The Hangout Spot with Gally Ngoveni: Recent Episodes
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Gally Ngoveni is a talent jazz bassist and vocalist that hails from Giyani, Limpopo. Gally has played backing bass for some of the most celebrated artists like Jeff Maluleke, Bholoja, Waje, Femi Koya, Pops Mohamed, Velemsen, Mbuso Khoza, Selaelo Selota and many more. He has also shared the stage with some of the greats internationally such as, Salif Keita,Ray Lema, ettienne Mbappè, Kenny G, Joe Thomas and many other greats. In 2018, he was a co-winner of the Emirates Pursuit of Jazz competition on Kaya FM, which saw him perform at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City.
The Hangout Spot with Gally Ngoveni, is a show dedicated to the upcoming jazz artists. Gally shares his journey of becoming a successful jazz musician, by exploring the the path ahead with other jazz artists. On The Hangout Spot with Gally Ngoveni, a weekly live and stripped down performance is dedicated to bridging the divide between the new and the established.
IN 2010 NTLAKS JOINED A GROUP CALLED TSHWANE GOSPEL CHOIR AS LEAD SINGER AND A BACKING VOCALIST. IN 2011 I HOSTED A SHOW CALLED GOSPEL FIESTA FEATURING WILLIAM SEJAKE,SBU BANDA,THABANG MAVUNGA ,DELIGHT SOUND FROM WITBANK. IN 2015 NTLAKS DID A SHOW WITH LEGENDARY TSHEPO TSHOLA..(FATHER AND A SON)IN 2016-2019 I JOINED A COMPANY CALLED PUO-MEDIA AS A VOCAL TEACHER AND SMALL ENSEMBLE,AND LEFT THE COMPANY AT THE END OF 2019..
MANDLA TSHEPO GIVEN NTLATLANE WAS BORN IN 1986 IN MPUMALANGA GEMSBOKSPRUIT,M NTLAKS STARTED HIS SINGING CAREER IN 1996 IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR (HLOLISISA P SCHOOL)AND CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL(INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD)IN 2000 HE JOINED A GROUP CALLED VOICES OF PRAISE CONSISTING OF 80 MEMBERS,WERE HE STARTED TO LEARN HOW TO BE A LEAD SINGER,A CONDUCTOR,A BACKING VOCALIST ASWELL AS IMITATING THE LEGENDS,LIKES OF JONAS GWANGWA,TSHEPO TSHOLA,HUGH MASEKELA,MAHLATHINI,OSCAR PETERSON,JUST TO NAME SOME
Teboho DiTeboho Kobedi born and raised in the street of Sebokeng. first lay hands on the keys as a member of his local church worship band. whilst singing and arranging for his high school all male vocal ensemble and watching his father play guitar.
Teboho Diteboho Kobedi his arrangement of the timeless Yakhal'inkomo carried him to the semifinals of the Samro overseas scholarship competition in 2017. Today Teboho serves as a junior lecture at every institution where he acquired his BTech qualification in Jazz and popular music
Gally Ngoveni is a talent jazz bassist and vocalist that hails from Giyani, Limpopo. Gally has played backing bass for some of the most celebrated artists like Jeff Maluleke, Bholoja, Waje, Femi Koya, Pops Mohamed, Velemsen, Mbuso Khoza, Selaelo Selota and many more
Phindile The SoulProvider Nqana- A Pretoria based Musician, Guitarist, Poet and Music Teacher. A performing artist who has developed her unique sound by incorporating unusual combination of instruments in her performances such as Guitar with Bassoon, Marimba ,Violin and Percussions, Upright Bass and more.
Phindile The SoulProvider Nqanahas performed with her acoustic band at numerous venues and festivals in and around Gauteng. She is also involved in a music enrichment programs as a Music Teacher.
