Jazz and the fight against apartheid
From Rapp on Jazz by South Carolina Public Radio
March 16, 2026 · 1 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the role of jazz in the fight against apartheid in South Africa.
Jazz played a quiet but powerful role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Artists like Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim used music to protest racial segregation, promote unity, and give voice to the oppressed. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.
Topics covered
- jazz
- apartheid
- South Africa
- music as protest
Keywords
- Hugh Masekela
- Abdullah Ibrahim
- racial segregation
- unity
- oppressed
Mentioned in this episode
Places: South Africa
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