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How Mandla Mlangeni and Louis Mhlanga are redefining African Jazz

Larry Madowo introduces two boundary-pushing musicians revolutionizing jazz on the African continent. Award-winning South African trumpeter Mandla Mlangeni blends social consciousness with his riveting music, while renowned guitarist Louis Mhlanga experiments with sounds influenced by rock legend Jimi Hendrix. Despite their different approaches, both aim to bring African influences to a global audience.

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