Tebogo AusTebza Sedumedi Born in krugersdorp and bred between Mathopestad Boons and Mafikeng Austebza (real name tebogo patience Sedumedi) fell in love with music from childhood. Her parents who used to work at the Suncity resort tell her of how she would perform for strangers and was never shy to entertain rehearsing artists as the super bowl.
Tshepo has always had a keen interest in composition and arranging from a young age and it is with this newly formed ensemble that he could really try out any new compositions that he had and these were also played during the gigs that the ensemble would attend. In the ninth grade, the National School of the Arts orchestra played his first orchestral composition that also awarded him an opportunity to put together a twelve-piece orchestra to perform at the presidential inaugural awards. After his first encounter as a director of a young orchestra he did not want to turn back
Tshepo Tsotetsi is a young music student who was born from a little town called Benoni, who is currently studying at the University of Pretoria. His musical journey began when he was in the seventh grade; he was ovIt was in this very brass band that he was taught how to play the trumpet, alto horn, euphonium, trombone and tuba. He also took weekly music classes at his primary school and started playing the recorder. His parents acknowledged his passion for music and a year later they enrolled him at the East Rand School of the arts and later the National school of the arts a year later.erwhelmed upon his first encounter with a church brass band in Katlehong.
PastAbdxll is a 33 year old ar1st, from Eldorado Park, who has been in the music industry for over 25 years. Coming from playing in his father’s church from age 4, the LiFle Drummer Boy has pushed to tour the world with some of the biggest acts in SA as the drummer Jstar. His musical variety holds weight through genres such as hip hop, kwaito, gospel, rnb, rock and everything in between.His whole aura encapsulates music and that is evident in any of his performances.
Osborn Ntimbani (vocals, Lead and acoustic guitar) grew up in Giyani, he developed the love of music from his Dad, who sings and play piano
Osborn Ntimbani (vocals, Lead and acoustic guitar) grew up in Giyani, he developed the love of music from his Dad, who sings and play piano. He started playing in church and some few bands back in 2013-2016 (singing,playing acoustic guitar and composing) after his matric he decided to move to Pretoria city in 2017 to persue his career in music.
Lefa showed his versatility to switch from jazz to any genre by doing this with a well respected Reggae band The Azania band and arranging horns for Reggae music.The Azania band is based in Cape Town and has been taking the Reggae community by storm around the world backing prominent Reggae artists and performing on their own on many universal stages.
Lefa joined the Vusi Mahlasela Music Development Foundation(VMMDF) at the State Theatre in Pretoria 2005 till 2007. At VMMDF Lefa was introduced to the saxophone and instrument he was always fond of but because of lack of necessary finances he couldn't get his hands on but through the foundation he was offered the chance of learning it and he has never looked back ever since.
Both electric and acoustic Bass, producer, arranger music director. Bafana Started playing bass from 1993 went for formal Studies at Ochrim school of music in 2005-2008. In the process he started teaching/mentorship. In 2009 he was introduced to mainstream theatre productions like Marikana, Book of Revelation, Protest, Amawethu, uNosilimela and Fat Black Women Sings.
Bafana had an opportunity to work with the likes of Don Laka, Sello Galane, Victor Ntoni, Prince Lengoasa and Toured around the world too. Soon to release his first Offering Project latest in July 2020.
A born singer, actress, songwriter and businesswoman. Born with a passion for singing, her electric connection with her audiences is supported by the consistently bulging schedule of shows, performances and acting endeavours.
Lyndi Lee's unique and spectacular Alto / Mezzo belting voice comfortably suits and extends her love Jazz, Pop, Soul, Cabaret and Burlesque styles. Lyndi Lee has travelled across the world with her music as she collaborates with as many artists as she can. Places like Dubai, New Orleans, Italy and more.
Gallly Ngoveni was born in Giyani (Limpopo) and started showing signs and talent at the age of nine. He pursued a musical career as a composer, song writer and singer. He picked up bass as his main instrument and released an album called Swiganga, for which the title track was nominated for MLMF music awards in 2014.
