WorldMusicMix: Guy Buttery(South Africa)- One Morning in Gurgaon

 

Guy Buttery(South Africa)-December Poems

Composer: Guy Buttery
Album: One Morning in Gurgaon
Label: Riverboat Records (2021)
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 A beautifully spontaneous collaboration between acclaimed South African guitarist Guy Buttery and Indian master musicians Mohd. Amjad Khan (tabla) & Mudassir Khan (sarangi), One Morning In Gurgaon was inspired by the trio’s shared appreciation of the musical wonders and landscapes of the subcontinent.(Read more)

World Music Mix: Keith Ramaila( South Africa)-Tshikidi(Parasite)

 

Keith Ramaila( South Africa)-Tshikidi(Parasite)
Composer: Keith Ramaila
Label: Bokang M Records
Keith Ramaila was born in Tzaneen at Ga-Sekororo in a village called Lorain and later moved to Namakgale in Phalaborwa where he joined various bands and met the Prince Malatji who taught him how to play piano and in the year 2000 he moved to Gauteng and since then he has never looked back. He has now been in the music industry professionally since 2007 when he was signed by Sheer Publishing and Cooler Records and the Afro-Jazz album Titled ”Mama” was released in the same year.
He then left to go indie, but along the way he was signed again by Static plastic after venturing into house music and he was signed right away, which in 2017 and 2018 he released two albums with Static Plastic and Phat Kat Publishing.
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UK/SOUTH AFRICA: Shabaka And The Ancestors -We Are Sent Here By History(2020)

The project was formed in early 2016, leading to their debut album later that year ‘wisdom of elders’; a document of sessions combining hutchings with a group of south african jazz musicians he’d long admired. His connection to the group was mandla mlangeni (bandleader of the amandla freedom ensemble), whom he’d flown there to play with over the past few years. ‘We are sent here by history’ is a meditation on the fact of our coming extinction as a species. It is a reflection from the ruins, from the burning. A questioning of the steps to be taken in preparation for our transition individually and societally if the end is to be seen as anything but a tragic defeat. For those lives lost and cultures dismantled by centuries of western expansionism, capitalist thought and white supremist structural hegemony the end days have long been heralded as present with this world experienced as an embodiment of a living purgatory.
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SOUTH AFRICA: SPAZA-SPAZA(2019)

Conceived in the Mushroom Hour Half Hour lab, SPAZA is a band with no permanent personnel, with each lineup assembled for the express purpose of recording once-off improvised or workshopped material. For this, the initial salvo, SPAZA was put together from a group of musicians with individual and collective links to Johannesburg’s jazz, afro funk and experimental electro scenes. In the context of this completely improvised album, the term “spaza” not only refers to the gallery in Troyeville, Johannesburg where this project was recorded live (and in one take) in the autumn of 2015, but to South Africa’s thousands of informal neighbourhood stores. In South Africa, “spaza” has come to signify an entrepreneurial spirit, especially in the country’s black townships where economic barriers to business ownership mean that only a few can attain the status of formal business ownership. In the country’s socio-political context, spazas, usually operating out of converted garages, shacks or repurposed shipping containers, are also contested territories. They are sites of often fatal bloodshed where financially disenfranchised South Africans routinely mete out their frustrations on those they consider “foreigners” and “outsiders”. It is these outsiders who have come to dominate the spaza economy. However, spazas are also colourful, with their facades branded, styled and designed by each owner. They can become the nerve centres of social activity in the communities they occupy and are often stocked with an array of iconic South African brands and products, many of which are referenced in the track names of this album. Perhaps obliquely, there are musical sensibilities to be grasped at the mention of the term. “Spaza,” the recording, the location, the revolving ensemble - all evoke a spirit of independence, a D.I.Y aesthetic, a propensity for spontaneity, and, literally, a coming together of minds at the corner to shoot the breeze or let off a seriously considered prognosis.

