Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
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Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”
11 Hyperlocal Works That Helped Me Find Common Ground
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11 Hyperlocal Works That Helped Me Find Common Ground

As pop culture continues to fracture, our critic was drawn to art and performances that explored universal themes by way of specific settings.
In Memoriam: the Musicians We Lost in 2024
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In Memoriam: the Musicians We Lost in 2024

Hear songs from Quincy Jones, Melanie and Toby Keith.