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Sunday, 25 October 2026
A birthday tribute to trombonist Jonas Gwangwa dominated this Sunday Jazz Standard, alongside a look at sober-curious travel and the next ABSA Jazz Sessions headliner.
- 16:08
Jonas Gwangwa, marked on his birthday, first rose to prominence with the Jazz Pistols and later led the ANC cultural ensemble Amandla in exile while co-composing the Cry Freedom theme.
- 16:25
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has honoured Gwangwa with the Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative, a mentorship programme designed to inspire Black composers and broaden cinematic representation.
- 16:59
Sober-curious or dry travel is growing in South African hospitality, driven by wellness-minded, conscious and younger travellers who want clear mornings and experiences rather than a bar tab.
- 17:26
Andile Yanana was announced as headliner of the next ABSA Jazz Sessions, a bespoke invite-only event at Marble on 1 November 2026, after listeners answered a contest question.