Best The African Trumpet Podcasts (2024)

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Gen X Vs Gen Z Protests: A Fireside Chat 43:18

2h ago43:18

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This podcast features psychologist and wellness coach Salima Macharia as we explore the unique characteristics of each generation’s protest movements. We shed light on the evolving landscape of social change. What did Gen X do right and what could they have done better during protests? What about Gen Zs? Listen In.…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Sammy Lewis 2:00

1h ago2:00

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The Rev. “Singing” Sammy Lewis was dubbed the Crown Prince of Gospel for recordings like “Jesus Paid It” for Vee-Jay Records.By Robert Darden

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Marwan Allam: Bab Bhar: A tale of Tunis 28:28

2h ago28:28

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Musical explorations and conversation take centre stage, Marwan Allam’s debut Bab Bhar combines Arabic, North African and Andalusian forms with modern jazz to create a synthesis which sets the musical languages of the traditional, within the framework of the new. Allam’s compositions build a bridge between old musics and new by building on rhythms,…

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Inkumbulo with Feya Faku on Kofifi FM 97.2 33:16

4h ago33:16

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Our guest this Sunday, really needs no introduction, he is recognized for his contributions to jazz, and has built a significant international presence, collaborating with prominent musicians and participating in prestigious festivals worldwide. His latest project Inkumbulo or Reminiscence is a celebration of this journey of allyship, marking 20 ye…

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Experience Chris Botti on Kofifi FM 97.2 21:42

4h ago21:42

21:42

The Joy of Jazz is weeks away and The K Jazz Show has been mapping the road to Johannesburg’s favourite festival and for the past few months you and I have been chatting to some of the festival’s headliners. These names have included international stars and our very own homegrown contemporaries , getting us excited and ready to witness the 25th edi…

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The Nuts and Bolts of Constitutional Oversight 1:12:22

12m ago1:12:22

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To mark the 14th anniversary of the promulgation of Kenya’s new constitution, we speak to Dr John Mutakha Kangu, a constitutional law expert. As a key person involved in the constitution-making nitty gritty, he walks us through the journey from the clamour to the actual realization and what has happened since Kenyans voted for the new constitution.…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Columbus Mann 2:00

2d ago2:00

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Columbus Mann and the Gospel Outreach Choir of the Pentecostal COGIC of Inkster, Michigan, Jesus Never Fails LP features the blistering seven-minute vamp, “Blind Old Satan.”By Robert Darden

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Gabi Motuba and The Sabbath on Kofifi FM 97.2 20:06

13d ago20:06

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Vocalist, Composer, Bandleader and Educator stopped by The K Jazz Show to introduce the brand new project "The Sabbath" ahead of the release in September, we got to unpack and listen to this new body of work, exploring the themes more. Listen closer.By Ngwako Malakalaka

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Drummer Lelo Mazibuko presents New Age Inc: Faces, on Kofifi FM 97.2 36:35

2d ago36:35

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Our guest this Sunday, began his walk with music back in New Castle in KZN, was born into generations of musical tradition with family members made up of singers and instrumentalists. Musical heritage became second nature to Sphelelo & he was inevitably destined to respond to the passion of music in a big way. We’ve seen him on the various bandstan…

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Dealing with Post-Protest Stress: Part II 1:15:48

14d ago1:15:48

1:15:48

People who are involved or directly exposed to the protests may have experienced emotional trauma, anxiety, and stress disorders. Some protesters report feeling anxious and reliving the certain intrusive and distressing, involuntary memories, dreams or flashbacks. How does one handle post-maandamno blues, and decompress? Psychologist Kamau Mwangi w…

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Dealing with Post-Protest Stress: Part I 57:16

6d ago57:16

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People who are involved or directly exposed to the protests may have experienced emotional trauma, anxiety, and stress disorders. Some protesters report feeling anxious and reliving the certain intrusive and distressing, involuntary memories, dreams or flashbacks. How does one handle post-maandamno blues, and decompress? Psychologist Kamau Mwangi w…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Sterling Glass and the Metropolitan Singers of Waterbury 2:00

