Bokani Dyer Announces New Traditions Album Tour Dates
Bokani Dyer has added six new dates to his Traditions album tour, bringing his new project to audiences across South Africa and Mozambique from October to November. The dates follow the release of Traditions on 1 October and form part of a wider run of international performances. Dyer will bring his South African trio to […]
Bokani Dyer Featured in Mail & Guardian Ahead of Traditions
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 […]
Bokani Dyer Releases New Album Traditions
Bokani Dyer will release his new album, Traditions, on 1 October 2026. The album asks a simple question: what happens when traditions move into a new time and place? Dyer reworks music that has shaped his sound. He also brings these songs into conversation with new voices and ideas. The result is an album that […]
Bokani Dyer Announces New World Tour
Bokani Dyer is set to take his music around the world with a new run of international tour dates. The South African pianist and composer will perform across the United States, Europe, Australia and South Africa. The tour will feature a mix of solo performances and trio shows. The run begins in Washington, D.C., where […]
Bokani Dyer to Make LA Jazz in the Park Debut
South African pianist and composer Bokani Dyer will make his LA Jazz in the Park debut on Saturday, 8 August, performing at Lark Park in Los Angeles. Dyer joins an exciting programme alongside the David Binney Action Trio and The Shea Welsh Blues Band. The performance forms part of the inaugural LA Jazz Festival, a […]
Bokani Dyer’s U.S. Trio Tour Enters Final Stretch
Bokani Dyer’s U.S. Trio Tour is officially underway, with the acclaimed pianist and composer already bringing his latest work to audiences across New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The tour opened on 16 June with a special Youth Day performance at Dizzy’s in New York City. From there, Dyer and his trio have continued their […]
Bokani Dyer Launches Trio Tour
Following the success of his Home at Last: A Bheki Mseleku Tribute performances, Bokani Dyer returns to the United States this June with his trio featuring Lumanyano Mzi and Tim Norton. The tour marks the beginning of a new chapter for the ensemble. In addition, it introduces audiences to new and unreleased material from an […]
Bokani Dyer Announces Radio Sechaba: Live from the Basement
As an introduction to his forthcoming musical era, Bokani Dyer presents Radio Sechaba: Live from the Basement — a special live performance at Untitled Basement in Johannesburg on 11 June. Rooted in themes of togetherness, connection, and celebration, Radio Sechaba reflects the sense of community that has become central to Dyer’s work. Dyer will perform […]
Bokani Dyer Announced for Monterey Jazz Festival
Bokani Dyer has been announced as part of the lineup for the 69th Monterey Jazz Festival, set to take place from 25–27 September 2026. One of the longest-running jazz festivals in the world, Monterey continues to be a defining platform for global jazz excellence, bringing together pioneering artists and audiences from across generations. The announcement […]
Bokani Dyer Debuts Bheki Mseleku Tribute Tour at Montreux Jazz Festival
Following a landmark debut of Home at Last: A Bheki Mseleku Tribute at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Franschoek, Bokani Dyer and Gareth Lockrane usher in a new chapter in honouring the late jazz legend. Bringing previously unrecorded compositions to the stage, the project honours Mseleku’s legacy through a carefully curated body of work first transcribed by […]