Banda always made a name for himself as a knowledgeable Bass player, worked and toured with top artist like Sibongile Khumalo ,Busi Mhlongo, Madala Kunene, Thandiswa Mazwai to mention the few. WindowSessions founded by Banda Banda, who's passionate about people and the arts, found a niche by creating a showcase situated in informal creative spaces with live audiences. The aim is to inspire, educate, cultivate freedom of expression and recreation on a Sunday, after the week’s sweat and labour. This well-curated experience opens a world where the audience is part of the process of creation while the performers express through Poetry, Music and Spoken Word. Through this open space, audiences realize and identify with the passion while performers are allowed to be free to express and learn performance skills
L’wei started writing songs at college level and has collaborated with many South African artists both as a writer and session guitarist. He has previously worked with the likes of Shota Mdabe, Dermo from Shana, Hassan Green (US artist), Denim, Bantu Soul, Mabongi Mabaso and Worship House, amongst others. L'wei is also a professional jingle writer for TV and radio, a film music writer, composer and a session musician.
Ailwei Lordwick Netshivhale professionally known as L’wei is a guitarist, music composer, jingle writer and singer. Lwei’s music is derived from Tshivenda indigenous music with African Jazz fused with Gospel and funk music.
This son of the Makhene dynasty Gontse, has drummed out his own path as an esteemed musician and founding member of some of the most revolutionary contemporary bands, such as Kwani Experience, which was cited as “the most famous unknown band”, L.A.P, Manjik and Shabaka and the Ancestors (SA/UK Based band). The young Makhene has since been the vibrant pulse to many local and international acts/artist across a diverse spectrum of genres such as indie-folk Msaki and the Golden Circle, Afro-folk, Sun Ra Arkestra , Louis Moholo Moholo, Madala Kunene, Salif Keita, Yemi Alade, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Chico Antonio, Ralph Gump, Mulatu Astatke, Herbie Tsoaeli, Steve Dyer, Thandiswa Mazwai, Simphiwe Dana, Hugo Gonzalez Alvarez, Lauren Hill, Shaluza Max Mntambo, to mention a few.
Gontse Makhene is an exceptional percussionist born and breed in Soweto (South Africa), with an extensive repertoire, spanning genres across the local and international music scenes. Makhene was initially introduced to the art scene as an actor and dancer, at a tender age by his late father and renowned South African actor Ramolao Makhene. His passion for music was awakened when he first witnessed his brother and legendary percussionist Tlale Makhene playing. Gontse would later receive his first formal training in percussion and music from his brother.
Velemseni is a female guitarist and vocalist from Swaziland. Her roots are firmly planted in the Kingdom of Swaziland and she was invited to Swaziland’s annual jazz festival that is sponsored by First National Bank to perform at the PSPF rooftop on 28 November 2015. Bholoja’s unique and original brand of music, which he named Swazil Soul, is fast gaining popularity in Southern Africa, and his distinctive and outstanding voice has become its symbol.
Bholoja, born Mbongiseni Ngubane on the 06th May 1979 in the Hhohho region of Swaziland is to be considered one of the most relevant figures of the contemporary African music scene. After the success of his first album, Swazi Soul, released in 2009, Bholoja gained vast appreciation and earned ample recognition in Southern Africa, becoming the first Swazi artist to achieve international exposure solely through the works of his music. Velemseni has worked with Bholoja as his back-up artist, from the beginning of her music career. She then branched out to focus on her own music with the assistance of Ngubane, who pulled all stops to make sure that the recording of her first album album was a success.
Sakhile has worked with a lot of artists both locally and internationally. Names like Monique Bingham(House music), Tribute Birdie Mboweni(Afro Soul), the Legendary Prince Lengoasa (Afro Jazz) , Ginger Breadman (Hip Hop) , Ayand Jiya (RNB) , Mbuso Cele (Gospel) -just to name a few. International performances include Sri Lanka , Swaziland and Botswana.
