Sunday, 30 August 2026

A music-led Sunday episode paired soulful dedications with a Joy of Jazz preview, reflections on grace, and a lively old-soul versus new-sound vote.

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16:19
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz preview spotlighted a tribute to Abigail Kobeka, with Judith Sephuma, Tania Mazwai and other prominent women celebrating her at Ignite Her Soul.
16:20
A conversation about live jazz highlighted improvisation and South Africa’s musical stature, with Kamasi Washington, Ibrahim Maalouf and leading local artists among this year’s attractions.
16:32
Listeners were encouraged to begin the new week with more grace: pause before judging, recognise hidden burdens, forgive where possible and extend compassion to themselves.
17:59
The old soul versus new sound battle compared Sergio Mendes and Mark Murphy’s versions of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Waters of March”; Sergio Mendes was declared the winner.