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Bholoja, an acclaimed Eswatini singer, songwriter, and cultural storyteller, will be joining The World Show this Sunday. From his early recordings to his most recent work, we'll follow his incredible musical journey, delving into the stories, traditions, and experiences that have shaped his distinct sound and lasting body of work. Don't miss this intimate discussion with one of Southern Africa's most compelling voices. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Linda Sikhakhane is a prodigious saxophonist and composer whose work is deeply rooted in his Zulu heritage and the spiritual traditions of KwaNongoma, meaning “place of the diviner” or “mother of song.” His artistic journey is characterized by a patient evolution, embodying the concept of "the one in waiting" — quiet, focused, and deliberate in defining his path.

His upcoming self-titled album, LINDA (2026), marks a significant moment of self-reflection and artistic ownership, reflecting his profound connection to ancestry and his evolving musical identity.

Nubya Garcia is a central figure in the modern British jazz renaissance, a London-born saxophonist, composer, and bandleader whose work is synonymous with the vibrant, genre-blurring UK scene. An alumna of the esteemed Tomorrow’s Warriors program, she has become a global ambassador for a sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and boldly forward-looking.

Following her Mercury Prize-nominated debut album Source, her 2024 album Odyssey explores themes of self-belief and orchestral expansion, showcasing her evolution as a producer and composer. Nubya's journey is a testament to the power of cross-cultural exchange and innovation, making her a pivotal voice in the ongoing conversation about jazz's future. She is set to perform at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz later this year, further cementing her role as a bridge-builder between the UK and global jazz communities.

What does it mean to continuously workshop ideas? Or to finally be at peace with neither arriving nor resolving, and to embrace music as an ever-shifting constellation of extensions of the self and the communities from which we emanate?

In this special on-the-fly encounter, we lay our curiosities on the table for acclaimed pianist Nduduzo Makhathini to feed - a prompt he received with the utmost warmth, honesty and enthusiasm.

The Myth We Choose. Collaboration without borders. Archiving the sounds of text, and the texts of sound. This is the tell-all we have all been waiting for.

Drive 959 with Glen, Skhumba & Kgomotso weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho Sekhoto.

Which app on your phone knows you a little too well… and would expose you if someone opened it? We’ve all got that one app that has seen things… Kaya 959 Website

From shaping the soundtrack of a generation to inspiring the next—Liquideep joined T-Bose on My Top 10 At 10 for an honest conversation about reuniting, their legacy, and how Fairytale has found a new generation through Tyla. Kaya FM

Fresh and Thato spoke to The Mixwells (Fistaz Mixwell and Mpumi Mlambo) on their house music love story, their YouTube channel that started as two people jamming to house music in a kitchen and turned into an actual movement. The couple also spoke on their latest single "Don't let me go" and their upcoming EP.    Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of yesterday's MPC decision to leave interest rates unchanged. They also weighed in on what to make of the ⁠PIC chairperson, David Masondo stepping down. Kaya 959

Every Fridays kids suggest two fun things to do with your children over the weekend. Kaya 959