Sakhile Twala popularly known as Sax Twala. Born and raised in Duduza in the Eastrand of Johannesburg 06 April 1993, A Full time musician. A producer and also an aspiring Dj.
Andiswa Mambane was born on 1995 October 30 in KwaZulu-Natal in the city of Pietermaritzburg. She is a young vibrant and assertive woman. She is 22 years old and currently studying Jazz and popular music at the University of KwaZulu Natal. She started singing when she was at a young age.
She started off singing Choral and gospel music. “I can say that those experiences have taught me to be versatile,” She was part of one of the best choirs in KwaZulu-Natal: the Pietermaritzburg Choral Society, which was led by the late Mr. Radebe, known for his great contributions to the choral music around South Africa.
Ncamisa Nqana - Her music takes you on a journey of life that every listener is familiar with, from ups and downs of life. Most of her songs have lyrics in Xhosa and Sepedi and she has composed and arranged a number of her own tunes
Ncamisa Nqana – Vocalist, backing vocalist, bandleader, composer, songwriter and arranger. Ncamisa is an all that jazz vocalist, meaning she loves jazz to its core
Carlo was called up to Johannesburg in 2009 to play with the Pop Star group Jamali. This led to his big break playing for the South African house group and hit sensation, Mi Casa. J Something, Dr. Duda and Mo’T of Mi Casa became very fond of Carlo and decided to make him the group’s resident bassist and musical director of their band to this present date.
Carlo came up as a young guitarist in Ceres, also involved in church bands. It was only in his late teens did Carlo adopt an uncontrollable desire to play bass. His passion for music and the knowledge of guitar accelerated his ability to learn the bass. Carlo quickly grew popular in Ceres and with fellow musicians from different churches as well as neighbouring towns, right up to Cape Town which is roughly around 140km away.
Georgina “Gina” Mabasa is an artist born on the 22nd June 1993, who started singing at the age of 12 at church then joined SAMA AWARD WINNING CHOIR Tshwane Youth Gospel choir in 2009, and in 2013 she was on Clash if the Choirs with team North West men.
Georgina “Gina” Mabasa is an artist born on the 22nd June 1993, who started singing at the age of 12 at church then joined SAMA AWARD WINNING CHOIR Tshwane Youth Gospel choir in 2009, and in 2013 she was on Clash if the Choirs with team North West men.
Tune Recreation Committee is a formidable quintet comprising of some of Cape Town’s finest young musicians, featuring Clement Benny on drums, Nicholas Williams on bass, Keenan Chas Ahrends on guitar, Mandla Mlangeni on trumpet and special guest Mark Fransman on alto saxophone, flute and accordion.
Ark of Arts is a band, giving us more insight on what they are all about and the performance at Jazz On The Lake.
In 2011, L8 Antique was voted Johannesburg’s No. 1 band by the Gauteng Department of Sports Arts Culture & Recreation. Their music, Str8 Tribal, was featured in the film Cast The First Stone, on DSTV. Their song Mnyamane was written as a stand against xenophobia and also featured in a documentary addressing the same theme, called Somehow Different.
The story of this band is a story of perseverance and triumph in Johannesburg, where the most successful hunters are those who hunt their dreams. The band was formed by Lebo Mahlatji in 2007, in Alexandra Township. It has since shared stages with the likes of Pops Mohamed, Kwani Experience, Lira, Thandiswa Mazwai, Simphiwe Dana, The Mahotella Queens, Fifi, Queen Godis (USA), BLK Jacks, The Brother Moves On, Vusi Mahlasela and McCoy Mrubata. It has also appeared in prominent live music events such as The International Arts Alive Festival, Jazz On The Lake and the Wits Art & Literature Festival. L8 Antique was also on the line-up of the upcoming Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, which featured the likes of Manu Dibango and other celebrated international artists.
