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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My non-profit helped sponsor Bokani Dyer's upcoming trio album "Traditions." The first single "Thembisa" is out, and it's an absolute gem. For my money, Bokani Dyer is the best living pianist in #SouthAfricanJazz and should be a pianist on everyone's radar. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcLg...

Bokani Dyer - Thembisa (feat. Phoebe Mgxaji) (Official Audio)

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We played some of Bokani Dyer's music in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM Real Jazz in advance of his US tour next month. I was reminded of this interview he and I did for AAJ back in 2018 - been a few years since then, but I think it's still a worthwhile read. www.allaboutjazz.com/bokani-dyer-...

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Bokani Dyer: African Piano – Bokani Dyer | Interview | All About Jazz

Read Bokani Dyer: African Piano by Seton Hawkins on All About Jazz. Discover in-depth jazz Interview coverage, artist features, and expert writing since 1995.

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Very proud of my label's upcoming release by bassist Timothy Norton. He teamed up with South African pianist Bokani Dyer and has created an exquisite new record. First single is out! orcd.co/youandicould...

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Timothy Norton: You and I Could Really Exist Together

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I'd suggest celebrating Tony Bennett's centennial today with this beautiful televised duet between him and Bill Evans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LIW...

Bill Evans Tony Bennett Together Again

YouTube video by James Kauffman

Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Next week in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM's Real Jazz we'll check out some amazing piano players of South African Jazz today with music from Hotep Idris Galeta, Paul Hanmer, Blake Hellaby, Kyle Shepherd, Andile Yenana, Lindi Ngonelo, Tony Schilder, and Chris McGregor. Sun at 7 pm ET/Mon at 5 pm ET

Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We had a wonderful two weeks with the Bokani Dyer Trio touring the US. I think this band is one of the top Jazz groups in the world today. They'll be touring the West Coast this September - don't miss out youtu.be/ZiXs8SgUtHY?... #SouthAfricanJazz

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Bokani Dyer Trio - Tembisa

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

After feeling so deeply betrayed last year by @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social, it was emotionally such a pleasure to see @votejgr.bsky.social oust her in the primaries.

Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Next week in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM Real Jazz we will remember the life and music of Abdullah Ibrahim. We'll hear music from across his career, as well as hear a beautiful tribute piece to him by Bokani Dyer. Sunday at 7 pm ET or Monday at 5 pm ET, or on the app. (Photo: michael hoefner)

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I would suggest, if you haven't already heard it, checking out his 1986 album "Water from an Ancient Well." I think it's the most fully realized and remarkable album of his (extremely extensive) catalogue. His music was incredible. We'll certainly say that. www.npr.org/2026/06/15/8...

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Abdullah Ibrahim, quiet giant of the jazz piano, has died at 91

The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid.

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I'm so very excited that South African pianist Bokani Dyer is coming back to the States for a tour this month! He'll be playing throughout the Northeast as well as making stops in Baltimore, Austin, and Minneapolis! Full dates at www.cityofgoldarts.org/calendar #SouthAfricanJazz

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Tonight in Swing University we dive into a four-week online course about the music of Oscar Peterson. I'm very excited to lead these sessions! Details at jazz.org/swingu

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I'm looking forward to kicking off this four-week online course on Hugh Masekela this week for Jazz at Lincoln Center's Swing University program! Registration details at jazz.org/swingu #SouthAfricanJazz

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johnedwinmason @johnedwinmason.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Good read on the Bassline, one of the institutions that, since the 1990s, has done so much to keep the South African jazz scene alive. www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026...

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Cultural hub uses jazz and soul to bring us back together

Music institution Bassline, which began as a venue 32 years ago, is now a roving concert company about to put on its annual festival. …

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I'm so excited that next week, these three amazing South African Jazz artists will be performing at Dizzy's. McCoy Mrubata has appeared many times, but this is Sisonke Xonti's first time in a main set, and Keenan Ahrends' outright Lincoln Center debut!

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Norman Records @normanrecords.com · 31/03/2026

PREORDER: 'Did You Tell Your Mother' by Tete Mbambisa Gem of a late 70s jazz LP hearing modal and hard bop meet. Reissue of the second album from the South African pianist. www.normanrecords.com/records/2077...

