AfricArise

06/03/2026

COMING SOON!

"The Wrenning Years," the seventh release from AfricArise, is due out later this year! Led by bassist Timothy Norton, the album features a collaboration with American and South African artists, including Bokani Dyer and Siya Charles.

Preview coming soon - we're so excited to share this new music with you!

06/01/2026

Happy Birthday to the legend himself: McCoy Mrubata!

We can't wait to share with you some extraordinary new music he's recorded, and we're so excited for many more years of making music with him!

05/12/2026

"Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York was the venue for McCoy Mrubata and his band for the recent South Africa 'Freedom Day' celebrations hosted by Dizzy's Club. Mrubata, the 66-year-old South African jazz grandmaster, was on stage with his impressive band, Siyabulela."

Read South African Freedom Day! McCoy Mrubata And Siyabulela With Special Guest Steve Turre at Dizzy's Club by Kofi Adjepong-Boateng on All About Jazz. Discover in-depth jazz Live Review coverage, artist features, and expert writing since 1995.

05/04/2026

Last week, McCoy Mrubata returned to the United States to perform with his band Siyabulela and record his latest album! We can't wait to share the new music with you. In the meantime, enjoy this clip of the band live at Dizzy's Club in New York!

04/27/2026

Stay tuned for McCoy Mrubata's latest album! We're in the studio now!

04/25/2026

Soundcheck at Dizzy's Club in New York for the South African Jazz legend McCoy Mrubata!

04/23/2026

Legendary South African tenor saxophone master McCoy Mrubata makes his triumphant return to Dizzy's Club in New York THIS SATURDAY!

Experience the best jazz club experience in NYC - Dizzy's Club home to exceptional sound, top-tier musicians.

12/14/2025

We are so pleased that Melanie Scholtz's extraordinary "Seven" album is getting the recognition it so richly deserves!

Melanie just won "Best Adult Contemporary" album at this year's South African Music Awards (SAMAs)!

Be sure to check out why and listen to this heartfelt album in full: https://ropeadope.ffm.to/seven

08/30/2025

We are so excited for Thembi Dunjana and her (very deserved) Best Contemporary Jazz Album win at the Mzantsi Jazz Awards!

We're biased, but we think "God Bless iKapa. God Bless Mzantsi." is a masterpiece!

07/19/2025

Amazing! "God Bless iKapa. God Bless Mzantsi." has received four nominations at this year's Mzantsi Jazz Awards! We are so honored and delighted!