Ntsikwane currently has two albums under her name. The first was called Wonderful and was released in 2007. The second, titled The Soul Experiment, came out in 2014. She has an immense love for the arts in general but did not just want to focus on music. She runs a drama school called Dramatology Performing Arts Academy, teaching drama to kids aged between seven and 16. Although she is a performer at heart, she admits that she has moments when she is overcome by nerves, but handles it like the professional she is.
Growing up in a musically-inclined family meant that 33-year- old Ntsikwane did not have to look far for her musical inspiration. The Afro-soul songstress not only sings but plays the guitar as well, a skill she says she has started taking more seriously lately. She also writes all her own songs which is something very rare in the music industry. She is inspired by the likes of Sade and Lizz Wright.
Surprise Malanga was mentored by the late Dr Johnny Mekoa who introduced her to jazz music. She is now a backing vocalist for the legend Selaelo Selota and doing studio sessions with other musicians. She has also done few collaborations and currently working on her music.
Like many young women in South Africa, after high school she was attracted to the world of woman elegance, woman essence and beauty. It was no wonder that she enrolled to become a beautician.
However, after completion she did not enjoy the work that she was doing. Like a true artist who answers to the call of destiny, she was back on yet another quest. This time taking the direction of being an office administrative studies. It would be her last as she found herself this time tapping her feet behind the desk as she embarked on her new direction. It reminded her of the many times she swayed to the music as she worked her magic in her previous beautician job. Snapping her fingers and humming beautiful melodies told of a different person. The one who would find peace and assurance as she stands before a multitude of a crowd singing along with her. At that point she realized her real calling. Without any excuse of time wasted she dusted herself off from the desk and enquired about the nearest music academy. In 2015 she started learning music, but work in the music industry was already waiting for her. And so she continues to study while performing professionally. Because she has now found her destiny. You also find your teacher and you grow with every step you take. But Surprise Malanga has found herself in the shoes of a teacher. Teaching music lovers the secrets and the magic of music.
Thembelihle started playing piano at the age of about, 11 years old, with a particular interest in searching and finding something new in the music every day, however, with the classical teaching she had at the time, this curiosity was somewhat inhibited and later found herself taking a large interest in improvisation and jazz, and has since graduated at the University of Cape Town with a BMUS is Jazz.
Thembelihle Dunjana is a young pianist from born in Cape Town in one of S.A’s historical townships, Gugulethu. She is an improviser and teacher, who has, over the years, been very influenced by the transcendent realm of music and it being able to capture true honesty in a specific moment, to never be relived again.
Gallly Ngoveni was born in Giyani (Limpopo) and started showing signs and talent at the age of nine. He pursued a musical career as a composer, song writer and singer. He picked up bass as his main instrument and released an album called Swiganga, for which the title track was nominated for MLMF music awards in 2014.
Linda M Tshabalala ; been thinking about my journey in music and life so far, how it’s had good seasons and not so great times but all of this has contributed to who and what I am today and the culmination of the new journey I’m about to undertake now in this season.
A young lady saxophonist from Daveyton, Benoni. She started playing the saxophone under the tutelege of Johnny Mekoa at the Music Academy of Gauteng. Whilst at the academy she had been invited to perform as a backing artist for the likes of Hugh Masekela, Everette Greene and Kevin Mahogany amongst others.
Solace Can experienced live performances as a backing vocalist for Ladies in jazz, BHEKI KHOZA, LUNGISWA PLAATJIES, SHALUSHA MAX and a gospel artist ALCEY TIVANE and @BIRCHWOOD EAST ‘SOLACE’ COMES ALIVE as she excited the crowed with her unpredictable and enticing sounds.