SOUTH AFRICA: Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane-Closer to Home (2018)

Closer to Home comes at a season in Sibusiso Mash Mashloane’s career where he wants to zoom into his social and musical identity. Being born in Mpumalanga Province, surrounded by Ndebele, Pedi and Swazi people and later moving to KwaZulu Natal, he observed that each society breathes its own character: “If that character is not embraced the significance of being part of it, is lost” says Mashiloane.

All the cultures he experienced have their own transitional, cultural practices, which gives birth to new societies of mixed cultures and traditions. You can clearly hear this in his album “Closer To Home”, which is a culmination of all the musical dialects and the characteristics of the communities he has stayed and shared with. It is however not a complete reflection, but a serious starting point, which he trusts to attain a better understanding and revelations through his studies and musical encounters.

About the choice of musicians that contributed to this music he says “these musicians all take pride in their identity and are not only driven by their music’s skill impressions but also by relevancy and accuracy.”

SOUTH AFRICA: Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival September 27-29, 2018

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Sept 27-29, 2018

For the 8th consecutive year JazzCorner.com is proud to be the U.S. partner for the 21st Annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival  Johannesburg, South Africa September 27-29, 2018 Cassandra Wilson, Tribute to Bra Hugh Masekela, David Sanborn, Joey DeFrancesco, The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All-Stars, Buika,  Tribute to Nelson Mandela, Bilal, Amina Figarova Three days, four stages and more than 40 performances! The 21st edition of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz celebrates vistas of diversity with an all-star line-up that explores various musical traditions from across the world. The festival kicks off on September 27 with a one night only set of performances by iconic headliners: Cassandra Wilson, David Sanborn and  The Horn Summit: Feya Faku, Khaya Mahlangu, Mthunzi Mvubu, Barney Rachabane, Sydney Mavundla, Siphamandla Bhembe and Mandla Mlangeni to honor the memory of Bra Hugh Masekela.  Pianist Amina Figarova will lead two not to be missed collaborative projects: with Thaba Jabula School Choir, and she'll team up with award winning South African pianists, Kyle Shepherd and Bokani Dyer in an imaginative musical exploration that straddles multiple jazz piano traditions. The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All-Stars Band includes Wycliffe Gordon, Nicholas Payton, Reginald Veal, Courtney Bryan, Roderick Paulin and Herlin Riley. Did you know Louis Armstrong gave Hugh Masekela his first trumpet?

We are looking forward to hearing two of our favorites South Africa's vocalists Letta Mbulu and Gloria Bosman, as well as the special project: Nelson Mandela - The Song Lives On which was conceived by Concord Nkabindeand David Klassen where Madiba's Voice meets live music & poetry, reminding us that the Long Walk to Freedom is far from over...

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre, three days, four stages and more than 40 performances!

      

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SOUTH AFRICA: Thandi Ntuli-The Offering (2018)

Of her own music she says: “My journey in music and in life has always been an expression of conflicts which I experience in my everyday life. The conflict of an African woman in a Western world, a woman in a man’s world, a privately schooled underprivileged black girl who identifies with bits of many cultures and yet is concerned by the endangered nature of African heritage. My music is constantly searching for balance and a meaning in these conflicts, a release of this tension. But it is also a celebration of a unique cultural identity to which I belong.”
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SOUTH AFRICA: Thandi Ntuli- Exiled (2018)

With the release of her highly acclaimed debut album "The Offering" (2014), Thandi did well to both introduce and establish herself as an important contributor to modern South African Jazz.

Her sophomore album, "Exiled" is her latest offering and includes compositions which stretch across the boundaries of genre and features a selection of the cream of South African talent; including percussionist Tlale Makhene, poet Lebo Mashile and vocalist Vuyo Sotashe.

Thandi hails from a lineage of rich musical heritage, being the niece of multi-instrumentalist and lead vocalist of Afrofusion band Harari, Selby Ntuli.

Following her successful debut release “The Offering” (2014), is the release of her highly anticipated project "Exiled", which includes aspects of different genres including Spoken Word, Electronic and World Music.  

