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 →
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
THROWBACK THURSDAY: SIPHO MABUSE AND THE HOTBAND IN PICS FROM 3 FEB 2019
De Waal Park, 3rd February 2019 | All photos by Mark Breetzke Photography
Reflections In Pics, last show for 2021 at Letofe – Thaba Bosiu with Sipho Mabuse
Thank you to our band, Toto, Urban, Khemani, Thembeka, Thami, Siphwe, David; the Hotband as we call ourselves - thanks to our manager Martin Myers and our record co Gallo Records.
Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège honours Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse with a Lifetime Achievement award
GQ South Africa | December 14, 2021 Sipho ’’Hotstix’’ Mabuse, photographed by Simz Mkhwanazi Celebrating the pioneers and the game-changers for over 200 years, Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege continues to pay homage to those who embody its ethos: Never Stop. Never Settle. On November 27, Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege did just that when they honoured Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse with the... Continue Reading →
Festive season message from Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse
Festive season message from Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse I was blessed to turn 70 on the 2nd November 2021. Thank you for the love and support. 2022 looks bright. Hold onto possibility – I do, most days. Yes, it’s hard, but the outcome is the goal and ultimate reward. Stay true to yourself and deliver above and beyond.... Continue Reading →
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Makhadzi, Shona Ferguson and Thuso Mbedu honoured at GQ MOTY Awards
iol.co.za Theo Baloyi, Noma Mbedu, Nick Boulton, Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse and Laduma Ngxokolo after being honoured at the GQ South Africa Men of the Year Awards. PICTURE: Supplied Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Makhadzi, Shona Ferguson and Thuso Mbedu honoured at GQ MOTY Awards By Buhle Mbonambi Nov 28, 2021 Artists, humanitarians, innovators, athletes, designers, comedians and... Continue Reading →
GQ Man Of The Year 2021: The Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Lifetime Achievement Award – Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse
GQ Man Of The Year 2021: The Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Lifetime Achievement Award – Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse Introducing GQ’s Men of The Year 2021 GQ South Africa | November 27, 2021 The third annual GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège took place at the Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff in Johannesburg. Affectionately known... Continue Reading →
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse: a South African legend whose music spans generations | The Conversation
By Gwen Ansell, The Conversation, 3 November 2021 Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse has his photo taken by fellow musician Nhlanhla Mafu, in 2021. Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images Drummer, saxophonist, composer, activist – and anthropology student – Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse has turned 70. If you wanted a guidebook to the distinctive character of the South African jazz scene,... Continue Reading →
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse shares seven memorable moments for his 70th birthday | Drum
Qhama Dayile Jazz icon Sipho Hotstix Mabuse says living to see his grandchildren is a privilege.Oupa Bopape/Galloimages He is one of the pioneers of African jazz music. His music helped millions of people in the townships stay sane during the apartheid era. Veteran jazz maestro Sipho Hotstix Mabuse just turned 70 and he's got a... Continue Reading →
IN PICS | Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse celebrates 70th birthday in style with close friends, family | Timeslive
Jazz icon Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse was as stylish as always at his 70th birthday celebration at 1947 On Vilakazi Street in Soweto on Tuesday.Image: Alon Skuy SA jazz legend Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse celebrated his 70th birthday in style at 1947 On Vilakazi Street in Soweto on Tuesday. Close friends and family joined Mabuse for the intimate... Continue Reading →
Music legend ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse celebrates 70th birthday in style | SowetanLive
Star reflects on high notes, lessons of his career BY MASEGO SEEMELA Music legend Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse celebrates his 70th birthday at 1947 On Vilakazi, in Soweto.Image: ALON SKUY Music legend Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse celebrated his 70th birthday in style at the plush 1947 on Vilakazi Street restaurant in Soweto yesterday. The intimate celebration included Mabuse's close... Continue Reading →
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse on turning 70: ‘I don’t feel like I’m 70, I’m just aware now’ | TSHISALIVE
BY CONSTANCE GAANAKGOMO SA music icon Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse celebrated his 70th birthday at 1947 On Vilakazi in Soweto. Close family and friends were in attendance. Image: Alon Skuy Legendary jazz and pop musician Sipho Hotstix Mabuse is not scared of ageing, nor is he any less aware that he feels and looks younger than he should. ... Continue Reading →
Salute Sipho Hotstix on his 70th – 2nd November 2021 – a milestone birthday
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Booking open for Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at Snatch32 on 30th October 2021
Please do join - Look at this fantastic line-up on 30th October from 12 noon https://www.quicket.co.za/events/150608-sipho-hotstix-live-at-snatch32/
Sipho Mabuse partners with Nescafé Ricoffy
https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/sipho-hotstix-mabuse-celebrates-his-sa-heritage-it-makes-me-whole-it-is-my-dna-20211012-2 Why was partnering with Nescafé Ricoffy on this campaign such a good fit for you? 2021 is a seminal year for me. Why? MY 70th birthday on 2 November 2021, that’s why, when my manager was approached, (I have been working with Martin Myers since 1985), it seemed a natural fit. The brand is... Continue Reading →