A ward-winning South African jazz artist Ernie Smith opens up about his creative journey and his latest offering, Heya, an introspective song that explores complexities of love.

Considered by many as one of the great drummers in modern jazz history, Jack DeJohnette has died at the age of 83.

Jorga Mesfin, the legendary saxophonist and keyboardist, was a budding jazz musician in college in 1997, exploring the vast universe of music. While in the ...

Langston Hughes, the celebrated poet of the Harlem Renaissance, was deeply inspired by the music of Duke Ellington.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) reacts after the music group Mapara A Jazz returns ...

Stacker takes a look at Black artists music wouldn't be the same without, from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tupac Shakur.

Industry experts gather at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival to discuss the evolution of jazz in a globalised music landscape, highlighting the balance between cultural heritage and commercial ...

The multitalented artist grew up in a musical home, which laid the foundation for a thorough appreciation of all things beautiful.

Jazz enthusiasts in South Africa are in for a treat as Grammy award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter is set to take the stage ...

Celia Cruz was a monumental force in the world of Latin music, by lending her powerful voice to some of the genre’s most iconic works.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor devotees are working to revive his music and legacy coinciding with the 150th anniversary of his ...

Not a whole lot of performances at Heinz Hall end with spectators, sousaphones, melodicas and percussion instruments spilling ...