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SOUTH AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE: Singer Asanda Mqiki Tour and New Album

Potent young local singer Asanda Mqiki will be launching her SA and Mozambican tour with a performance and live album recording at the Savoy Theatre on Friday 2 February.

Backed by an exceptionally talented lineup, Asanda’s music ranges from ballads to funky soul-jazz. Her music vibrates with visceral emotion, which combined with her spontaneity and explosive musical talent, has seen her perform to standing ovations at festivals and stages across the country. This multi-award-winning artist is well known to music lovers in PE as a solo artist and as the former lead singer for Take Note. Those who have seen her can testify to the passion, energy and fun she brings to the stage, and Asanda has chosen to capture this for her first solo album and is eager for local fans and music lovers to be a part of this. The album will be released by early April, digitally and on CD, and pre-sales will start from the concert.
Tickets can be booked via Quicket: http://qkt.io/kC6FSW
Ticket sales at the door are CASH ONLY.

This tour is proudly supported by Concerts SA.

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SOUTH-AFRICA: JazzCorner.com is proud to be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival Johannesburg, South Africa September 28-30, 2017

JazzCorner Returns to the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg  

September 28-30, 2017

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Sept 28-30           #SBJOJ20

JazzCorner.com is proud to be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of 

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival 

Johannesburg, South Africa

September 28-30, 2017

Branford Marsalis, The Clayton Brothers, Christian McBride,  Joshua Redman Quartet, Nnenna Freelon, Somi, Salif Keita, Ramsey Lewis vs. Roy Ayers, MAC Power Trio join South African luminaries Abdullah Ibrahim, Hugh Masekela, Caiphus Semenya and Jonas Gwangwa and dozens of other artists in a three-day spectacle not to be missed! 

 Three days, four stages and more than 40 performances!

JazzCorner.com is proud to be the U.S. rep for the 6th consecutive year for the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz and celebrate their 20th anniversary in Johannesburg September 28-30, 2017

Among the U.S. artists are six-time Grammy® Award nominee

Nnenna Freelon, who has earned a well-deserved reputation as a compelling and captivating live performer. She and her group will be part of the opening night of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. 

Vocalist Nnenna Freelon welcomes you to #SBJOJ20

Ms. Freelon will share the honors of opening night with celebrated South African jazz vocalists Tutu Puoane and Thandiswa Mazwai,and the exciting: Ramsey Lewis vs Roy Ayers

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During the 3 day festival, you'll see three time Grammy Award® winner Branford Marsalis, five time Grammy Award® winning American virtuoso bassist Christian McBride with his "New Jawn" project. Christian told us, "I am so looking forward to bringing my new quartet to Johannesburg, which consists of Marcus Strickland

on tenor saxophone, Josh Evans on trumpet and Nasheet Waits on drums. This is only my second time performing here and I know we're going to have a ball." 

Other prominent U.S. artists include: The Clayton Brothers, and the MAC Power Trio with David Murray, Terri Lyne Carrington and replacing Geri Allen (who passed away on June 27, 2017) award winning pianist Vijay Iyer. Three time Grammy Award® 

nominee saxophonist Joshua Redman brings his Quartet with Aaron Goldberg on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass and Greg Hutchinson on drums.

Watch Joshua Redman Quartet

                  

Other stand-out artists include Somi who incorporates her Ugandan and Rwandan roots with her U.S. upbringing in her vocal stylings, and the popular Mali superstar Salif Keita.

South African greats billed for this year's edition are legends

Abdullah Ibrahim, Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa and

Caiphus Semenya, as well as younger generation artists such as

Zoe Modiga, the Standard Bank Jazz Award winner, Brenda Mtambo and the Madiba Bay Jazz Orchestra with special appearances by 

Phinda Matlala Mtya and Sisonke Xonthi.

If you are interested in this once-in-a-lifetime excursion to South Africa which includes hotel, air, tickets to the Festival, safari, Cape Town excursion and so much more, contact WBGO where there are few spots still available: 

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Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre, three days, four stages and more than 40 performances! 

