BONUS: A Conversation with Thandiswa Mazwai

This is a bonus episode between Awino Okech in conversation with Thandiswa Mazwai. The conversation was held when Thandiswa was on tour in London in November 2024BioThandiswa Mazwai is one of the most influential post-Apartheid singers in South Africa who began her career in 1996. Known for her electrifying performances, Thandiswa has performed all over the world at venues including the Tiny Desk Concert, Apollo Theatre, The Barbican, The Lincoln Centre, The Cannes Film Festival and Carnegie Hall Citywide Festival, among others. In our conversation, we explored the powerful intersection of music and activism, particularly in a world facing complex challenges in leadership and creative expression.CreditsInterviewer:Awino OkechInterviewee: Thandiswa MazwaiProduced by: The Feminist Centre for Racial JusticeRecorded at: King’s College LondonAudio recording, sound design, editing and production:Ellan A. Lincoln-Hyde