Fatoumata Diawara – Ambe
https://amf.didiermary.fr/fatoumata-diawara-ambe/
Composed during the first lockdown, Fatoumata enlisted revered female musicians Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, China Moses, Inna Modja, Somi, Mayra Andrade, Thandiswa Mazwai and Terri Lyne Carrington to collaborate on the track.
Ambe” means “altogether” in Bambara.
Some of these artists are also known for their own campaigns, against sexism and other causes, [...]
RE: https://mastodon.social/@MauroGata/116710531844631526
Full documentary below.
Post on AMF for more info:
https://indieweb.social/@blogamf/115837858355068841
Punk in Africa is a 2012 multilingual African historical punk music film. “Three chords, three countries, one revolution… The documentary is the story of the multiracial punk movement within the recent political and social upheavals experienced in three Southern African countries: South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.”
Moonchild Sanelly x Dejot – Newtown Chips
https://amf.didiermary.fr/moonchild-sanelly-dejot-newtown-chips/
Moonchild Sanelly is one of the icons in South Africa, on the Electro/GQOM scene. Here are a few tracks, including “Newtown Chips” (2019), where she demonstrates she can sing to push a powerful message about the importance of controlling her own image.
“Trailblazing South African musician Moonchild Sanelly has always, since [...]
Zoë Modiga - Something New
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mzgdF-J5c4
From new self-written and produced album "The Vault," described as an “experimental, alternative-soul sonic landscape."
Previously on AMF: https://amf.didiermary.fr/zoe-modiga-lengoma-tubatsi-mpho-moloi/
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Libambe Lingatshoni
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlUTNrM2kKM
From album "Ndingubani" produced with Tiago Correia Paulo (340ml).
"The song imagines a traveller asking the sun to stay a little longer before night falls — a metaphor for holding onto hope when the journey ahead remains long."
Nina Simone, DESIREE - Four Women (DESIREE Remix)
https://audiomack.com/nina-simone/song/four-women-desiree-remix-9878329
South African DJ and producer DESIREE gives the song "Four Women" an Afro-house bounce.
Rorisang Sechele — Mama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T73wVgahaRk
Spoek Mathambo - Afro Jazz Giants Tribute Concert (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZIUxuyO7-I
"Spoek Mathambo's dynamic audio-visual show conceived from his long standing love affairs with Hip-Hop and South African Jazz. The rapper/producer has created Afro Jazz Giants as a celebration and tribute project to explore the South African Jazz songbook while creating new conversations around 'classics' and 'standards,' as well introducing the canon to first-time listeners."
Laliboi – Buya Embo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/laliboi-buya-embo/
Laliboi collaborates with South African afrofuturist music legend Spoek Mathambo in this single “Buya Embo.”
This Xhosa hip-hop banger is not to be missed, with its catchy horn refrain and Laliboi’s distinct harmonies and tongue twister rapping style. Their collaboration is a blend of bouncy Hip-Hop flavours, with a distinctly South African touch, with the […]
R.I.P Abdullah Ibrahim
(9 October 1934 – 15 June 2026)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5i4stj4M30
All posts on AMF: https://amf.didiermary.fr/tag/abdullah-ibrahim-dollar-brand/
Abdullah Ibrahim – Mannenberg
https://amf.didiermary.fr/abdullah-ibrahim-mannenberg/
Filmed in 1987, Abdullah Ibrahim describes in this interview how the iconic track “Mannenberg” came into being and performs it live. Taken from the BBC Arena film “A Brother with Perfect Timing.”
“Mannenberg” is a Cape jazz song by South African musician Abdullah Ibrahim, first recorded in 1974. Driven into exile [...]
#AbdullahIbrahim #Apartheid #Documentary #Jazz #Madiba #SouthAfrica #AfroJazz
Thelonious Monk met Dollar Brand
https://amf.didiermary.fr/thelonious-monk-met-dollar-brand/
When Thelonious Monk first met Dollar Brand… By 1964, Dollar Brand (later Abdullah Ibrahim) had already made 3 LP’s as a bandleader. He was living in Switzerland and had just gotten a boost from Duke Ellington.
