Dorothy Masuku: Africa has lost a singer, composer and a hero of the struggle: Dorothy Masuku composed and recorded close to 30 singles, several of which achieved major hit status. Madelene Cronje/ Mail & GuardianDorothy Masuku (Masuka was her stage name) has died at the age of 83. She was an African musician of note, but also much more. I was once shown the script for a … [Read more...] about Dorothy Masuku: Africa has lost a singer, composer and a hero of the struggle | The Conversation
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Reflections on the historic recordings of an iconic South African composer | The Conversation
Reflections on the historic recordings of an iconic South African composer: South African born pianist Daniel-Ben Pienaar. Stephanus MullerFrom the outside, it looks like a barn. But on entering, you step into a spacious hall with a Model D Steinway piano and small recording studio. Potton Hall on the UK’s Suffolk coast is located in Benjamin Britten country. To the north, it’s … [Read more...] about Reflections on the historic recordings of an iconic South African composer | The Conversation
Stunning Debut Album from SA’s Youngest Classical Composer
Caroline Leisegang South Africa’s newest Classical sensation, Caroline Leisegang has just released her debut album of piano compositions – Oyeblikk. The coolest new addition to the cultured world of Classical music, Caroline is also one of the countries youngest classical composers ever to release an album penned entirely by ear, raising the bar not only in her home … [Read more...] about Stunning Debut Album from SA’s Youngest Classical Composer
