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Forty years of fire: Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse ignites Cape Town Jazz Fest
Byadmin April 3, 2026

A sea of people moved in perfect unison, locked into the rhythmic glide of the popular “Electric-slide”. The dance is known affectionately across South Africa as the “Step”, “Codesa” or “Bus”. The vibrant crowd are dancing to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s timeless anthem, Burn Out. Even in 2026, this early 80s crossover hit remains a force…

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Activism | activist | advocacy | African Music | African Musician | Friday

Fatoumata Diawara channels ancestry and activism in Cape Town
Byadmin April 2, 2026

It’s a warm Saturday afternoon in Cape Town. Music lovers are beginning to trickle into the CTICC hosting the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF). I’m in the media centre, excited for my next interview of the day. In walks Fatoumata Diawara, the artist I have been looking forward to speaking to. She immediately greets…

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