Kaya 959 The Jazz Standard

The Jazz Standard

The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
Weekly English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary
61 Episodes
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DJ Dr Anthony Joseph F.R.S.L

TJS uncovers the world of words whether written or performed - with poet musician DJ Dr Anthony Joseph F.R.S.L
18 Nov 19 min

Kyle Shepherd

Kyle Shepherd celebrates the world renowned artist William Kentridge through his latest album 'A Dance More Sweetly Played' accompanied by Shane Cooper and Jonno Sweetman.
11 Nov 30 min

Camila Cortina Bello

Cortina Bello is a pianist, educator, musicologist and composer. Born in Havana, Cuba. Her music intends to re-imagine the sounds and rhythms of her original Cuban roots through the lens of jazz, classical and world music.
11 Nov 34 min

Mark Ruffin

Mark Ruffin is a renowned broadcaster, author, and Grammy-nominated producer, celebrated for his contributions to jazz, art, and culture. He shared insights into the albums he's produced, and the artists who inspired him along the way. He also gave us an exciting look at his current projects, offering a glimpse…
4 Nov 23 min

Lawrence Mduduzi Ndlovu

Lawrence Mduduzi Ndlovu is a Soweto-born Catholic Cleric, Lecturer, writer, poet, speaker and arts enthusiast. On this episode we delve into his latest book 'Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child'.
4 Nov 18 min

Paul Hanmer

Join us for an insightful interview with renowned South African jazz pianist and composer Paul Hanmer as he reflects on the much-anticipated vinyl reissue of his iconic album Trains to Taung. Originally released in 1997, In our conversation, Hanmer shares his journey in creating the album, the inspiration behind this…
29 Oct 45 min

Tumi Rabanye

On My Favorite Things we speak to Tumi Rabanye, Managing Partner – Strategy at Leagas Delaney South Africa who gives us Leadership lessons from Jazz.
21 Oct 16 min

Danilo Pérez

Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Educator Humanitarian Danilo Pérez over two albums gives a glimpse of the jazz universe with his look at the colossus of Wayne Shorter and a timeless collaboration with nature.
20 Oct 32 min

Samara Joy

On the Blueprint we spoke to three-time Grammy Award winner, Samara Joy. She speaks about her introduction to jazz , her musical influences and her latest album ''Portrait''.
14 Oct 25 min

Feya Faku

On the Blueprint we are joined by Veteran SA Jazz composer and trumpet player Feya Faku. We celebrate his life and the importance of heritage in his music.
30 Sep 33 min

Molefe Mputamputa

On The Blueprint we invite Molefe Mputamputa - The Jazz Disciple. We discuss The Art of Music Collecting and how it contributes to documenting and storytelling
29 Sep 35 min

Kunle Tejuosho

Kunle Tejuosho is the founder and curator of the Jazz Hole in Lagos Nigeria, he takes us through the history of the store, its evolution and the importance of preserving our cultural spaces.
29 Sep 21 min

Kujenga

Standard Bank has been a champion of the arts for over 40 years and the journey continues as we follow the Blue Note leading up to this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. We are joined by Zwide Ndwandwe member of the group Kujenga. He talks about what the band…
22 Sep 17 min

Kavita Shah

On the Blueprint we got a chance to speak to Kavita Shah an award-winning vocalist, composer, researcher, and educator who makes work in deep engagement with the jazz tradition, while also addressing and advancing its global sensibilities.
18 Sep 56 min

Zawadi Yamungu

On the Blueprint we got to speak to Singer, composer, indigenous instrumentalist and facilitator Zawadi Yamungu. She talks about her relationship with language and her research and study of Princess Magogo of Dinizulu.
16 Sep 41 min

Darren English

Standard Bank has been a champion of the arts for over 40 years and the journey continues as we follow the Blue Note leading up to this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. This week we spoke to Trumpet player, composer, multi-instrumentalist and designer Darren English who is the 2023…
15 Sep 10 min

Nombuso Mathibela

On the Blueprint we continue to ask the hard questions about the future of our heritage, this time with Nombuso Mathibela, cultural worker, writer, archivist, sonic practitioner and vinyl selector.
10 Sep 26 min

Dele Olojede

As we imagine a future heritage we ask the hard questions while offering brave solutions. On the Blueprint we are joined by writer, editor, publisher and found - Africa in the World Festival of ideas, Dele Olojede.
9 Sep 33 min

Sam Nhlengethwa

Standard Bank has been a champion of the arts for over 40 years and the journey continues as we follow the Blue Note leading up to this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. This week we feature Sam Nhlengethwa, collage artist and the co-founder of Bag Factory Artists' Studio.
8 Sep 10 min

Bonga Sebesho & Thandi Ntuli

Standard Bank has been a champion of the arts for over 40 years and the journey continues as we follow the Blue Note leading up to this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. We speak to Standard Bank Group Head: Sponsorship, Bonga Sebesho and Pianist, composer and singer Thandi Ntuli.
5 Sep 18 min
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