9d ago2:00

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Sterling Glass and the Metropolitan Singers are best known for their dramatic, 5 ½ minute version of the old spiritual, “Mary, Don’t You Weep.”By Robert Darden

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Matthew Whitaker: On their shoulders, An Organ Tribute 22:52

12d ago22:52

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At 23 years old, Matthew Whitaker is called a "genius" by Jon Batiste, an internationally recognized more for his prodigious talents and inspirational story. On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute is a soulful, 7-track shout-out to the Hammond B-3 organ pioneers who paved the way for him including Jimmy Smith, Charles Earland, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Jo…

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The Evolution of Protests in Kenya 1:07:27

12d ago1:07:27

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Kenyans have always exercised their rights to protest as enshrined in the Constitution. The safety, dynamics, respect for rule of law between the protesters and the police and the state has undergone significant changes. Wambua Kawive breaks down what is similar vs what has changed in the nature of protests in Kenya.…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Golden Trumpets 2:00

16d ago2:00

2:00

Check out the Golden Trumpets’ array of superb soloists on this winsome mid-tempo jubilee number, “Jesus My Doctor.”By Robert Darden

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Road to the Joy of Jazz 2024 with Trumpeter Darren English on Kofifi FM 97.2 9:26

16d ago9:26

9:26

The Joy of Jazz Festival is set to celebrate its 25 year milestone this year with a bold line-up of performances which take place on 27th and 28th of September 2024 This year, the festival will host over 50 world class musicians, from more than 10 countries. Who take to the five stages in two days, showcasing jazz music accents from the African con…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - The Capitolaires of Dayton, Ohio 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

This version of “Jesus Made it Possible” by The Capitolaires of Dayton, Ohio, tells you all you need to know about this powerful quartet.By Robert Darden

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Lwanda Gogwana Live at the Chiesa Di Pazzo Lupi 17:11

25d ago17:11

17:11

Ahead of his show at the Mzantsi Jazz Award nominated "best venue for jazz" Melville's "Chiesa Di Pazzo Lupi" Trumpet Maestro Lwanda Gogwana stopped by the show to catch on all things jazz and then some.By Ngwako Malakalaka

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Joy of Jazz and Mandla Mlangeni give back to the Arts for Nelson Mandela Day 2024 18:43

23d ago18:43

18:43

The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, collaborated with The National School of Arts Alumni Mandla Mlangeni to raise funds for the improvement of the institution as South Africa commemorated Nelson Mandela Day 2024, We got to catch up with him on The K Jazz Show.By Ngwako Malakalaka

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Inatuhusu: We Belong in the Streets 39:35

26d ago39:35

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The Gen Z protests have provided an interesting crucible with which citizens interact with spatial spaces as they air their grievances. In this episode, we discuss how the various parties make sense of this political moment out in the streets.

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - DeLois Barrett Campbell 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

The legendary DeLois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters were at their peak on this live version of “I’ll Fly Away.”By Robert Darden

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Holding space: With Lizz Wright on Kofifi FM 97.2 37:03

1M ago37:03

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Our guest embraces her newfound freedom with a classic recording that encapsulates an illustrious 20-year career since the release of her debut album, Salt. She’s become renowned for her deep contralto and personal composing style, has had a remarkable career as a refined, soulful original, working with a variety of esteemed artists on various proj…

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Fact-Checking the Kenyan Protests 35:31

1M ago35:31

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Join us in this compelling episode as we delve into the intricacies of Kenya's recent Finance Bill protests, exploring the pivotal role of fact-checking journalism. Our esteemed guest, Linda Ngari, an award-winning freelance journalist and fact-checker, illuminates the critical intersections of information integrity and public dissent, unravelling …

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French Drummer Arnaud Dolmen on Kofifi FM 97.2 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Exploration led us here, we travelled to France by the way of Guadeloupe and there we found Arnaud Dolmen. He is a drummer, composer, producer and one of the most acclaimed artists on the jazz scene. His distinctions include Revelation at the Victoires du Jazz, finalist of the Django Reinhardt Prize 2023, “French musician of the year”, “Top 3 best …

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Charles Hayes 2:00

1M ago2:00

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The Charles G. Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir released 30 LPs during Hayes’ more than 50 years with the church, including up tempo rave-up, “Everything is Alright.”

