Category: South African music

South African Music

Music Exchange #MEX24 – Opening Keynote by Diana Neille: A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?

We proudly announce our second highly esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer,  Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver a keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being held on 30th November, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Her highly anticipated keynote – A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed? – will be... Continue Reading →

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Hotstix at Theatre on Square in December

SIPHO HOTSTIX MABUSE will be performing at Theatre on the Square for the start of the festive season!  Book the hottest tickets in town for December on QUICKET now! Limited season.  Call 0833774969 for enquiries.

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Music Exchange #MEX24 Conference – The New Music Economy Debunked – 30th November

We proudly announce we have secured a global thought Leader flying in from the USA to attend and speak at this year’s Music Exchange Conference. (#MEX24) to be held on 30th November from 9 am to 4:30 pm His mission Paris Toon is the Billboard charting award-winning entrepreneur and musical enigma behind Mother’s Favourite Child. He is an extraordinary... Continue Reading →

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Album launch by The Kyle Shepherd Trio at the Baxter Concert Hall on 16 November 2024

Leading jazz ensemble, The Kyle Shepherd Trio, launches the latest album, A Dance More Sweetly Played, at the Baxter Concert Hall, for one performance only on Saturday, 16 November 2024 at 7.30pm  The combination of Kyle Shepherd's innovative compositions, Shane Cooper's virtuosic double bass, and Jonno Sweetman's dynamic drumming, creates a vibrant soundscape that has... Continue Reading →

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GALLO MUSIC have released South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser’s album SA & Beyond – Read all about the work please

Gallo released Adam Glasser's “SA & Beyond” which is a compilation of compositions he's remade using his harmonica and piano melodies. You can listen to “SA & BEYOND” on YouTube Music here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_msGZ9AEGDzQGc9DsHVS2roBXW6s4X0oXA You’ll love his stories and his tales about each song on this album: At 69,  veteran South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser is  one of the last surviving... Continue Reading →

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Iconic UK retro festival “Let’s Rock” is coming to South Africa in 2025!

Let's Rock, the iconic UK retro festival, will debut in South Africa on February 15-16, 2025, featuring 80s music legends like Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Midge Ure. The events in Johannesburg and Cape Town promise a nostalgic celebration with a mix of international and local artists. Tickets go on sale October 25, 2023.

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CapeTalk Thursday 24th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin for part 2

Since Real Concerts' inception in 1994, Quin has gained a reputation as one of South Africa's most adventurous promoters and has successfully brought to the country many heavyweight music acts, among them:  Massive Attack, Garbage, Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Spin Doctors, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tevin Campbell, Youssou N ‘Dour, Tracy Chapman, Simple Minds and many... Continue Reading →

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CapeTalk Thursday 17th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin

Roddy Quin, founder of Real Concerts, discusses his 36 years in artist management, promoting major concerts and breaking barriers in South Africa.

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Former CEO of Gallo Records Ivor Haarburger on CapeTalk Thurs 3 October at 9pm

On Thursday 3 October  we have the fantastic Ivor Haarburger on Cape Talk just past 9pm on the weekly show  #businessofentertainment Ivor Haarburger occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years from Marketing and Sales to A&R and eventually CEO. In his time not only did he break iconic international acts in the country, like Boney... Continue Reading →

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Fagrie Isaacs to open for Atlantic Starr on 28th September at Grand Arena, GrandWest

Fagrie Isaacs (former lead singer of the Boyz) has been selected by the Concert promoters SMH (who brought Shakatak & Robin S to Cape Town in 2023 and Peaches & Herb in June 2024) to open for Atlantic Starr on 28th Sept at Grand Arena, GrandWest.  Fagrie Isaacs - pic supplied  Expect a hot hit filled evening with Atlantic Starr delivering "Always", "Secret Lovers", "Circles”,... Continue Reading →

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Sipho Mabuse to perform at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024

Sipho Mabuse is one of the selected artists to appear on the 30 Years of Creative Freedom Show taking place on the main stage at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024 on Sunday 22 September 2024.Sipho will be paying tribute to his dear friend and comrade Hugh Masekela during the show. Booking via Ticketmaster  https://www.ticketmaster.co.za/artist/dstv-delicious-international-food-music-festival-tickets/1240354

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John Hassan has new music out called Where’s The Moollah

John Hassan is a highly experienced and in demand percussionist who has worked with an endless list of some of South Africa’s finest and International musicians.  These include artists like Mirriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Stimela, Soweto String Quartet, Lucky Dube, Brenda Fassie, Busi Mlhongo, Sipho Gumede, Bayete, Jimmy Dludlu, Judith Sephuma, Jonathan Butler, Sibongile Khumalo,... Continue Reading →

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Sipho Mabuse features in RMB Starlight Classics 2023, the show will broadcast on M-Net this Sunday (18th August) at 5pm

Sipho Mabuse performs 3 songs, including Burnout, at RMB Starlight Classics Johannesburg 2023. The broadcast on M-Net airs this Sunday at 5 pm.

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Sipho Mabuse upcoming shows during September 2024

Experience music legend Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse live this September.

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Music icon Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse wants Gayton McKenzie to ditch the ‘skop en donder’ attitude and help artists

The past 30 years have been a ‘disaster’ for South African artists, says legendary musician Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, who has some advice – and criticism – and a wish list for new Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie. Read more at The Daily Maverick

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We chat to John Ellis part of the duo with James Stewart paying tribute to Sting

John Ellis who is a sublime vocalist, plays guitar and piano and was also in the mega successful band Tree 63.  John is now part of the duo with James Stewart paying tribute to Sting with their own reworking of the songs and interpretations of Sting classics The duo are playing to rave reviews and... Continue Reading →

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MusicEx 3 days – 26-28 July 2024 Martin Myers speaking & Hotstix playing

Immerse yourself in the celebration of South African music and music-lifestyle. MusicEx is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg for 3 days from  26- 28 July 2024.  The event includes an exhibition in Hall 3, encompassing music and music-lifestyle suppliers, edutainment workshops by the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, YFM , David Gresham... Continue Reading →

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Stunning pics from Alan Eason regarding Sipho Mabuse at the National Arts Festival on Friday 28th June 2024

Alan  Eason who took the pictures on Friday 28th June at the National Arts Festival.Please see a  few images from the National Arts Festival. What a brilliant evening that was! Credit : Alan Eason email  photoeason@gmail.com

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Stunning Pictures from the National Art Festival By Alet Pretorius of Sipho Mabuse

Stunning Pictures from the  National Art Festival 2024 by Alet Pretorius the photographer Twitter: @aletpretoriusInstagram: @aletpretoriusBlog: http://havecamerawill.wordpress.com Please reach out to Alet for  your work. Sipho had a two night show with the band on Fri 28th and Sat 29 June 2024 playing The National Arts Festival in Makhanda. Sipho  Mabuse - Vocals and SaxDavid Vusumuzi Mabaso - Bass PlayerLloyd Mbele... Continue Reading →

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James Stewart & John Ellis Music bringing their Sting Tribute show to Die Koelkamers Teater in Paternoster on 19th July

James Stewart and John Ellis Explore The Music of Sting and The Police. After  months of SOLD OUT SHOWS, James Stewart  and John Ellis Music  are thrilled to be bringing  their Sting Tribute show to Die Koelkamers Teater in Paternoster  Date  is 19 July 2024 at  7pm Book at http://www.diekoelkamers.com Tickets from R138.00 This is... Continue Reading →

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