Solace works with a seven-piece band since 2005. She studied the theory of music with UNISA and did vocal couching with different private tutors. This year she took her career to a better level by getting RJ Benjamin as her vocal couch. ‘SOLACE’ is SOLANI BRIDGETTE MASWANGANYI’s stage name. Since its inception she has been on a path to establish and force herself to be recognised with in the world of jazz and afro pop. Hailing from SOSHANGUVE solace has always had a creative spirit and particular passion for music which is influenced heavily by the fact that she grew up in a musical family, led by solace who is the arranger, composer and the writer of her music. The authentic musical solace is inspired by the original era of their sound is reminiscent of artist like Diana Reeves, SIBONGILE KHUMALO and MARIAM MAKEBA... and these are a few of many them.
Msaki is a composer and singer-songwriter from East London, South Africa. She was born in East London and grew up between East London, Butterworth, Grahamstown, Peddie, Nqamakhwe and Cathcart. Born into a musically gifted family, her father who was a Dj while studying at the University of Fort Hare and also ran choirs throughout his life, was one of Msaki’s rst in uences. Her grandfather was also a well- known composer and songwriter therefore it comes as no surprise that at a young age Msaki knew that there was magic in music.
Msaki creates a sound that combines soulful folk with symphonic movements, Xhosa lyrics and African poly-rhythms with portals of sincere improvisations. Her raw delivery disrupts your senses, leaving you moved and quietly longing for more as she weaves subtle tales of love, loss, home, revolution and hope. She plays with an ever-evolving and expanding band of incredible musicians from di erent musical backgrounds she calls the Golden Circle.
The reason for my existance is to create a platform for good local jazz music,He has worked as a musical director, pianist and educates children as well for life listens and piano.He has performed with numerous renowned artists.
Thapelo Khumisi pianist, producer, composer and band member and a teacher as well. anybody that has listened to his music will attest to its solidity.
Azah's latest album is dedicated to women of all races and walks of life. The album is dedicated to our mothers. It is just to say to the women who raised us that we love you and we appreciate you. he hopes to infiltrate the African music scene with his sounds and has started to do so by working with other African artists on his next album, which is a collaboration
Viwe Mkizwana hails from the Eastern Cape. He began playing Classical Double Bass at the East Rand School of the Arts at the age of seventeen. In 2008, Mkizwana’s love of music led him to the Tshwane University of Technology, where he successfully obtained his National Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music in 2011. He completed his Bachelor of Music Honours degree at the University of Pretoria in 2016.
Mkizwana Ensemble comprises of four gentlemen who have been musicians and friends for several years. Named after the musical director, Viwe Mkizwana, the band performs a variety of original compositions, which are arranged by the collective. Through the combination of keyboard, double bass, trumpet, alto and tenor saxophones the ensemble produces a unique sound and most importantly – Xhosa and other African genres. The ensemble’s organic style of creating and performing aids the adaptability of the young collective.
Morayks’ music tells of the indigenous kind, praising kings and queens of Limpopo. His music is inspired by the journey that he had from the day he started doing music professionally, including everything around him as well as the places and the people he worked with.
Morayks When I was younger, singing in the church choir was the only chance for me to sing, I was moved from the junior to the senior choir that gave me an idea that hey, singing and composing songs. That gave me a wake up call, that I wanted to be a musician.
Thuto Motsemme For all these years of working with different musicians he has developed his own unique and distinctive sound which draws its influence from all sorts of variety of music including church hymn, African folk music, avant-garde, and hip-hop, jazz. His compositions are fresh, bubbly and full of energy; anyone who encountered with his music gets transformed because of intensity and his commitment to this art form called music.
Thuto Motsemme is a flexible and versatile bass player who hails from Kwa-Mashu, KZN. He was introduced to music when he was 13 and participated in local choirs as a baritone singer which led him to study music at a later stage.
The Music is Heavenly composed, beautiful Project indeed, well arranged, motivated by the Holy Spirit, Word based songs and Spiritual uplifting.Other duties done when she’s not on the stage includes hosting Worship Team Workshops, Vocal Couching, song Writing and studio sessions.
