Listen to my chat with this top business executive, Craig Stein, He is a shareholder and Director at an impressively successful travel business, and is also deeply invested in the entertainment economy. Stunning thoughts for artists to ponder about the business of the business you’re in.

This week, I speak to Thando Fuze, a spoken word poet, writer, curator, and author of Conversations with The Human.

Born and bred in KZN, Fuze is based in Durban and this is her story.

A doyen of the SA music landscape, meet the fantastic Sophia Foster. Mindful of her own experiences when she started in the entertainment business in the mid-60s, she nurtured a vision of running a skills programme for up-and-coming youngsters with her Fostering Foundation. She spoke at Music Exchange in 2018 and continues to mentor artists in both programmes

You don’t choose music; music chooses you.

In new arrival Nicole Bacher’s case, the bug bit after getting married, raising children, and running a thriving psychology practice. Sixteen years later, Nicole closed her business to focus on and finish her studies. With that, gaps appeared in her usually jam-packed diary to feed her creative curiosity.

We speak to 24-year-old Cape Town resident, Charlie Void who is inspired by the likes of Lana Del Rey and Troye Sivan, and who has also poked fun at Lindsay Lohan in his song "Snort it", all while working within in the political landscape of the Western Cape.

A dynamic young man changing the narrative, one day at a time

Singer, songwriter Amy Jones has walked a long road with MEX, to the point that she was afforded many an opportunity, each one embraced, respected and reciprocated. Martin sat down with her to talk through her journey to here and what lies ahead with the release of "Waiting for Me". 

In this session Jason and I reflect on those pushing the needle and why they remain relevant. Deep listen and take the learning from people who have spent a fair amount of time in the game to know. 

It’s hard enough to make it in the music business and stay focused on the music, so beware of airing your dirty laundry and misguided opinions in public.

Martin and Jazzathon founder Craig Parks get to grips with what 2022's Jazzathon's June return teases, and a little more about Craig's road to here.

Martin sat down with Jazzathon's Festival Director, Craig Parks to talk through a 25-year journey in keeping the arts and artists alive, no matter the cost.