The Oliver Mtukudzi Memorial Half Marathon Gallo Record Company and Tuku Music are thrilled to announce the inaugural Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi Memorial Half Marathon to take place in Norton at Pakare Paye, Zimbabwe on 23 January 2022, the 3rd anniversary of his passing. The marathon is set to become an annual event in celebration of... Continue Reading →
AMERSHAM’S NEW SINGLE MAY BE “FAKE”, BUT THE ROCK IS NOT
With Amersham’s 2020 return, the band’s been diligently producing chart-hugging hits in the form of “Happy Face, “Cute as a Button”, and most recently, “Dilemma”. As April teases, Amersham (made up of Adam Lomas, Sasha Sonnbichler, Tim Trotter, and Nathan Waywell) drop their fourth pop-rock revelation that’s anything but fictitious. Unapologetic, in-your-face, stripped bare and... Continue Reading →
OUT NOW – PASSENGER “SWORD FROM THE STONE (GINGERBREAD MIX)”
NEW ALBUM SONGS FOR THE DRUNK AND BROKEN HEARTED OUT NOW “‘Sword From The Stone’ is destined to become the ultimate pandemic anthem.” – Daily Star **** “Stunning” – The Sun **** “A perfect lockdown companion.” – “With ‘Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted,’ Passenger has crafted artful, hooky anthems that stick with you... Continue Reading →
AMERSHAM’S NEW SINGLE “DILEMMA” IS OUT NOW
At the start of a new decade that’s being punctuated with nothing less than mayhem and general confusion, trust Amersham to respond to the new normal with a song and lyrical theme that’s survived more than its fair share of turmoil – infidelity. As lead singer and songwriter Adam Lomas presents it, the song is... Continue Reading →
Do look what AMPD Studios are doing with Sipho Mabuse
AMPD Studios is putting out some awesome content. Sipho Mabuse is delighted to share his insights .Please see the links below Tune in to the Creative Industry Podcast as we unpack how to make it in the music industry in South Africa. have a look at http://www.ampdstudios.co.za Also have a look at the podcast on... Continue Reading →
LOCKDOWN, SIPHO ‘HOTSTIX” MABUSE AT BAXTER the Review
LOCKDOWN, SIPHO ‘HOTSTIX” MABUSE AT BAXTER by Robyn Cohen Jun 8, 2020 In October 2018, Sipho ‘Hotstix” Mabuse performed on the Baxter stage, accompanied by Tony Cedras, Roeshdien Jaz, Siphokazi Jonas, Mmino, the South African Youth Choir and other artists. It was the second time that Mabuse played at the Baxter, during his half a... Continue Reading →
SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE raising funds for the Baxter Streaming till Friday 5 June 2020
SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE, ALONG WITH TONY CEDRAS AND FRIENDS, RETURNS LIVE DURING LOCKDOWN! After an absence of more than 30 years, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and his band, including Paul Simon friend and respected muso Tony Cedras, returned to Cape Town and The Baxter Theatre on Friday 25 October 2018, for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Fortunately for... Continue Reading →
SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE, ALONG WITH TONY CEDRAS AND FRIENDS, RETURNS LIVE DURING LOCKDOW N!
After an absence of more than 30 years, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and his band, including Paul Simon friend and respected muso Tony Cedras, returned to Cape Town and The Baxter Theatre on Friday 25 October 2018, for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Fortunately for us all, this sell-out concert was captured on film, and commencing Friday, 29... Continue Reading →
SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE & TONY CEDRAS @ Soweto Theatre this weekend 31 MAY &1 JUNE
After an absence of more than 15 years, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and his band, including Paul Simon friend and respected muso Tony Cedras, will ignite the stage at this weekend’s 2 night stand at the Soweto Theatre Tony Cedras, one of South Africa’s rarely celebrated living legends, will be on stage come Friday 31 May... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse -May 2018 tour dates 4 shows ,4 cities
Delighted to share the event poster -Sipho is doing 4 shows round SA in the next few weeks Starting on Maputo on 19 May ,then Durban ,then Constitution Hill and finally Swaziland This is a wonderful tour that he is on with his band - and just reward for his Ikhamanga Award ( in silver... Continue Reading →
STRANGE LOVING release – a rework of Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s classic Burnout out now on ITUNES
STRANGE LOVING and Gallo Record Company have released a brand new single - a rework of Sipho Hotstix Mabuse’s classic ‘Burnout’ which became the first major crossover hit in South Africa in 1984 selling more than 500 000 copies. A spur of the moment idea, sparked by a friend who thought it would be a... Continue Reading →
Arno Carstens solo album ‘Lightening Prevails’ receives a SAMA nomination
Arno Carstens 5th solo album ‘Lightening Prevails’ received a South African Music Awards nomination in the Best Adult Contemporary Album Category earlier this month. Other nominees in this category are: BlackByrd – Home Howie Combrink - Eat it While it’s Hot Josie Field - S’bongile Niemand - Back Again The ceremony takes place on 21st... Continue Reading →