Pascaline Modiba is a South African Urban Gospel and Jazz Artist. She is married. She grew up in Phalaborwa and moved to Pretoria to embark on her journey as a musician. She studied at Ochrim School of Music, Vusi Mahlasela Music School and UNISA. She was also privileged to share the stage with the likes of Magaret Motsagi, Kekeletso Phoofolo, Rebecca Malope, Swazi Dlamini, Kholeka, Louis Britz, Don Laka, Selaelo Selota, Lebo Mashile the poet and the legend Hugh Masekela. Had an opportunity to do theatre music at the South African State Theatre
DaniMali is a body of multi-discipline art work (with music as the primary art form) that narrates the complexities of what it means to be a young black South African in “the new South Africa”. Its creative philosophy connects some of the world’s most vibrant art forms to the long-term continuum of jazz in South Africa’s own community.One of the earliest ensembles Mahlangu played in was a group led by Yonela Mnana, with whom he played tenor sax. Later he met and started working with Nduduzo Makhathini’s band, where the young musician began to fully explore his experimental side of modal music and recorded as a sideman.
Nhlanhla Daniel Mahlangu was born May 12, 1989, in Mamelodi East of Pretoria. His first encounter with music was in 2003 at an orphanage (SOS), where an art project was run on weekends in correspondence with the UNISA community engagement and outreach programDaniMali is a body of multi-discipline art work (with music as the primary art form) that narrates the complexities of what it means to be a young black South African in “the new South Africa”. Its creative philosophy connects some of the world’s most vibrant art forms to the long-term continuum of jazz in South Africa’s own community. The project combines rhythmic and harmonic devices from a whole array or genres with serious roots in jazz and indigenous music.
Nkamogeleng Lebeloane Music has always been as much a part of me as journalism has, but I had to choose between what I was most passionate about, which was jazz,” The band prides itself in its African indigenous meets neo-jazz sound, resulting in a genre called Root Soul.Our music is inspired by the African child, equal rights and justice. We promote and stand for innocence. We sing in African languages
Nkamogeleng Lebeloane, journalist who found her voice in singing. She turned to singing because she felt the truth wasn't always told in journalism , Nkamogeleng therefore turned to singing in order to tell people's stories in an honest way. She formed the neo-jazz group FingerPrint5 in 2012 along with four other musicians and The group's aim is to share and preserve indigenous sounds and stories
Lindelwe was part of the all-female jazz band Heels Over Head from 2009 to 2013 which won a Yamaha competition in 2010, and was nominated for a SAMA (South African Music Award) in 2011 in the category Best Contemporary Jazz, alongside the likes of Jonathan Butler and Carlo Mombelli for its debut album, Could It Be. In 2011 and 2012 Heels Over Head made a TV appearance on Morning Live, SABC 2’s popular daily breakfast show. Lindz, as she is popularly known, has performed with Heels Over Head as well as other artists at many different venues, events and corporate functions. Heels Over Head’s music is also play listed on several radio stations.
Lindelwe Ngonelo was born in 1986 in Gauteng, and the age of 10, she and her family moved to Durban and she then started playing the piano at the age of 12 when her parents started a church in 1998. In April 2013 she graduated with a Bachelor or Practical Music (Honours) from the University of Kwazulu Natal majoring in Jazz Performance, where she studied under Mr. Neil Gonsalves. Ngonelo is a versatile pianist whose music comprises strong elements of jazz, and ventures into different time signatures and textures.
Soweto, South Africa born and raised pianist, was exposed to music played at home such as choral music, classical music, local music of the time, and the music from church. At an early age, he was enrolled in the Soweto Youth Music Development, headed by Mr. Victor Koapeng. Ntando was drawn to contemporary music. Later he explored jazz music with his high school band that he formed at The National School of the Arts. After matriculating, Ntando has been performing with many contemporary and veteran musicians around South Africa and abroad such as Prince Lengoasa, Lucas Senyatso, The Orbit Big Band, The New Notes, Nono Nkoane; Viwe Mkhizwana; Nhlanhla Mahlangu,In 2017 Ntando won the prestigious Samro Overseas Scholarship Competition.
