Essence of Rhythm: Recent Episodes
Radio 2000
Essence of Rhythm is a laid back contemporary music show which airs every Monday to Thursday from 22:00-00:00.The show will focus on moments in history through music and the elevation of storytelling through music and great discussions for free spirits. The platform will serve as a space to celebrate the music and the artists as well as to uplift it's audience with a carefully curated and memorable playlist. It is essentially a wondrous continuation of the former weekend night programme “The Rhythm” which Mmatsheko Mosito hosted every Saturday & Sunday 21:00-00:00. -The playlist will take on a spirited & classic vibe with a mix of global contemporary and African tunes that will move the listener's emotions to places of fond memories.
Mmatsheko Mosito for a conversation on “Essence of Rhythm” with veteran Saxophonist, Bra Khaya Mahlangu on his extraordinary career & his work with the young instrumentalists of the Liberation Ochestra.
Sought-after percussionist and composer John Hassan got together once again with his amazing ensemble of musicians Hassan'adas to birth the new record that pays homage to all Africans and lovers of fine music- titled 'Asante Sana' which means thank you in Swahili.
Enjoy the music and the story as told by John Hassan himself.
South African Jazz pianist and lecturer, Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane has an incredible love for heritage, people and story telling.
He brings it all together in his latest 2022 record titled "Music from my people"
Listen to the music and hear him unpack the meaningful anecdotes of his own experiences and social observations that makeup the compositions of this record.
Enjoy!
Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation on “Essence of Rhythm” with curator, author & research associate Marilyn Martin on the history of a pioneering South African artist Louis Khehla Maqhubela.
Mmatsheko Mosito for a conversation on “Essence of Rhythm” with Musician and creative director, Banda Banda on the return of the live music scene and the musical year ahead.
It was in 1988 when Selaelo Selota decided to spend R150 to buy his first guitar while studying at FUBA academy, and in 1994 he got into the University of Cape Town's College, where he majored in Jazz Composition and Arrangement and graduated in 1997.
This year, 3 January 2021 Selota celebrates his 57th birthday with some of the music that has shaped his world over the years on "Essence of Rhythm" with Mmatsheko Mosito.
Listen up!
"Essence of Rhythm" with Mmatsheko Mosito hosted an exclusive listening session of Herbie Tsoaeli’s latest album "At this point in time." [Voices in Volumes]
Born in Nyanga, Cape Town, Herbie Tsoaeli is a seasoned bassists, composer and arranger. In this new offering, Tsoaeli acknowledges his grandmothers teachings and the important role of the church. He also eloquently unpacks his profound thought and perspective on time in the current dispensation.
Enjoy!
Musicologist, composer and legend of the Free Kiba music movement, Dr. Sello Galane is back with a new LIVE album titled 'Land" which celebrates the Free Kiba movement and also sonically unpacks the current political time we live in.
Essence of Rhythm with Mmatsheko Mosito,
in conversation with Eastern Cape born soprano opera Diva, Zandile Mzazi ahead of her peformance at the 2021 Jazz & Classical Encounters in Stellenbosch.
Here Mzazi also unpacks the significance of classical music and her tribute to one of SA's greatest jazz and opera singers, Sibongile Khumalo.
Checkout Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with pianist, composer and lecturer Neil Gonsalves discussing the importance of music and rhythm and the upcoming short series of music performances scheduled to take place in Durban.
Master multi instrumentalist, passionate percussionist and composer Azah has carried the spirited music of Malombo with him since his very young years as a protégé of the legendary musical star of Sepedi rhythms and chants Dr. Phillip Tabane.
Azah continues to create space for meaningful music to thrive celebrating afro- futurism in his sound.
This is an album listening session of Azah's forth coming sophomore album
"Ngoma Dza Maphungubwe"
Christine Yohannes is an Ethiopian poet and writer passionate about themes
of human existence.
A 2016 resident of The International Writing Program, she became Ethiopia's only female representative out of 5 since the program started in 1967.
Here she speaks about her passion for language and words, being an Ethiopian creative and her first participation in the annual Poetry Africa Festival for 2021.