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Introducing Jazz pianist, Daan Herweg on The K Jazz Show 24:28

1M ago24:28

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Jazzpianist and composer Daan Herweg is a renowned musician based in Amsterdam working on both local and international stages. Began his career at the The Manhattan School of music and the conservatory of Amsterdam, he is a much sought after sideman, writer and composer with many different projects. A free improviser, hit composer and music educato…

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Celebrating, Thembi Dunjana's new Sophomore: God Bless Ikapa, God Bless Mzantsi 25:48

1M ago25:48

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This Sunday, we celebrated one of South Africa’s most extraordinary piano talents, Thembi Dunjana has established herself as a star in Cape Town’s rich Jazz scene. Drawing upon varied inspirations that range from the American influences of Coltrane, Silver, and McCoy to South African legends like Molelekwa and Mseleku. Thembi released her Mzantsi j…

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Gen Z Protests: A Revolution Aided by Technology 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

Gen Z shows the power of digital activism - driving change from screens to the streets.

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Vernard Johnson 2:00

2M ago2:00

2:00

Vernard Johnson’s “sanctified saxophone” have been thrilling congregations for decades with his emotional versions of classic gospel songs and hymns.

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Remembering Gerald Mac McKenzie: A Goema Superstar 22:02

2M ago22:02

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Gerald Mack McKenzie, a composer and bassist who changed Cape Town’s Goema music tradition forever. Grew up in the city’s carnival culture and he helped form The Genuines, combining styles like rock, punk, classical and jazz with the music of his childhood. With musical guest and friend Leslie Javan, pay homage to this son of the soil and forever p…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Corinthian Temple Radio Choir 2:00

2M ago2:00

2:00

Vernard Johnson’s “sanctified saxophone” have been thrilling congregations for decades with his emotional versions of classic gospel songs and hymns.

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Louis Mhlanga on Kofifi FM 97.2 20:04

2M ago20:04

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Louis Mhlanga is a Southern African musician, who’s passion for the guitar started at the age of 10, imitating the likes of Jimi Hendrix and many other rock musicians from the 60s through to the 70s. He is also a scholar of both the Southern and West African guitar traditions, successfully incorporating the mbira (thumb piano) patterns of the Shona…

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On This Father's Day 38:32

2M ago38:32

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How was your relationship with your dad and how has fatherhood shaped you? On this Father's Day, we honour grandfathers, foster dads, adoptive dads, stepdads, Godfathers, Father figures, and all the men who uphold paternal bonds. Happy Father's Day.

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Mom & Pop Winans 2:00

2M ago2:00

2:00

The patriarch and matriarch of the far-flung Winans’ empire, Mom & Pop Winans, released some memorable gospel music as well, including “Nobody Else But Him.”

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The Kobe Gregoir Group on Kofifi FM 97.2 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

Belgian Drummer Kobe Gregoir, whose magical collaboration between Dutch/Congolese spoken word artist, Danielle Zawadi, encourages the fusion of spoken word, rap, and jazz as a bi -cultural snapshot of Generation Z, and they influenced by American jazz from the turbulent 1960s with a powerful spoken-word and jazz project representing Africa and Euro…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Passage 2:00

3M ago2:00

2:00

Louis and Valerie Johnson of the famed Brothers Johnson join with friend Richard Heath on their excellent gospel side project, titled Passage.

