Bokani Dyer is featured in Mail & Guardian ahead of the release of his upcoming album, Traditions, out 1 October.
The feature explores the musical history behind the album and the different influences that have shaped Dyer’s sound, from indigenous South African music and classical piano to jazz and the influence of his father, Steve Dyer.
In the conversation, Dyer reflects on the album as a way of paying homage to the different musical moments that have shaped his journey, while considering what it means to carry these traditions forward.
“Every song on the album has its own story.”
Read the full Mail & Guardian feature to learn more about the making of Traditions, Dyer’s musical lineage and his approach to carrying South African jazz forward.
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