      #SBJOJ20 

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SOUTH AFRICA: Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival September 28-30, 2017

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Sept 28-30

      

For the 7th consecutive year JazzCorner.com is proud to be the U.S. partner for the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival  Johannesburg, South Africa Celebrating Their 20th Anniversary September 28-30, 2016 Branford Marsalis, The Clayton Brothers, Christian McBride,  Joshua Redman Quartet, Nneena Freelon,  Ramsey Lewis vs. Roy Ayers join South African luminaries Abdullah Ibrahim, Hugh Masekela,  Caiphus Semenya and Jonas Gwangwa  in a three-day spectacle not to be missed Three days, four stages and more than 40 performances! The 2017 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz marks the 20th Anniversary of a leading brand on South Africa's jazz calendar. While the festival itself celebrates two decades of brilliance, the dynamic team that makes it possible,  T-Musicman, will be celebrating 30th years of excellence in the industry. Event executive producer Peter Tladi of T-Musicman is overjoyed and proud of this year's artist line up and overall festival offering. He believes it's a line up befitting the unique occasion; and will project the meaning of the hard work and passion that went into building one of Africa's most important jazz festivals. Tladi said: "We, as festival producers, spend a great deal of time both here and overseas seeking out artists whom we believe will appeal to a wide spectrum of music fans. We want to present a diverse range of jazz styles inclusive of the giants of jazz and the upcoming young lions. There is something for everyone in this year's line-up which, we believe, is international and truly inspirational. The event reinforces its status as South Africa's foremost jazz festival, and one of the best on the African continent, thanks to our stellar line-up of musicians." Six-time Grammy® Award nominee Nnenna Freelon, who has earned a well-deserved reputation as a compelling and captivating live performer, will be one of the stars on the opening night of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. She will share the honors with celebrated South African jazz vocalist Tutu Puoane, Thandiswa Mazwai Belede Jazz Project which features Nduduzo Makhathini, Herbie Tsoaeli, Ayanda Sikade, Mthunzi Mvubu, and an interesting musical concept, Ramsey Lewis versus Roy Ayers.  The line up includes three-time Grammy Award® winner Branford Marsalis, who has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, sax maestro Joshua Redman, The Clayton Brothers, and the MAC Power Trio with David Murray, Geri Allen and Terri Lyne Carrington.                     Included in the line-up is five time Grammy award winning American virtuoso bassist Christian McBride, one of the most recorded musicians of his generation, appearing on more than 300 recordings as a sideman, and we include, the popular Mali superstar Salif Keita, Somi, Lesotho's Tsepo Tshola, Maleh and Bhudaza Mapefane. South African greats billed for this year's edition are legends Abdullah Ibrahim, Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa and Caiphus Semenya, while younger generation artists such as Zoe Modiga the SAMRO Overseas Scholarship Winner, Benjamin Jephta, the Standard Bank Jazz Award winner, Brenda Mtambo and the Madiba Bay Jazz Orchestra with special appearances of Phinda Matlala Mtya and Sisonke Xonthi will also be featured. Dutch superstar Peter Beets will be performing with his trio (Marius Beets and Gijs Dijkhuizen), featuring saxophonist and vocalist Alexander Beets.  American singer and songwriter Musiq Soulchild (Taalib Johnson) will also feature prominently dispensing his own brand of music that blends R&B, funk, blues, jazz and gospel fused with hip hop. He has received a number of awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. He has also earned award nominations from MTV, the American Music Awards, the NAACP, and 11 Grammy nominations. French-born Elisabeth Kontomanou is a vocalist with seven albums to her credit has performed around the globe with some of the biggest names in music, including Michel Legrand, Darryl Hall and Toots Thielemans. Other highlights will include performances by the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Band and Selaelo Selota, the noted South African guitarist, composer, producer and teacher. Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre, three days, four stages and more than 40 performances!        ------------- JazzCorner is proud to be affiliated with #SBJOJ20 and will be reporting with inteviews, videos and social media from Johannesburg, South Africa.