… [Thelonious Monk and his wife, Nellie] were at Kongresshaus in Zurich where Monk gave another successful concert. After […]
Dollar Brand – African Space Program
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dollar-brand-african-space-program-1974/
“African Space Program”, recorded in 1973, contains 3 compositions by Abdullah Ibrahim / Dollar Brand, where he arranges for a big band.
This is unique, pancultural music. Brand, as his followers know, is a native-bom South African who is well-versed both in modern conservatory music and in the music of his native Africa. He’s skilled [...]
Bulawayo Sweet Rhythms Band – In The Mood
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bulawayo-sweet-rhythms-band-in-the-mood/
Flip side of Skokiaan by Bulawayo Sweet Rhythms Band, recorded in 1947.
It’s not Glen Miller, but it’s Jazzy-Boogie-Rock…
August Machona Musarurwa was born in the Zvimba District of Mashonaland, Southern Rhodesia (or British Southern Rhodesia) around 1925. Originally he recorded the song “Skokiaan” with “The African Dance Band Of The Cold Storage Commission Of Southern [...]
https://www.europesays.com/3277135/ South African police discover body of 11th woman near Johannesburg | Crime News #África #Crime #GenderEquity #investigation #News #police #SouthAfrica #women #WomensRights #world #WorldNews #WorldTopics
Shota – Abantu Bami
https://amf.didiermary.fr/shota-abantu-bami/
Shota is a South African musician, sound engineer and producer. The electro track “Abantu Bami,” featuring Professor, was a huge hit 10+ years ago, appearing in multiple compilations, and was just remixed in 2026.
Abantu Bam means “My People” in Xhosa.
Trump administration officials suggested funding research on crime against Afrikaners in South Africa.
“It’s laughable to suggest that on the African continent, the prime issue of human rights concern is whites in South Africa,” one expert said.
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-administration-afrikaner-south-africa-money?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
Dollar Brand – The Children of Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dollar-brand-the-children-of-africa/
The Children of Africa (aka Banyana) by Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand), recorded in NYC and released in 1976. [...]
#AbdullahIbrahim #FullAlbum #Jazz #SouthAfrica #Vinyl #AfroJazz
Vuyo Viwe / in rehearsal (Ndalo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6vOsXOBXlE
More music: https://soundcloud.com/vuyoviwe
Reza Khota Quartet – Liminal
https://amf.didiermary.fr/reza-khota-quartet-liminal/
Cape Town-based guitar player Reza Khota is Artist in Residence in the Centre for Humanities Research at the University of the Western Cape. Reza Khota Quartet released “Liminal” in 2018.
Tessi Nandi - Missing Part
https://soundcloud.com/tessinandi/missing-part
Miriam Makeba & The Skylarks (1956-59)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/miriam-makeba-the-skylarks-1956-59/
The Skylarks were an all-woman South African vocal group, founded by Miriam Makeba in 1956. The original lineup comprised Makeba and Johanna Radebe, Mary Rabotapi, and Mummy Girl Nketle. Later, Helen Van Rensburg and Abigail Kubeka replaced Radebe. They played a blend of South African (mbombela, kwela) and Zulu music, jazz and jive/swing. [...]
Kesivan and The Lights - Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZwT2LpvuOM
Line-Up
• Kesivan Naidoo – Drums & Cymbals
• Darren English – Trumpet
• Bokani Dyer – Piano
• Fabio Gouvea – Guitar
• Charley Rose – Saxophone
• Joan Codina – Double Bass
The Art of Noise – Yebo!
https://amf.didiermary.fr/memories-80smusic-art-of-noise/
The Art of Noise featuring Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens in 1989… So many memories with all their music…
Bokani Dyer – Ke Nako
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bokani-dyer-ke-nako/
Bokani Dyer is a multi-award winning Motswana-South African pianist, composer and producer.
Bokani Dyer opens with “Ke Nako” (now’s the time), with an irony, because that was a slogan used to get voters to the polls in the first post-apartheid election. Now, Dyer’s using it to remind us to think again about who we are […]
