From performing at small local gigs in East London to sharing the stage with international superstars, Azipheli Sakwe’s rise in the music world is exciting to watch, as she becomes among the first East London-born artists to perform at…
This week we chat with aspiring Hip-Hop musician Mzukisi Yawa from Mdantsane about his musical journey. What products/services do you offer? I am a hip-hop artist and a businessman. What skills do you possess? I write my own songs and…
When and how did your musical journey begin? I started dancing at the age of eight and started giving singing and dancing lessons to other kids in the area. I soon discovered a love for music and decided to pursue a career in music. I…
MUSIC is JR Nkosi’s preferred method of communication and he has, since receiving his first toy keyboard on his seventh birthday, never looked back. The 15-year-old, who has been diagnosed as autistic, can play tunes flawlessly on his…
BY KYLE ZEEMAN It has been three years since musician Jimmy Nevis last released an album but as he prepares for the release of a brand new project later this year, he has opened up about almost quitting the industry to “go find himself”.…
Percussionist drums up support TALENTED local percussionist Siyabulela Sifatyi has been facilitating percussion workshops for Eastern Cape Creative Arts subject advisers this week, developing his own module to be taught in various schools…
Can someone please get Mr John Legend a South African passport‚ the musician is set to make yet another visit to our shores to perform later this year. The award-winning US RnB superstar‚ who visited our shores three years ago‚ will…
Legendary musician Hugh Masekela has revealed that his ‘obsession’ with heritage has motivated his strong views against weaves and the increasing use of English as opposed to native languages. During an interview with TshisaLIVE‚ Bra Hugh…
A crowd-funding initiative to support veteran musician Ray Phiri has turned sour after the Stimela hitmaker’s family pulled the plug on attempts to raise funds for his cancer treatment. Ray Phiri’s apparent battle with lung cancer hit the…
The C-Club in Chintsa was the place to be this weekend when South African Music Awards-nominated musician Matthew Mole performed to a crowd of more than 1400 people. This was the C-Club’s biggest event ever. It also featured East London…
BORN in Mdantsane, talented local percussionist Siyabulela Sifatyi will be presenting another show, titled Eclipse, in June. Sifatyi studied music, drama and poetry at the Sibikwa Arts Academy in Johannesburg. “My mom was a poet, so I…
