On the cover: South Africa’s new jazz generation: Thandi Ntuli, Siyabonga Mthembu, Bokani Dyer – Artist Page, Siya Makuzeni and others are at the forefront of a vibrant and booming South African jazz scene, as illustrated by two new compilations. By Francis Gooding.
Also inside this issue: Mamer: The Chinese multi-instrumentalist resists categorisation and canon via his continually evolving music. By Josh Feola. Plus: The Primer: Carla Bley: The ambitious and highly versatile pianist, composer and collaborator has been blowing minds for over 50 years. Daniel Spicer presents a user’s guide to her body of work.
Plus: Invisible Jukebox: Mark Fell × Rian Treanor; Hiele; Altın Gün; Rob Noyes; Kikimore; Elvin Brandhi chooses The Inner Sleeve; Epiphanies by King Britt; Global Ear in Brazil and Tbilisi, Georgia; hundreds of reviews and much more!