Owing to his years of experience as a musician, Sikade never makes Umakhulu feel like a drummer's album. It is not peppered with long intros or extensive solos. Instead, he gives space and presence to ...

Although a bit on the light side in attendance terms, Nikki's Oasis was blessed with heavy chords and meaty progressions last Friday when Ayanda Sikade and the Livestream Quartet graced the venue.

The drummer has fond memories of his childhood home in Mdantsane, where his grandmother allowed him the freedom to immerse himself in music. Hence his latest album is dedicated to her. Known to all by ...