Bulelwa Hoala This past weekend, Kaya 959 partnered with the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble for the third installment of the premier event, featuring the renowned jazz legend Herbie Tsoaeli. The performance was simply unforgettable. The invite-only experience aims to unite icons of music, industry, and cuisine for a truly bespoke evening. Held at the award-winning upscale Marble restaurant in Rosebank, the curated event began with a beautiful sunset moment […]
Bulelwa Hoala Image: Nondwe Maqubela The second instalment of the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble, in partnership with Kaya 959, took place this past Sunday, 14 September 2025, with The Jazz Standard hosted by Brenda Sisane broadcasting live. Attention was paid to every detail, from the décor right down to the elevator button. Distinguished guests arrived to the easy-listening sounds of DJ Sumthin Brown, whose set featured smooth jazz, new […]
Image: The Jazz Standard on Kaya 959 This Sunday, 14 September 2025, icons of music, food, and culture will gather for the second instalment of the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble, in partnership with Kaya 959. The invite-only event promises an unforgettable afternoon where jazz meets fine dining, featuring exclusive live performances, conversations, and a fully curated experience. Renowned jazz band Kujenga, is set to headline the sessions with their […]
Bulelwa Hoala Image: Kaya959 The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane will broadcast live from the United States every Sunday in April 2025. Starting from Sunday, 30 March 2025, you can keep up with radio legend Brenda Sisane as she interviews jazz lovers and friends from America and abroad. “I am looking forward to this trip as an opportunity to confer with like-minded colleagues around the ideas of black archival imagination […]
Katlego Sekhu Renowned South African singer/songwriter Thandiswa Mazwai recently joined The Jazz Standard with Sis Brenda for an exclusive sit-down. Mazwai spoke about her creative process and emphasised the importance of allowing herself room to play, especially in the early stages of songwriting. "These are things I don't think of in the creative process. A lot of the creative process is about playing. I play quite a lot in the […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Siya Makuzeni on Instagram Siya Makuzeni, a South African Jazz virtuoso who celebrates 21 years of vibrant compositions and soulful trombone performances, joins Brenda Sisane on The Jazz Standard. Sharing more about her deep love for music education, Siya's musical prowess is well-recognized and her passion has made her an influential figure in nurturing the next generation of musicians. "I think I was lucky in being […]