A Jazz Musician is a person who has passion, Talent is only the starting point ,Just remember to make the best music you have the ability to make. If you do that, you are a successful musician. Forget about upholding the tradition and just play who you really are
Maxwell Baloyi Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play itWithout a piano I don’t know how to stand, don’t know what to do with my hands. I’m an interpreter of stories. When I perform it’s like sitting down at my piano and telling fairy stories
Maxwell Baloyi Master pianist and composer It’s hard to put the joy of making music on the piano into words, but this difficulty hasn’t stopped many great minds from trying! To celebrate the beauty of this Roland instrument, puts together this collection of wise words.
Mpumi Dhlamini is an artist from Germiston, South Africa.His career line dates back to days when he teamed up with Lira as a band and producing albums for the likes of Zama Jobe as well as collaborated with Proverb. His first album got him a South African Music Awards nomination for ‘Best Newcomer’ and Metro FM Awards nomination for ‘Best Jazz Album’
My new album is a way of me defining the different genres of the album. With this not being his first album, he says whilst compiling the tracks and being hands on the second time around, had helped discover who he is in music.Mpumi Dhlamini, an all rounder talented multi-instrumentalist has an interesting trick up his sleeve as he introduces a new experience for jazz lovers to his second album titled 'The Cultural Express' soon to hit the shelves of music stores.
Andile Yenana is a South African pianis,He made an indelible mark by switching from teaching to studying jazz. He has produced and worked with many South African as well as international artists.He has also worked on the pan-African music project Mahube with saxophonist Steve Dyer and others. He has also worked as arranger for Sibongile Khumalo
Music has been the mission of pianist Andile Yenana's life since he was born in King William's Town in the Eastern Cape in 1968, His father's memories, as well as his music, helped inspire Andile's career. Andile Yenana is a well-travelled award winning jazz pianist, composer & producer
Dudu Makhoba Jazz is not just 'Well, this is what I feel like playing.' It's a very structured thing that comes down from a tradition and requires a lot of thought and study.The best music happens when you have a personal connection to it. That same philosophy can extend to the instrument you hold in your hands: if a guitar means something special, you're bound to do great things with it
Studied Jazz and Popular Music at Central Johannesburg College,This month we celebrate Dudu Makhoba who will be having her first show at Ivy's Penthouse Hatfield Pretoria,339 Hilda Street. It's not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz
Azah, music is a tool to spread love and consciousness among his fans. The 37-year-old jazz musician, whose real name is Mpho Given Mphago, says aside from creating good sounds, he hopes to teach through his music
Karo tends to play jazz in a different approach, meaning by mixing traditional Congolese rhythms with contemporary jazz harmonies, with a good dose of innovative spirit. Karo bands is one of the outstanding jazz bands today in Africa, which was founded in 2004 by guitar player Karo Ndoite. He is a composer , arranger and an Artist with very powerful chords.
There are certain moments in musical history when we wish we could say “I was there”. Live music has the power to be so much more than entertainment, it can be important, ground-breaking, symbolic, wonderful
it's easy listening to a record, but a live performance is so personal and real.Her genre-busting style is influenced by drum and bass, hip hop, traditional Xhosa music and electronica. Beaucy Nkosi, a female singer-song writer, guitarist and composer from Soweto, who is an inherent perfectionist committed to excellence
Beaucy Nkosi has been playing music for 9 years, but then took break of 4 years. Now she feels like a born again, with a new energy and spirit to write new music.
The band represent the continent of Africa and reviving identity of Africa. Zuri-Afrika is a world touring band with members from all over Africa , Promoting the debut album titled Peu
Ncamisa hung out with Gally, and spoke about what the journey is like being an unsigned jazz artist in the music industry.