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Jon Monsoon

  • Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band.
    "Gyae Su” by Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band
    A new version of an old track written and performed by the one they call “Mr Golden Voice of Africa”. Listen and you will understand why. >
  • Next Stop Soweto.
    “Unga Pfula A Chi Pfalo” by Kabasa
    From out of “the dark ages” of Apartheid, a slice of progressive, funky Sowetan rock ’n roll! >
  • Chiwoniso Maraire.
    “Zvichapera” by Chiwoniso
    This haunting and melodic track was the last studio recording by the late Zimbabwean 'mbira' queen, released this week almost two years after her death. >
  • Korede Belo.
    “Godwin” by Korede Bello
    A beat-infused dance track by young Nigerian singer-songwriter Korede Bello, delivered with his trademark Elvis wink. >
  • Vanessa Khausa Mdee.
    “Hawajui” by Vanessa Khausa Mdee
    A light and summery track from Tanzania's pop princess-on-the-rise. >
  • M.anifest.
    Sounding off on Design Indaba Music 2015
    Music writer Jon Monsoon reflects on the sonic variety on offer at Design Indaba Music 2015, from happy downbeats to violent shoegaze. >
  • Massive Attack's Daddy G DJ set in Cape Town
    Surprise attack
    There were rumours, there were tweets, there were reported sightings around town days before and finally, putting paid to it all – there was the Daddy G DJ set! >
  • Raucous rock at Aces n Spades
    The Design Indaba Music Circuit 2013 kicked off in fine style with a raucous rock event. >
  • Design Indaba announces Music Circuit!
    25 artists. 8 venues. 3 days. 1 city. 27 February to 1 March 2013. >
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