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Jessica González-Rojas (she/ella) @votejgr.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🚨 Before midnight tonight 🚨 We’re pushing to hit an important goal, & every donation helps power our fight for working families, immigrants, public health & food security. Chip in: secure.actblue.com/donate/jgr2026 Together we can keep building a stronger, more equitable New York. 💪🏽

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Hildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland. And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Next week in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM Real Jazz is our last show of 2025! We'll hear from the Muirhead Quartet, Moses Molelekwa, Lindi Ngonelo, Sathima Bea Benjamin, Peter Auret, Andile Yenana, Kgethi Nkotsi, Ofentse Moses Sebula, and Viwe Mkizwana. Sun at 7 pm ET/Mon at 5 pm ET on Channel 67.

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ᴀʟ ᴅᴏʀᴀᴅᴏ @aldorado.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Mail call #booksky #musicsky Now Jazz Now - Byron Coley, Mats Gustafsson, Thurston Moore

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Malt Lick Nursery @maltlicknursery.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Ogun Records presents The Real McGregor (2025 Restoration) Released 10th December 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=suXR...

The Real McGregor (2025 Restoration) - Trailer

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This set at Dizzy's by Thembi Dunjana earlier this year was a serious highlight for me in 2025. Really happy to see some of it getting posted! Beautiful performance by an exceptional #SouthAfricanJazz artist www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9PZ...

"Peresina" by McCoy Tyner- Thembi Dunjana Quintet Live at Dizzy's 25.02.2025

YouTube video by Thembi Dunjana

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Discogs @discogsofficial.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Explore South African jazz albums that are undeniable pinnacles of the style: disc.gs/4qxJTKv

The Heshoo Beshoo Group - Armitage Road (1970)

Ibrahim Khalil Shihab Quartet - Spring (1969)

Philip Tabane - The Indigenous Afro-Jazz Sounds Of Philip Tabane And His Malombo Jazzman (1969)

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

We've got some magical stuff going for you right now in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM's Real Jazz channel

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Our second week of music curated by Nduduzo Makhathini will run on SiriusXM Real Jazz's #SouthAfricanJazz show this Sunday at 7 pm ET and Monday at 5 pm ET. Nduduzo picked selections of his music and of Bheki Mseleku's in advance of his hows at @jazzdotorg.bsky.social jazz.org/concert/ndud...

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Nduduzo Makhathini and the Music of Bheki MselekuThe JLCO with Wynton Marsalis

Take a musical journey through South African jazz with visionary pianist Nduduzo Makhathini. This dynamic concert finds the JLCO with Wynton Marsalis channeling the iconic sounds of multi-instrumental...

Blue Note Records @bluenoterecords.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini comes to Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater Oct. 24-25 for two special concerts with the JLCO & Wynton Marsalis that will journey through South African jazz with performances of works by Bheki Mseleku & Makhathini. Tickets: jazz.org/nduduzo

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

On Friday I brought my Abdullah Ibrahim CDs to work and we got a nerdy and enthusiastic in advance of his concerts. On Wednesday, Aaron Rimbui and I will kick off a six-week course on Abdullah's and Bheki Mseleku's music for Swing University. Hope to see you there! www.instagram.com/p/DPW5b7RCeFg/

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James Wayman @jameswayman.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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Learned about MTM through Seton Hawkins' South African Jazz show on SXM a few years back and picked it up. It's still within arm's reach of my stereo. The title track sounds like the soundtrack to the coolest video game set in a warm climate. Every time I hear it, my soul smiles.

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The Arts Fuse @theartsfuse.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

In The Short Fuse Podcast, host Elizabeth Howard talks with @setonhawkins.bsky.social, the Director of Public Programs and Educational Resources at Jazz at Lincoln Center, about Jazz at @lincolncenter.bsky.social Orchestra’s “Mother Africa” season. artsfuse.org/317187/short...

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jeff @jazyjef.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

RIP Hermeto Pascoal (1936-2025) 📸 Jeff Caltabiano, Brooklyn, NY, 5.25.23

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Next week in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM Real Jazz we'll hear music from Bheki Mseleku and from Tlokwe Sehume. We'll also dive into award recipients from this year's Mzantsi Jazz Awards, w/ tracks from Thembi Dunjana, Adam Glasser, Themba Mkhize, Ncesh Nonxishi, Sydney Mavundla, and Gabi Motuba.

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Emotional hearing #SouthAfricanJazz show this evening: our 200th. We started in Jan 2020 at SiriusXM studios before doing it at home (on a Blue Yeti) when COVID hit. Since then my microphone got better, my speaking didn't, but the music stayed magnificent. Playlist: www.cityofgoldarts.org/siriusxm

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Nate Chinen @natechinen.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Pianist and composer Bokani Dyer grew up among South African exiles in Botswana, and has become a leading jazz artist from the region. I caught his trio the other night in Philly; I reckon this is the only proper review from his North American tour.

