Cape Town, 15 June 2022 – Singer, songwriter, producer, vocal coach and, most recently, the sweet musical magic behind a brand-new Nestlé television campaign for the equally loved Kit-Kat brand, RJ Benjamin and his 2007 smash-hit single, “Change the World” is precisely doing that, this time in elevating the world of confectionary and effecting rich... Continue Reading →
The Rise and Rise of Vinyl Records
Who would have thought that vinyl records would make a such a big comeback over the last five years? By the late `80s vinyl sales had fallen off a cliff and been pretty much dead and buried. Besides the collectors, who have always been, and will always be, champions of the black disc as well... Continue Reading →
The Arise Benefit Concert on 18th June has Sipho Mabuse on the bill
KZN FLOOD BENEFIT THE “ARISE BENEFIT CONCERT” Music is a universal language that can echo and create unity when people come together for a greater cause. The Arise Benefit Concert will see over 50 artists perform across two stages at Moses Mabhida Stadium and The Peoples Park in Durban, KZN in a collective effort to raise... Continue Reading →
STREAM SIPHO AT 70, LIVE FROM THE DAISY JONES BAR
WATCH SIPHO AT 70, LIVE! Get ready to experience Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at 70 at Daisy Jones bar, Stellenbosch, captured on Sunday the 15th of May 2022, thanks to funding support from Concerts SA. Hosted until 30 June 2022, what better way to spend a winter’s evening than in the winelands, albeit virtually, listening to and letting Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and The Hotband take... Continue Reading →
Win 5 double tickets to Jazzathon is back, ready to deliver a festival beyond in June in Cape Town
25 years in, Jazzathon’s back, ready to deliver a festival beyond Cape Town’s only legendry legacy festival, Jazzathon, celebrates 25 years this June with an all-new celebratory experience. Affectionately known as ‘The People’s Festival’, Cape Town’s Jazzathon is back with an exceptional weekend line-up of festivities on 17, 18, and 19 June 2022 at the... Continue Reading →
Show with Sipho Mabuse and the band on 11 June at Niki’s
Show with Sipho Mabuse and the band on 11 June at Niki’s. See poster for details please
Siphokazi Jonas on Cape Talk 18th May speaking about SAGSA 2022 Conference
The interview on 18th May with Siphokazi Jonas on Cape Talk, the drive time show at 5.50pm speaking about the SAGSA conference (South African Girls School Association ) #sagsaCPT2022 https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/siphokazi-jonas-a-writer-performer-and-a-poet-with-a-vision-for-education?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
TRIBUTE: THE ELECTRIFYING SIPHO HOTSTIX MABUSE AT 70 TOUR AT THE DAISY JONES BAR, MAY 2022 | The Cape Robyn
Posted by Robyn Cohen | May 16, 2022 Tribute: The electrifying Sipho Hotstix Mabuse at 70 tour, May 15, 2022 at The Daisy Jones Bar, at OMG, Summerhill Wine Estate It was a privilege to attend Sipho Hotstix Mabuse at 70 tour at The Daisy Jones Bar, May 15, 2022. This was my first time at this quirky... Continue Reading →
“Don’t believe the hype, how to sustain a career in music”. Masterclass with Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on Friday 13th May
Wet Rain Academy is feeling excited.It's official and FREE by RSVP only.Thanks to Music Exchange and Jazzathon, Wet Rain Academy is pleased to announce their May Master Class on Friday 13th May from 10am to be held at their KUILSRIVER Campus.It is the legendary Sipho Hostix Mabuse - "Don't believe the hype, how to sustain... Continue Reading →
Reflections in pictures of the Umlazi Jazz and Soul picnic 1 May 2022
Reflections in pictures of the Umlazi Jazz and Soul picnic 1 May 2022
Ticketmaster, the global leader in live event ticketing arrives in South Africa,
Ticketmaster, the global leader in live event ticketing, is bringing its advanced digital ticketing technology to South Africa, with headquarters in Cape Town. The launch sees Ticketmaster deliver its advanced ticketing technologies, client solutions and world-class service to the market for the first time. Sporting teams, artists, promoters, festivals and venues will be able to... Continue Reading →
Experience the Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse musical journey
24 MAR 2022 BY: MARTIN MYERS Get ready to experience Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse at 70 at Daisy Jones bar, Stellenbosch, on 15 May. Image supplied: Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse What better way to spend an autumn afternoon than in the Winelands, listening to and letting Sipho ’Hotstix’ Mabuse and The Hotband take you on a musical journey... Continue Reading →
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse lends his voice to Homeland, A Song For Refugees
Homeland: A Song For Refugees, written by Neill Solomon has a stellar lineup on artists including: Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse, Ayanda Bandla, Reine Saad, Cindy Alter, Bienvenue Nseka, Nde Ndifonka aka Wax Dey and JB Arthur on vocals. With Godfrey Mgcina on Percussion, Fana Zulu on Bass Guitar, Pops Mohamed on Kora, Greg Georgiades on Oud, Wouter Kellerman on Flute... Continue Reading →
Jann Klose explores the current state of the world with his latest single and music video ‘Sugar My’
Award-winning musician and songwriter, Jann Klose unveils his latest single and music video for ‘Sugar My’, which is out today 1 April 2022 on Honey Rose Records across all digital platforms. Watch the music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miUgtAhOCMU “Up is down, day is night — not what it seems! Like Alice in Wonderland, stuck in-between” sings Jann... Continue Reading →
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at 70 at Daisy Jones bar, Stellenbosch, on Sunday the 15th of May 2022
SIPHO AT 70, LIVE!Get ready to experience Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at 70 at Daisy Jones bar, Stellenbosch, on Sunday the 15th of May 2022, thanks to funding support from Concerts SA. What better way to spend an autumn afternoon than in the winelands, listening to and letting Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and The Hotband take you on a musical journey of the hits and songs that have shaped... Continue Reading →
Reflections in pictures of a corporate show for Africa Bank in February 2022 with my band The Hotband
Thembeka Khumalo (SAMA nominated) on vocals, Simphwe Khubeka on drums, Urban Noblela on guitar, David Mabaso on bass, Lloyd “Toto” Mbele on keyboards
Newcomer Nicholas Joubert pours his heart out in debut single Someone New
The catharsis of songwriting: newcomer Nicholas Joubert pours his heart out in debut single Someone New Nicholas Joubert’s debut single ‘Someone New’ may concern a break-up, but the song is anything but gloomy. Wanting to write an upbeat pop song while maintaining a honest approach, based on real life experiences, the songster poured his heart... Continue Reading →
The Regional Network Gathering for the BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa
Siphokazi Jonas is a writer, poet, performer, and producer with a laudable body of work and growing international presence. Dirt Under Our Fingernails was produced by Andile Masuku, Siphokazi Jonas, & Brendan "Spike" Ballantine for the Regional Network Gathering for BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa. What does it mean to be connected to the... Continue Reading →