The Mash Up: Recent Episodes
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The Mash Up is weekly hour long show, that features live poetry and music by both renowned and upcoming South African poets and musicians.
Each week The Mash Up will bring together a poet and a musician. Through interviews, live poetry and music performances, collaboration by “mashing up” their respective crafts, as well as a selection of their favourite South African songs, the listeners will be introduced to artists from different background, ages and genres. The show is about nation building and celebrating the extraordinary talent from South Africa.
Saxophonist and jazz educator @SalimTenor and visiting Swedish poets, Henry Bowers, Olivia Bergdahl and Amer Sarsour PART 1
Poet and writer Lebohang Nova Masango and multi-instrumentalist Mpumi Dhlamini showcasing their craft in The Mash Up PART 4
Poet and writer Lebohang Nova Masango and multi-instrumentalist Mpumi Dhlamini showcasing their craft in The Mash Up PART 3
Poet and writer Lebohang Nova Masango and multi-instrumentalist Mpumi Dhlamini showcasing their craft in The Mash Up PART 2
Poet and writer Lebohang Nova Masango and multi-instrumentalist Mpumi Dhlamini showcasing their craft in The Mash Up PART 1
Musician and composer Steve Dyer joined us in-studio for the Mash Up together with poet Bonga Ndziweni PART 3
Musician and composer Steve Dyer joined us in-studio for the Mash Up together with poet Bonga Ndziweni PART 1
Musician and composer Steve Dyer joined us in-studio for the Mash Up together with poet Bonga Ndziweni PART 2
We pay tribute to Poet Laureate Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile with poets & musicians Walter Chakela, Lebo Mashile, Phillippa Yaa De Villiers, Dr Sello Galane, Sindiswa Seakhoa & Pops Mohamed
Kicking off the New Year with a bang - a magical collaboration between acapella group Mofolo Melodies and poet Torsten "Clear" Rybka PART 4
Kicking off the New Year with a bang - a magical collaboration between acapella group Mofolo Melodies and poet Torsten "Clear" Rybka PART 1
Kicking off the New Year with a bang - a magical collaboration between acapella group Mofolo Melodies and poet Torsten "Clear" Rybka PART 3
Kicking off the New Year with a bang - a magical collaboration between acapella group Mofolo Melodies and poet Torsten "Clear" Rybka PART 2
We opened the show with a beautiful collaboration between musician Berita and poet Sizakele Phohleli
Published poet Emma Maybe and multi-instrumentalist Tubaist Moloi collaborating on the Mash Up PART 4
Published poet Emma Maybe and multi-instrumentalist Tubaist Moloi collaborating on the Mash Up PART 3
Published poet Emma Maybe and multi-instrumentalist Tubaist Moloi collaborating on the Mash Up PART 5
Published poet Emma Maybe and multi-instrumentalist Tubaist Moloi collaborating on the Mash Up PART 2
Published poet Emma Maybe and multi-instrumentalist Tubaist Moloi collaborating on the Mash Up PART 1
A beautiful collaboration with poet Donald "The Neosapien" Mokale and musicians Lundi Mlonye aka Dave Monday & Luyanda Makapela aka Luis Da Don PART 3
A beautiful collaboration with poet Donald "The Neosapien" Mokale and musicians Lundi Mlonye aka Dave Monday & Luyanda Makapela aka Luis Da Don FINAL MASH UP
A beautiful collaboration with poet Donald "The Neosapien" Mokale and musicians Lundi Mlonye aka Dave Monday & Luyanda Makapela aka Luis Da Don PART 2
A beautiful collaboration with poet Donald "The Neosapien" Mokale and musicians Lundi Mlonye aka Dave Monday & Luyanda Makapela aka Luis Da Don PART 1
Poet Kabelo "Kilobyte" Ringane mashing it up with acclaimed percussionist tate Thebe Lipere PART 3
Poet Kabelo "Kilobyte" Ringane mashing it up with acclaimed percussionist tate Thebe Lipere PART 1
Poet Kabelo "Kilobyte" Ringane mashing it up with acclaimed percussionist tate Thebe Lipere PART 2
Poet Kabelo "Kilobyte" Ringane mashing it up with acclaimed percussionist tate Thebe Lipere FINAL MASH UP
Poet Kabelo "Kilobyte" Ringane mashing it up with acclaimed percussionist tate Thebe Lipere PART 4
In this beautiful collaboration, poet Katleho Kano mashes it up with Joe Makhanza PART 3
In this beautiful collaboration, poet Katleho Kano mashes it up with Joe Makhanza PART 2
In this beautiful collaboration, poet Katleho Kano mashes it up with Joe Makhanza PART 1
Poet Xabiso Vili, opening our mind with his poetry, together with the 2013 Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner for Jazz, bassist Shane Cooper PART 3
Poet Xabiso Vili, opening our mind with his poetry, together with the 2013 Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner for Jazz, bassist Shane Cooper PART 2
Poet Xabiso Vili, opening our mind with his poetry, together with the 2013 Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner for Jazz, bassist Shane Cooper PART 1
Poet Koleka Putuma and musician mam Tu Nokwe blessed us with their spontaneous collaboration PART 2
Poet Koleka Putuma and musician mam Tu Nokwe blessed us with their spontaneous collaboration PART 1
Poet Koleka Putuma and musician mam Tu Nokwe blessed us with their spontaneous collaboration PART 3
When two souls meet - poet Sakhile Gumbi aka Black Rhino and keyboardist/ composer Andre Scheepers PART 3