Listen to International jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini talking about healing collectively with other pianists on stage and the concept of using pianism in "Throwing the bones" - A beautiful musical curation for his upcoming 2021 Joy of Jazz performance.
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in conversation with musicologist, composer and performer Dr Sello Galane
about restoring our National heritage.
Host of Essence of Rhythm Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with multi award-winning poet, playwright and performer, Napo Masheane in her capacity as the Sibikwa Arts Centre Artistic Director ahead of the annual International 'Seriti sa Basadi' Festival on the 29th of August 2021.
Take a listen to Mmatsheko Mosito's #EssenceofRhythm conversation
with Durban based fine artist and performer, Selloane Moeti
about the germination of her artistry and her paintings that were on show at Everard_read Gallery in Johannesburg.
Essence of Rhythm" with Mmatsheko invites you to an exclusive listening session of classically trained South African pianist, Keenan Meyer’s new album "The Alchemy of Living"
Listen to Meyer unpack the meaning of the music and his process of creation.
Essence of Rhythm with Mmatsheko Mosito,
in conversation with actress Ayanda Seoka
about her role in the film Five Tiger that will show at the 2021
International Durban Film Fest.
Essence of Rhythm with Mmatsheko Mosito celebrates 60 wonderful years of a legend in an exclusive conversation with Beninese Grammy award winning musician and humanitarian Angelique Kidjo about her life's journey through the music and the release of her new 2021 record "Mother nature".
Essence of Rhythm Show with Mmatsheko Mosito chats to jazz & documentary photographer Siphiwe Mhlambi about celebrating 40 years of the Sowetan newspaper & the role of photography in music.
Essence of Rhythm show with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with saxophonist & composer Linda Sikhakhane about his participation in the exciting, upcoming “Rebirth of cool“ remix project and his interesting journey as a jazz musician.
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Noma Essence, Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with singer and songwriter Nosihe about the genesis of her artistry and her love and merge of both traditional Zulu music and more classical forms of music. She also unpacks the creation process for her newly released EP titled “Emotions Live EP”
Essence of Rhythm Show with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with actress and musician Selmor Mtukudzi about her music and storytelling + her participation in the #RememberingTuku event at the Jo'burg Theatre stage, celebrating her legendary father and global music icon, Oliver Mtukudzi.
Essence of Rhythm Show with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with Malawian singer, songwriter & guitarist Lawi about his passion for composing soulful music and his love for African conservation.
In conversation with musician Msaki about the re-release of Madosini's internationally acclaimed 1995 album, "Power to women" celebrating her legacy as a cultural icon and a special fund raiser project in her honour.
The story of the battle of Isandlwana took place in the 1800’s. While seated under the fig tree, King Cetshwayo was served with an order by the British to disband the Zulu army. Musical artist and cultural doyen Mbuso Khoza unpacks the full story of the greatest Anglo-Zulu wars of all time, The “Battle of Isandlwana” ahead of the annual on-stage musical lecture led by Khoza with The Afrikan Heritage Ensemble.
Mmatsheko aka Noma-Essence, in conversation with jazz musician Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane about his upcoming performance in Capetown, his PhD music studies and creating sincere jazz music.
Enjoy!
Mmatsheko Mosito aka Noma Essence in conversation with renowned composer, poet and percussionist Eugene Skeef about the brand new studio album titled "Beyond the stars" from the late South African genius of jazz, Bheki Mseleku.
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Essence of Rhythm” with Tsheko in conversation with multi instrumentalist, singer & band member of Urban Village, Tubatsi Mpho Moloi about his personal journey with music and his amazing work in the sound meditation space.
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Tsheko Mosito In conversation with international soul, blues and jazz artist Gregory Porter about the genesis of his musical career, his experiences while visiting South Africa and the wonderful themes in his latest 6th studio album, "All Rise"
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As part of the Youth month "band nights" special on the Rhythm. Tsheko profiled Eastern Cape based afro indie-folk band Ikati Esengxoweni. #Bestof2020
TheRhythwithTsheko throw backs.
