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The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Death Letter’ by Cassandra Wilson

A tribute to the extraordinary jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson

The Friday song (on a Sunday): Abdullah Ibrahim, a special tribute

A personal tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim, the jazz giant whose music carried South Africa’s joy, sorrow and struggle.

The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Autumn Leaves’ by Cannonball Adderley

WI’m having lunch today with an old friend from out of town who I haven’t seen in years and who’s an accomplished jazz alto player. The idea of seeing him had me listening to…

The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘The Tender Trap’ by Stacey Kent

This magical version of ‘The Tender Trap’ is a great example of Stacey Kent’s joyous, jaunty and jazzy ways

From Hugh’s, the Nelson Mandela Bridge and inner city unfold at sunset, velvet seating framing Joburg’s restless horizon. Picture: Ryan Enslin.

Five doors into Joburg

When a familiar refrain began echoing through his week, Joburg shifted for Ryan Enslin, each encounter quietly reframing the city

The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Turnaround’ (featuring Hampton Hawes) by Charlie Haden

A look at the genius of Charlie Haden, heard through ‘Turnaround’ – his thoughtful, soulful duet with Hampton Hawes

The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘James’ by Pat Metheny Group

‘James’, a jazz track by the Pat Metheny Group, is Mark Rosin’s chosen song for this week’s listen