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FROM KWAITO TO JAZZ: Thandiswa Mazwai celebrates 50 years on stage
13Feb By News SANo Comments
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FROM KWAITO TO JAZZ: Thandiswa Mazwai celebrates 50 years on stage

By Sitha Maliwa: On 28 February 2026, the Big Top Arena at Carnival City will transform into a vibrant tapestry of African sound, rhythm, and heritage as Thandiswa Mazwai celebrates her 50th birthday with the inaugural Sankofa Heritage Festival. This is not just a concert - it is a three-decade musical journey, a celebration of culture, and the birth of a new annual platform dedicated to indigenous African music. Mazwai, a voice that has defined South African music for over thirty years, will share the stage with artists who have shaped her story and the sound of a nation. Thandi Ntuli, the award-winning pianist and composer, will infuse the evening with her seamless blend of jazz and African spiritual traditions. Legendary guitarist and cultural custodi...
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HONOURING THE ANCESTORS: Thandiswa Mazwai launches Sankofa Heritage Festival
5Nov By News SANo Comments
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HONOURING THE ANCESTORS: Thandiswa Mazwai launches Sankofa Heritage Festival

By Sitha Maliwa: Songstress Thandiswa Mazwa (Image supplied) South Africa’s queen of soul and cultural renaissance, Thandiswa Mazwai, is turning 50 - and she’s doing it in the only way she knows how: through music, heritage, and unapologetic African excellence. The Sankofa Heritage Festival, set for Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena, is more than just a concert - it’s a homecoming of spirit, a sonic ritual, and a tribute to a legacy that continues to inspire generations. For three decades, Thandiswa has stood as a voice of resistance, healing, and pride. From the revolutionary energy of Bongo Maffin to the soul-stirring depth of her solo work, she has carried the heartbeat of a continent in every note. Now, with her latest album “Sankofa” - w...
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A NIGHT OF JAZZ AND LEGACY: Thandiswa Mazwai live at the Lyric Theatre
13Jun By News SANo Comments
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A NIGHT OF JAZZ AND LEGACY: Thandiswa Mazwai live at the Lyric Theatre

By Sitha Maliwa: The songstress, Thandiswa Mazwai (Image: Instagram) Celebrated South African musician Thandiswa Mazwai will mark the one-year anniversary of her latest album Sankofa with a unique live performance at The Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg’s Gold Reef City on Sunday, 29 June 2025 at 19:00. The event, titled Thandiswa Live (Belede X Sankofa), promises an intimate and reflective musical experience that brings together two of her most important bodies of work. Performing with a jazz quartet, Mazwai will present music from both Belede and Sankofa, albums that have been lauded for their rich blend of jazz, soul, and African rhythms. The show will not only revisit the music but also explore the stories, dreams, and personal memories that shaped these albums. Fans ...
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