Thandiswa Mazwai
Thandiswa Mazwai is a celebrated South African singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and innovative fusion of traditional African music with contemporary jazz. She is recognized for her profound lyrical storytelling and has gained acclaim for her albums, including 'Belede' and 'Sankofa', which explore themes of memory and Afro-futurism.
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Recent news mentions
Thandiswa Mazwai's hook on the title track of Stogie T's album sounds like a collective plea for a better place.
‘It’s all broken’ – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-04
Thandiswa Mazwai is launching the Sankofa Heritage Festival to celebrate her dual milestones of her 50th birthday and 30 years in the music industry.
Still speaking for future generations – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-28
Thandiswa Mazwai is recognized as one of the influential musicians featured in the festival's history.
Salif Keita to headline Sauti za Busara 2026 as the festival celebrates 23 years of musical diversity
Tanzania· 2025-10-27
Thandiswa Mazwai's arrival mid-set drew a noticeable shift of attention.
A day of art, vibes and black joy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-05
Artists like Msaki, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zoe Modiga and other younger musicians make the kind of work that outlives even the artists themselves.
Hotstix, hot legacy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-29
Thandiswa Mazwai is credited as the creative director for the visuals of her sister Nomsa's upcoming album.
The collab that took 13 years – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-25
Celebrated South African singer Thandiswa Mazwai performs on stage at Johannesburg's Lyric Theatre.
Africa's week in pictures: 27 June
United Kingdom· 2025-07-04
Thandiswa Mazwai returns to the stage for an intimate, soul-stirring performance at The Lyric Theatre.
National Arts Festival, Thandiswa live at the Lyric, Sisonke Afrohouse – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-27
Thandiswa Mazwai exemplifies a disinterest in restraint in her compositional style.
Zawadi’s Ngimuhle and the sound of ancestral play – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-20
Thandiswa Mazwai brings her unmistakable voice and artistry to The Lyric Theatre for a one-night-only performance of Belede x Sankofa.
2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Fête de la Musique returns to Victoria Yards and Thandiswa Mazwai brings Belede and Sankofa to The Lyric Theatre – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-12