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Derek Gripper on Kofifi FM 97.2 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Defined as a meeting between instruments, not traditions. Most certainly, the dialogue between Ballaké Sissoko’s kora and Derek Gripper’s guitar is a summit between two master musicians who are operating with control and freedom at the highest peaks of their art. Armed with Ballake’s Sissoko’s kora tradition and lineage traverse the once powerful e…

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Madaraka For Whom: A Gen Z Perspective 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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Madaraka Day is a special occasion in Kenya's calendar. But beyond the festivities, Madaraka Day is also a time for reflection and unity. Do you feel Kenyans still attend national events, and what drives them to attend or not? What would you want the leaders to address on Madaraka Day? And what would you want older Kenyan folks to tell you about th…

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Inatuhusu: Mind Your Health 37:38

3M ago37:38

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For a long time, very few used to talk a lot about mental health, and thankfully many more people do now. In this episode, we explore what has changed, because these days everyone, everywhere is mental health this and that. Still, do we have a generational gap between Gen Z, Millennials and our folks on the attitudes towards seeking mental health s…

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Shout! Black Gospel Music Moments - Curtis Young and the Five Singing Sons 2:00

3M ago2:00

2:00

Curtis Young and the Five Singing Sons created a bouncy pop-oriented brand of gospel music that will immediately make you think of the Jackson 5.By Robert Darden

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Thandeka Dlaldla on The K Jazz Show on Kofifi FM 97.2 15:30

3M ago15:30

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Thandeka Dladla has been spending some time in Joburg over the past week or so working on different things including an incredible performance in Melville last night. She joins us this afternoon as we wrap up her tour, talking about that experience and some of the interesting things she has been up to… Vocalist and fellow West Rand native Thandeka …

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - The Gospel Landers of Norfolk, Virginia 2:00

3M ago2:00

2:00

The gritty Gospel Landers of Norfolk, Virginia produced a rough and ready brand of soulful gospel music.By Robert Darden

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Miz Mantwa talks the 25th Edition of the Joy of Jazz on Kofifi FM 97.2 15:28

3M ago15:28

15:28

It is the 25th edition and in true Joy of Jazz style, it is going to be spectacular, joining us in studio to talk more about the festival is the ever stylish and effervescent CEO of Johanneburg’s favourite festival. Please welcome back Mantwa Chinoamadi who is better known as Miz MantwaBy Ngwako Malakalaka

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Darius Brubeck "Playing the Changes" on Kofifi FM 97.2 33:31

3M ago33:31

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Our guest is a jazz pianist, composer and author who introduced the first university jazz course in Africa in 1984 and established the internationally famous Centre for Jazz & Popular Music on the Durban campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Throughout this time he toured internationally leading professional and student groups and playing with…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Jessy Dixon 2:00

3M ago2:00

2:00

Jessy Dixon’s long career included one album produced and recorded with Andrae Crouch, It’s All Right Now.By Robert Darden

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Go Wes! 1:03:54

3M ago1:03:54

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On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we continue our Master Class series with part 3, highlighting the great Wes Montgomery. We take a look at some of his greatest hits. Also on this episode, you get to hear an exclusive interview with Jazz artist Muneer Nasser as we talk about his career and upcoming projects.…

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - The Cogics 2:00

4M ago2:00

2:00

The teen-age COGICs’ “It Will Never Lose Its Power” is the earliest recording of Andrae Crouch’s beloved “The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power.”By Robert Darden

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Miles & Miles with Miles 1:02:02

4M ago1:02:02

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On this episode of Riffin on Jazz, we continue our Master Class series with the legendary Miles Davis. We tackle one of the most influential Jazz musicians in history and enjoy some of his classics.

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SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - The Golden Gate Quartet 2:00

4M ago2:00

2:00

One of the most irresistible songs in all of gospel music is the Golden Gate Quartet’s a cappella rendition of the story of Daniel in the lion’s den – “Shadrack.”By Robert Darden

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Matt Bianco and the Cape Town International Jazz Fest 2024 on Kofifi FM 97.2 16:49

4M ago16:49

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As we draw closer to International Jazz Day 2024, many festival goers are headed to various music festivals and gatherings which, we have been talking about here on the k jazz show, including the cape town international jazz festival which takes place this week. And as part of the run up to this gathering we are joined by one of the acts that will …

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