South African guitarist and composer Derek Gripper describes himself as a former classical guitarist who's rehabilitated himself. "In the classical scene, guitarists are at war with the guitar," he ...

Drawing on survey data from the Statista Consumer Insights, this report delivers a detailed understanding of Classical music fans in South Africa, from their demographic profile and lifestyle to their ...

When I interviewed a man I will call Charles as part of my research on classical music and abuse in South Africa, he shared a poem with me. He'd written it when he was studying music at university in ...

Joburg Theatre has announced its first-quarter 2026 programme. The season brings together classical ballet, contemporary African storytelling, youth development shows and popular music on one stage.

Uche Aghulor’s journey from a local choir to international acclaim is a story of technical mastery and a mission to elevate African classical music on the world stage. Her journey, which has taken her ...

Florence Price weaves African American spirituals, folk melodies, and classical traditions into a work full of warmth, vitality, and radiant beauty. Hear her Symphony No. 1 tonight on 91.1, 107.5 and ...

When I interviewed a man I will call Charles as part of my research on classical music and abuse in South Africa, he shared a poem with me. He’d written it when he was studying music at university in ...