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 →
National Mens Rally 24 Aug – Johannesburg Stadium
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The Interview – Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse: A disco man’s jazz tribute | City Press
From City Press As celebrities brush shoulders in a Joburg hotel lobby, Percy Mabandu speaks to Sipho Mabuse about his forthcoming tribute to his two favourite jazz giants To attempt a sit-down with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, the iconic producer and multi-instrumentalist whose genius helped shape South Africa’s musical identity since the 1970s, is to mimic a... Continue Reading →
Mandela Rhodes Foundation 10th Anniversary 27 July 2013 – City Hall Cape Town
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Sipho Hotstix Mabuse Redbull Interview
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse Redbull Interview
Keynote talk by Trevor Jones at Music Exchange 2013
One of the conference’s undisputed highlights was the keynote address by Trevor Jones, moderated by Universal Records managing director Randall Abrahams. Now based in the UK, Jones was born in District Six and is considered one of the top five film score composers in the world, with several Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations as well... Continue Reading →
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse chats Music Exchange 2013
Bizcommunity recently sat down with Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse to talk about Music Exchange 2013 - the conference that's got tongues wagging and interest piqued within the entertainment industry. With more than 40 years of experience, Mabuse is a treasure trove of knowledge for any aspiring musician. Bizcommunity: You've had continuous involvement with Music Exchange since... Continue Reading →
The Citizen Online | Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse – The Ultimate Collection – CD Reviews
IF there was ever an individual who deserved not only a greatest hits collection, a collection of remixes and an ultimate collection, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse would have to be first in line. 06 March 2013 | Sibusiso Mkwanazi RATING: 9/10 As one of South Africa’s most revered artists, he has contributed almost 50 years of... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: SIPHO ‘HOTSTIX’ MABUSE AT KIRSTENBOSCH | What’s On In Cape Town
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse is more than just a legendary musician; he’s one of South Africa’s musical treasures and a great inspiration to many. After more than 45 years in the music industry, this 63 year old still has the commanding stage presence and vibrancy to make many younger musicians green with envy. It was a... Continue Reading →
JAZZ: African Nations Cup, tributes | Arts & Entertainment | BDlive
ONE interesting aspect of the African Nations Cup is how it profiles not only South African sport, but our culture, via its opening and closing ceremonies. Though torrential rain truncated Saturday’s opening, we saw enough to raise sharp questions about choices made in 2010, which shoved South African sounds to the margins. Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse... Continue Reading →
Artists ready to stun at the Afcon opening – Sowetan LIVE
AFRICA's biggest soccer spectacle, the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), will open with a star studded artist line-up on Saturday. One of the performers is heavily pregnant afro-pop singer Siphokazi Mohapi who says though she has little knowledge of soccer, she is honoured to be part of the line-up. "I am going to perform as... Continue Reading →