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African Piano Suite

Digging in with the Bokani Dyer Trio

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Next week in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM Real Jazz we air the our 200th episode! We'll hear from Glen Mafoko, Estelle Kokot, Xixel Langa, Frank Paco, Andile Q, Mike Laatz, Phinda, Nishlyn Ramanna, Benguela, GTX Xaba, and Oupa Makhubela Sunday at 7 pm ET, Monday at 5 pm ET on Channel 67.

Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The world is worse off now without Eddie in it. eddiepalmieri.bandcamp.com/track/life

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Life, by Eddie Palmieri

from the album Sabiduría

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pitak.bsky.social @pitak.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

"Why would I want to read something nobody could be bothered to write?"

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Natalie Weiner @natalieweiner.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

i have been shouting about this for literal years!!! listings are so important

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Can't wait for Sisonke Xonti to make his United States debut next week! Come to Dizzy's if you get a chance. #SouthAfricanJazz

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This month marks the centennial of Kippie Moeketsi. To the extent that ANYONE can claim the mantle as the godfather of South Africa's Jazz scene, that honor would go to Kippie. So much beautiful music, but this 1971 duet with Abdullah Ibrahim will always hold my heart www.youtube.com/watch?v=xku-...

Dollar Brand "Memories of You"

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This week in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM Real Jazz we paid tribute to the songbook of Abdullah Ibrahim through recordings of his music as performed by Pharoah Sanders, Zim Ngqawana, Anat Cohen, Chris McGregor, and many more. Full playlist here: southafricanjazz.org

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SiriusXM Show — City of Gold Arts

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Keith @mosheroperandi.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

I think it's now possible to make a poli-sci course that equips one for modern political analysis better than most classic theory and has a syllabus sourced entirely from random internet posts. Text 1. Wilhoit's Law, born as part of a 2018 blog comment crookedtimber.org/2018/03/21/l...

There is no such thing as liberalism — or progressivism, etc.

There is only conservatism. No other political philosophy actually exists; by the political analogue of Gresham’s Law, conservatism has driven every other idea out of circulation.

There might be, and should be, anti-conservatism; but it does not yet exist. What would it be? In order to answer that question, it is necessary and sufficient to characterize conservatism. Fortunately, this can be done very concisely.

Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit:

There must be in-groups whom the law protectes but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.

There is nothing more or else to it, and there never has been, in any place or time.

For millenia, conservatism had no name, because no other model of polity had ever been proposed. “The king can do no wrong.” In practice, this immunity was always extended to the king’s friends, however fungible a group they might have been. Today, we still have the king’s friends even where there is no king (dictator, etc.). Another way to look at this is that the king is a faction, rather than an individual.

As the core proposition of conservatism is indefensible if stated baldly, it has always been surrounded by an elaborate backwash of pseudophilosophy, amounting over time to millions of pages. All such is axiomatically dishonest and undeserving of serious scrutiny. Today, the accelerating de-education of humanity has reached a point where the market for pseudophilosophy is vanishing; it is, as The Kids Say These Days, tl;dr . All that is left is the core proposition itself — backed up, no longer by misdirection and sophistry, but by violence.

So this tells us what anti-conservatism must be: the proposition that the law cannot protect anyone unless it binds everyone, and cannot bind anyone unless it protects everyone.

Then the appearance arises that the task is to map “liberalism”, or “progressivism”, or “socialism”, or whateverthefuckkindofstupidnoise-ism, onto the core proposition of anti-conservatism.

No, it a’n’t. The task is to throw all those things on the exact same burn pile as the collected works of all the apologists for conservatism, and start fresh. The core proposition of anti-conservatism requires no supplementation and no exegesis. It is as sufficient as it is necessary. What you see is what you get:

The law cannot protect anyone unless it binds everyone; and it cannot bind anyone unless it protects everyone.

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Seton Hawkins @setonhawkins.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

This week in #SouthAfricanJazz on SiriusXM's Real Jazz we heard new music from Sibusiso Mashiloane, Penelope Radsma, Billy Monama, and more. We also checked out a fifty-year-old never-before-released Kippie Moeketsi masterwork. I hope you enjoyed. Full playlist at southafricanjazz.org