When two souls meet - poet Sakhile Gumbi aka Black Rhino and keyboardist/ composer Andre Scheepers PART 1
When two souls meet - poet Sakhile Gumbi aka Black Rhino and keyboardist/ composer Andre Scheepers PART 2
Singer-songwriter Nancy G and poet Flow Wellington freestyling it on the Mash Up PART 2
Singer-songwriter Nancy G and poet Flow Wellington freestyling it on the Mash Up PART 1
Poet Makhafula performing "Witchcraft" in this mash up with musician Bongeziwe Mabandla
The first ever collaboration between poet Makhafula & musician Bongeziwe Mabandla PART 1
Saxophonist Arasoul Sax and poet Xongani Maluleka bringing some fire to the Mash Up PART 2
Saxophonist Arasoul Sax and poet Xongani Maluleka bringing some fire to the Mash Up PART 1
A heartwarming collaboration between Afrikaans poet Ricardo Arendse & guitarist and musician Sisusile Xaba PART 3
A heartwarming collaboration between Afrikaans poet Ricardo Arendse & guitarist and musician Sisusile Xaba PART 2
A heartwarming collaboration between Afrikaans poet Ricardo Arendse & guitarist and musician Sisusile Xaba PART 1
Renowned trumpeter Marcus Wyatt and poet Moafrika collaborating on the Mash Up - PART 1
Renowned trumpeter Marcus Wyatt and poet Moafrika collaborating on the Mash Up - PART 2
An inspiring collaboration between the granddaughter of Mam Miriam Makeba, Zenzi Makeba Lee, and poet Given "Illustrative" Masilela
Poet Dr Thandokuhle Mngqibisa and Dr Liela Groenewald joining us in-studio for a spontaneous mash up
Poets and musicians Makgotso "Empasis" Nksoi & Isah Ngalo doing a "crazy" collaboration on this week's mash up
Durban-based singer songwriter, Rowan Stuart, and Tshwane-based poet Thabiso Ngwenya mashing it up
Phenomenal poet Myesha Jenkins and world renowned SA Trumpet player and composer Feya Faku bring their talents together PART 1
Phenomenal poet Myesha Jenkins and world renowned SA Trumpet player and composer Feya Faku bring their talents together PART 2
A beautiful collaboration between multi-instrumentalist Joel Karabo Elliott and poet Hazel Tobo - PART 1
A beautiful collaboration between multi-instrumentalist Joel Karabo Elliott and poet Hazel Tobo - PART 2
Cape Town based poet, Pieter Odendaal, and award winning musician, Gloria Bosman, collaborting on the Mash Up
Poet Rabbie Wrote from poetry collective, Magnum Opus, mashing it up with keyboradist Ntuthuko Zungu aka KeyboyTuks
Trumpeter and bandleader Mandla Mlangeni and poet Gratitude Fisher joined us in-studio for another incredible mash up session
Poet Afurakan and musician Samthing Soweto joined us in-studio for an incredible jam session on The Mash Up
The unofficial Minister of Music, Pops Mohamed, and poet Vangi Gantsho joined us this week to collaborate on the Mash Up
The unofficial Minister of Music, Pops Mohamed, and poet Vangi Gantsho joined us this week to collaborate on the Mash Up
The unofficial Minister of Music, Pops Mohamed, and poet Vangi Gantsho joined us this week to collaborate on the Mash Up
Musician Kunle Ayo and poet Sibusiso Simelane joined us for another fantastic installment of the Mash Up
A magical collabration between Grammy award-winning flutist Wouter Kellerman & performance poet Billy Langa
A magical collabration between Grammy award-winning flutist Wouter Kellerman & performance poet Billy Langa
This week's mash-up sees Durban-based poet Page Ngwenya and drummer/ percussionist Tlale Makhene collaborating live on air for the first time
Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Zoe Modiga and brilliant poet Zewande BK Bhengu collaborating for not ONE but TWO mash up performances - Mash Up #2
Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Zoe Modiga and brilliant poet Zewande BK Bhengu collaborating for not ONE but TWO mash up performances - Mash Up #1
Poet Vus'umuzi Phakathi performing his poem "Stake of The Nation Address" together with acapella group Beyond Vocal
Original nu jazz singer and composer,Nono Nkoane, collaborating with poet, musican and painter, Ntate Lefifi Tladi, for this edition of the Mash Up
Poet Mutle Mothibe and tenor saxophone player Linda Sikhakhane joined us for a beautiful mash up - bringing live poetry and music together
As part of Heritage Day celebrations, we were joined by Prof Pitika Ntuli and trumpeter/ flugelhorn player and composer, Feya Faku, who gave us live music and poetry
The Mash Up is weekly hour long show, that features live poetry and music by both renowned and upcoming South African poets and musicians.
Each week The Mash Up will bring together a poet and a musician. Through interviews, live poetry and music performances, collaboration by “mashing up” their respective crafts, as well as a selection of their favourite South African songs, the listeners will be introduced to artists from different background, ages and genres. The show is about nation building and celebrating the extraordinary talent from South Africa.
Award winning poet Lebo Mashile & "The Groove Queen" Aus Tebza had a phenomenal mash up
This week singer-songwriter Adelle Nqeto and poet Vuyelwa Maluleke collaborated to give us this week's Mash Up
Poets Nomashenge Dlamini, Wazi M Kunene, Katleho Shoro and musician Tribute Biride Mboweni joines us for our first ever Mash Up