It has been five years since the release of Judith Sephuma’s last studio project, Power of Dreams. The multi-platinum award-winning vocalist, known for her iconic debut A Cry, A Smile, A Dance, has spent the past few years touring extensively across Europe, performing to international audiences and cementing her reputation as South Africa’s “Queen of Afro Jazz.”

Now, Judith returns with her much-anticipated new album titled When Winter Fades. The 8-track
Afro Jazz album, recorded live in-studio with her band, is a deeply personal project produced by Job
Thako was mixed and mastered at Audio Mix. The album will officially be released on October 31, 2025, across all digital platforms, preceded by the staggered release of four singles starting from September 12, 2025, with each single dropping two weeks apart.

• 12 September 2025 – Back To Love
  “This was such a difficult decision for my team and distributors because every track on the
  album is special. Back To Love was ultimately chosen as the lead single because it reflects
  why I started making music in the first place – music is my first love. At times, we forget the
  importance of recording, but it always brings me back to myself,” says Judith.
• 26 September 2025 – Mokete
  A celebration song fit for any occasion. Whether it’s a wedding or a joyous gathering, this
  Track is a true anthem for togetherness.
• 10 October 2025 – Call My Name
  A soulful and heartfelt song that evolved into a beautiful sing-along piece.
• 24 October 2025 – Makeba
  A heartfelt tribute to the legendary Mama Miriam Makeba, whose music, along with that of
  Mama Letta Mbulu and Sibongile Khumalo shaped Judith’s artistic journey.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind When Winter Fades, Judith explains: “We should always know
that seasons change. Life is not static. Seasons teach us life lessons – that there is time for joy,
change, and rest. We can learn and draw so much from the rhythm of the seasons.” When Winter Fades is a positive, uplifting, and inspiring body of work that celebrates the resilience
and beauty of life’s transitions.