Coffee Conversations: Recent Episodes
Coffee Conversations
In this episode, Vivian sits down for a coffee and a conversation with a Brilliant Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Jazz Scholar and Teacher, Yonela Mnana.
They bring you into Yonela's musical journey, influences and inspirations through the years while touching on his upribring. Having gone to a Catholic School for the sighted, Yonela speaks about his experience at the school choir and how it has shaped the musician he is today.
They also speak about some of his collaborative projects with musicians alike, the impact music continues to have on his life and future prospects.
Host of Coffee Conversations, Vivian in conversation with Kwena Moabelo on PowerFM 987 about Podcasting & the birth of Coffee Conversations with Vivian.
In this episode of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down for a coffee with talented & classically trained pianist & composer Keenan Meyer.
They have a lengthy chat about his love for and lifelong relationship with music, his dicovery of music and how it has shaped and influenced his views of the world particularly his spirituality.
They also delve deeper into his debut body of work, The Alchemy of Living and how he found his way into Jazz. They unpack the songs on the offering as well as the choice of musicians featured on the album.
In this episode of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she chats to Storyteller, Composer, Arranger, Trumpeter & Music Director Mandisi Dyantyis. They chat about the beginning of his musical journay, his influences and inspirations as well as some of the experiences that have led him to releasing his sophomore album as they unpack the songs.
In This Episode, Vivian shares a coffee and a conversation with South African - Dutch Singer, Songwriter & Storyteller - Joya Mooi. Joya, who is currently based in Amsterdam talks through the inspiration behind her music, the thinking behind the writing & how it all culminates in bringing us a refreshing sound her fans connect to.
They also touch on her upcoming project, the juxtaposition between spirituality, grief and intimacy including some of her struggles with finding her identity in the diaspora.
In Episode 1 of Season 2 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down and shares a coffee with Multi-Talented Jazz Pianist, Composer, Singer/Songwriter & Arranger, Thandi Ntuli. They delve deep into her love for music, her creativity and the thought process behind her music. They further unpack the story behind Thandi Ntuli's music.
In Episode 10 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with Singer, Songwriter and Broadcaster, Spha Mdlalose. They chat about her musical journey, discovering her voice, the making of her debut album Indlel'eyekhaya and the meeting of musicians in the process.
In Episode 9, Vivian sits down for coffee with Singer, Songwriter and rising music sensation Ami Faku.
They look into her musical journey and rise to stardom, the writing process of her debut album, her inspirations and influences and some of the challenges she’s had to face to break into the music industry.
In Episode 8, Vivian sits down for Coffee with Multi-Award winning Pianist, Composer and Producer - Bokani Dyer. In their conversation they discuss the creative process of Dyer's music, his travels, the meeting of musicians and how his music is influenced by world travel and encounters.
In Episode 7 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with award-winning musician and historian, Mbuso Khoza and they explore the importance of storytelling through music, teaching African Heritage and the history of Amahubo.
In Episode 6 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with singer, songwriter and soulful vocalist Zoe Modiga. They chat about the making of her music, her musical influences, spirituality and her album.
In Episode 5 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with Award Winning Broadcaster and Music Aficionado, Ngwako Malakalaka to unpack his journey in broadcasting and music, challenges he has had to overcome, his victory over cancer and his recent Mzansi Jazz Awards win.
The 4th Episode on Coffee Conversations with Vivian features South African born Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger, Linda Sikhakhane who has recently graduated from one of the most prestigious arts universities in the world, the New School University in New York. The saxophonist reflects on his life before and after New York, connecting with audience and generations.
In the 3rd Episode of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with singer, songwriter and performer Langa Mavuso. They talk through Langa's journey, his music education, losing the love of his life and pouring emotions into his music.