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# Still 🔥🔥🔥🔥 music.apple.com/za/album/what-…

Here is a special backstage moment with the entire team going through our finale at least an hour before our scheduled time for ‘line-check’… and just to be clear, non of us was ‘late’ as I have read in some of the comments here on social media. I come here to express our shared appreciation for everyone that attended An Ongoing Rehearsal, everyone that understood the potency of the vision, and everyone that showed us love and respect. Of course, we had prepared a lot more for you, but as it was announced “ALL KIPPIES’ PERFORMANCES ARE RUNNING LATE” — unfortunately for us this resulted to our set being cut midway. As one friend commented: “the set sounded like a beautiful story that was unfolding but then interrupted and deprived an end.” This is not far from the truth, I had worked on this piece as a ‘suite’ which meant that to understand the intended message, this had to be experienced in its totality. Months of work went behind this presentation and its design, and for that I would like to appreciate every member of Ake(s)tra, that was on stage and the ones you never got to see: Guest Artist: @aya_ntanzi , @thando_zide , @benjaminjephta , @zoemodiga , @ndabo , @muneyi_ and @lindasikhakhane_ . Band: @robinfassie_ , @jpsax13 , @sokuyeka , @zibumac , @dalisu_ndlazi , @sphelelomazibuko and @sikhakhane.thabo Surprise Guests: maestro @herbietsoaeli , @omagugumakhathini and @paras_sibalukhulu_dlamini Animation: @crozier.sean We are indeed “Rehearsing Future Sounds” — “Not Yet Uhuru”

@officialngwako @KofifiFM_972 @thekjazzshow 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

Dear March… We now march forth to Jazz Appreciation Month.. #TKJS #15YearsOfKofifi #YearOfTheDon

I just saw that Mr George Galloway quoted my tweet, and it reminds me of when, as a political science undergrad at Nigeria’s premier university, I was researching the brutality of the apartheid regime in South Africa and came across his debate at the Oxford Union for the first time. In the debate, Mr Galloway spoke of a time he joined in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and asserted that he would never debate a supporter of apartheid because it is one of the worst forms of racism and fascism there are. It is a delight to see that he has remained steadfast in speaking out against apartheid, racism, and genocide, and that he has been consistent in upholding democracy, respect for international law, and the sovereignty of nations, especially those vulnerable to the whims of imperial predators. Attached is a video clip of his debate at the Oxford Union. Video credit: Oxford Union @georgegalloway

Sibusiso ‘Mash’ Mashiloane delivered a captivating performance on the Rosies Stage at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. iol.co.za 📷: Henk Kruger / Independent Newspapers #CapeTownInternationalJazzFestival #SibusisoMashMashiloane #music

@thamintuli Him and Curtis Mayfield were cut from the same cloth. 👌🏾

@Abantu_sa Oh yes👊🏾

The old cats understood the assignment and valued the art of album sleeves… the message in relation to the entire body of work. Terry Callier opens up this album with, “ Dancing Girl “ ❤️

@Abantu_sa 💯 I am appreciating the music of Issac Hayes . I cannot believe how I missed out this genius of a musician 👊🏾

@thamintuli Similar path to that of Sixto. True story. We are never late but delayed

@Abantu_sa It’s never late 👊🏾

@thamintuli Sadly they only warmed up to his music decades later.

Abdullah came all the way from Germany. home to play for his audience. I’ve no doubt he will decide when it’s time to call it quit and not play or travel. He recently performed at Lincoln Jazz Centre with the trio. He may be old, but know what he’s doing. youtu.be/t5-66gZa5vo?si…

Wow

@lwanie The freedom the artist gift humanity

Must feel good to still play at this age. He’s given us everything. I hope life is kinder and sweeter in all aspects for him.

@Enghumbhini @mmanyike @JCharlesLeonard @nothembaujx How is the show Tatani ?

Saw the Tzaneen Miles Davis in full force at this Franschoek music festival @mmanyike Tomorrow I see @JCharlesLeonard is hogging the limelight. Then there’s @nothembaujx

Who is the aggressor?

@itu_nadia 🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️

Unisa faculty of sciences🪦😭😭

@tanyajunghans @Khuze_Elikhulu Uhlanya 🤣🤣🤣🤣

This is when I was certain that Druski is a menace to society.

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@UlrichJvV West Coast?

Taking a moment to appreciate the sunset after a busy week here 🌅❤️