asking bigger questions about who we are, where we come from, and whose stories survive.  Jazz and…