From The South African Headlight Dreams is the first international solo release by Steve Louw. The South African chatted to the South African singer-songwriter and his dog, Ringo. by Jason Curtis Steve Louw Steve Louw is something of a rare South African treasure. This naturally gifted singer-songwriter is responsible for some of the past four decades’... Continue Reading →
#MusicExchange: Steve Louw releases new album Headlight Dreams | Biz Community
From Biz Community, by Martin Myers It's hard to believe the last music we heard from Steve Louw arrived seven long years ago. With the wait now finally over, fans right around the world are already embracing the pop-rock icon's return with arms wide open. The past year has been a rich and hugely rewarding... Continue Reading →
Poetry & Song sees Red
Come 14 May 2021, Youngblood Studio on Bree Street is set to come to life with long-overdue Poetry & Song, LIVE! Besides the night’s headliners in the form of the inimitable Siphokazi Jonas, Heinrich Frans, Benedict De Maar and Valentino Europa, Dylan Red is set to open the night in song. Dylan’s a Cape Town-born singer/songwriter who... Continue Reading →
On the couch: Martin Myers reflects on lockdown impact on music industry | Cape Talk
Lunch with Pippa Hudson - Guest: Martin Myers | Founder at Musician Exchange (MEX) and co-owner at MMM Entertainment, 24 March 2021 https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/on-the-couch-martin-myers-reflects-on-lockdown-impact-on-music-industry
#MusicExchange: Rapid-fire Q&A with Ndlovu Youth Choir’s Sandile Majola
On Sunday 25 April, ‘Jerusalema’ hitmaker Master KG and the Ndlovu Youth Choir, will be performing live on Robben Island for Africa Rising and the Live Love non-profit organisation by Martin Myers From The South African The vibrant Ndlovu Youth Choir’s incredible run on America’s Got Talent in 2019, made them the first choir in the history of... Continue Reading →
BELOVED SOUTH AFRICAN SINGER / SONGWRITER STEVE LOUW RELEASES NEW VIDEO / SINGLE, “CRAZY RIVER”
April 6 2021, Capetown, SA: Today, much-revered South African singer/songwriter/guitarist, Steve Louw releases, “Crazy River,” the first track from his forthcoming album, Headlight Dreams to be released in May via BFD/The Orchard.
Steenberg High School presents the inaugural CFLAT YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL on 11 March
Steenberg High School will on Sunday 11 March 2018, present the inaugural CFLAT YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL. The festival is hosted in proud association with Musiquelaine SA, The Fostering Foundation, Music Exchange and RJ Benjamin. Opening at 3pm, the event will be held in the main courtyard on the Steenberg High School premises, where the 1000-seater... Continue Reading →
Thirty years ago Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, wrote and recorded the most important song of his life.
In 1984 he was already a successful musician, as a member of Harari and a critically acclaimed solo artist. He’d penned and played some of the finest original South African-born music of his generation, but it was the recoding in September 1984 of the monster-hit “Burn Out” that changed everything for its maker, catapulting him... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse Timelessness at the Lyric 1 Oct 2014 with Pops Mohamed, Alec Khaloi, PJ Powers, Condry Ziqubu
Thank you to the following team Sound - Sound Corporation - Mark de Klerk Technical Production Lighting, design, concept and operation - JP Willson Publicity Martin Myers and Samm Marshall Event management - Razia Myers, Casey Barclay Ticketing - Naledi Mabuse, Palesa Mabuse Show produced by Sipho Mabuse and Martin Myers Lyric Theatre - Calum... Continue Reading →
Superstar guests to join Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at Lyric Theatre on 1 October 2014
HEAVYWEIGHTS CONFIRMED TO SUPPORT SIPHO On Wednesday evening, 1 October, Sipho Mabuse will perform at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, presenting a special single performance with some of the biggest names in music. The iconic PJ Powers and the legendary Pops Mohamed, will share the night with Sipho who has entitled... Continue Reading →
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse to celebrate Burnout with his show “Timelessness 50 years on” Wed 1 Oct Lyric Theatre
TIMELESSNESS 50 years on On Wednesday evening, 1 October, for one-night-only, one of South Africa’s, and indeed the world’s, most admired and respected musicians – Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse – is set to perform at The Lyric Theatre, Johannesburg, in a special, single performance, affair. Titled Timelessness, a name coined by Mabuse, the show will tip its hat... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse, Sophia Foster, Alistair Izobel for Music Alla Kaap Sat 27th September Grand Arena
Cape Town's annual music extravaganza Music Alla Kaap is back for its third year running at the GrandWest Arena in Cape Town for one night only on Saturday 27 September 2014 at 8pm. Following 5 sold out shows in two years’, this has become a must-see event on Cape Town's social calendar. Music Alla Kaap... Continue Reading →
Cape Town in September is an exciting time, especially if you’re a fan of spring and Roeshdien Jaz
The day to diarise is Saturday 27 September. That’s when the “Perfect mood”, “Feel for life”, “Inside ’n out” and “Love is in the house” hit maker, along with his five-piece band, will take to The Nassau Centre’s stage on Palmyra Road in Newlands. The theme of the Multi-talented, Singer/Songwriter, Lifestyle Coach and Inspirational... Continue Reading →
Cape Town Collaborative who met at Music Exchange have put together a special track titled “I Am Woman”
The month of August is dedicated to all women in South Africa. In celebration of Woman’s Month, Cape Town Collaborative have put together a special track titled “I Am Woman”. It available as a free download, on their Reverbnation Page - http://www.reverbnation.com/epiphanybandsa Valentino van der Schyff and Tina Gordon are a male and female duo called Epiphany,... Continue Reading →
Bongani Masuku Benefit Concert 2 July 2014
South African artists came together to remember musician Bongani Masuku at a benefit concert for his family on 2 July 2014 at Joburg Theatre. [Pictures: Valentina Nicol/The Citizen Newspaper] The music fraternity learnt the shocking news of Masuku's untimely death on the evening of 17 May 2014. He was tragically shot and killed in Troyville.... Continue Reading →
Award Winning Artist Bianca Le Grange Reveals Herself! At the Baxter… 23 June – 5 July 2 014
This sassy, sensual multi talented - singer, pianist, violinist, actress and song writer reveals herself in her very first (written, produced and directed) musical at the Baxter’s Concert Hall this June. Bianca has recently made Cape Town her home and “Revealed” will introduce her in more ways than one to her new audience and... Continue Reading →
Free download of the New RJ Benjamin Single – featuring Can Skylark – Called “So High”
June 2014 sees musical director, songwriter and producer RJ Benjamin return with what promises to be the year’s most exciting triple whammy. Can Skylark, Proverb, Ziyon make up what is set to become yet another sure hit for RJ Benjamin and his musical peers. Each connected with Benjamin in person, via social media and websites,... Continue Reading →
Bernice Boikanyo takes the stage at the Joburg “Civic” Theatre on Monday June 16
Bernice Boikanyo is set to thrill music lovers once again when he takes the stage at the Joburg “Civic” Theatre on Monday June 16 to commemorate the Youth Day,hence the “LOVE UPRISING CONCERT” as he explains it. Bernice is fresh from a series of concerts in Los Angeles, New York and around S.A – which included... Continue Reading →