Kaya 959 The Jazz Standard

Zama Phakathi on The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane

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Zama Phakathi is a South African art researcher and curator whose work foregrounds African narratives, cultural memory and social agency through art and public-facing exhibitions. Based in Paris, Zama combines rigorous research with creative practice to challenge dominant art histories and uplift voices often marginalised in mainstream cultural spaces. Through her curatorial work she creates platforms for dialogue, critical reflection and community engagement that intersect history, identity, and artistic expression.
18 Jan English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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