KZN based maskandi music duo Shwi Nomtekhala talk to Tsheko Mosito about their journey is music and their latest single featuring the multi-award winning singer/songwriter Nathi Mankayi and Mnqobi Yazo on Essence of Rhythm.
Tsheko Mosito catching up with decorated South African born opera songstress, Pretty Yende live from Vienna, Austria about music, her experiences of performing during a pandemic, success, dominating world stages and tribute to her personal mentor, the late opera, jazz and classical singer, Sibongile Khumalo.
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International Jazz artist, improviser and healer Nduduzo Makhathini in conversation with Tsheko Mosito on exploring the vastness of prayer through music and the stage performances he aptly titled “Imithandazo Ya Kwantu". Makhathini also shares fascinating perspectives on stillness, the sacredness of the band stand during performance, the healing of various societal narratives and the significance of modern composition. Enjoy!
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Our first conversation for the year 2021 on "Essence of Rhythm" is with respected DJ, producer and music curator DJ Kenzhero. Tsheko Mosito speaks to him about music that got us through the lockdown and some essential listening for the soul. Enjoy!
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Ahead of this years global celebration of choral music on the 13th of December 2020 we featured the music of 2 of the many great choirs in South Africa. The young and talented Mzansi Youth Choir and the seasoned SABC choir led by Dr. Thulas Nkabinde.
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We celebrated the release of musical maestro Selaelo Selota’s new record 8 Colours of The rainbow featuring a brilliant blend of classic genres with an exclusive listening session on #EssenceofRhythm
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The Third installment of "Female instrumentalists” on The Rhythm is with notable pianist, composer and performer, Thandi Ntuli. In this conversation, Ntuli unpacks how she’s been able to continue creating music during the global pandemic. She also talks extensively about her artistic compositions for her recently released “Thandi Ntuli Live at Jazzwerkstatt” album.
Our "Female instrumentalists series" on the Rhythm started with well established musical director and bass guitarist Aus Tebza talking about her journey as a bass guitarist, her hopes for her career going forward and the release of her latest single, "Ke Lekile, Ke Paletswe
The gem of Tshivenda Indie folk music Muneyi talks to Tsheko about his career the evolution of African indie folk music and his soul stirring new single, "Vhuludu".
Kekelingo joins Tsheko to chat about his solo career after being part of The Muffinz band and his much talked about latest single with Ami Faku titled "Khonza"
Astrologer and healer Zinzi Faba discusses the significance of the winter solstice, a new moon and a lunar eclipse that occurred on Sunday 21 June 2020.
A brief chat with her vocal highness about a kind of love that conquers everything set against it and her new single “Empini”.
Dr Sello Galane- International musicologist, composer and performer Dr Sello Galane gives us a taste of the #silencingtheguns drumming event that took place in May 2020 and a brief history on the power of drumming amongst Africans.
Nduduzo Makhathini's Blue Note Records debut is sizzling hot! Tsheko Mosito caught up with him during a live listening session of Modes of Communication: Letters from the underworld.
Hugh Masekela- Mabusha Masekela joins Tsheko Mosito in to talk about Bra Hugh Masekela brand new “Township Grooves” album in an exclusive listening session of the album.
"Iimini" is Bongeziwe Mabandla's new album. Here is a listening session of the Album sampling some of the music.
TheRhythmwithTsheko sampled some of the music from the brand new critically acclaimed Bamako album in an exclusive listening session.
Tsheko Mosito chats to renowned media broadcaster and artist Paul Mnisi aka Rude Boy Paul about his interactions and conversations with the late great traditional healer, cultural historian and mystic. Credo Mutwa.
Guest: Jose Andre Entrepreneur @KhombaAfrica
Tune in to a mid-morning weekend show with pizazz hosted by Tsheko Mosito.
On Saturdays you expect an exciting mix of global lifestyle content from fashion, the arts, business & leadership and not to mention, a music playlist to match with contemporary sounds from around the world.
On Sundays it’s all about revival with a fresh musical sounds to uplift and inspire you for the week ahead.
Also expect to invade the playlist with your music “Request line” between 10 and 11 am.
Essence of Rhythm is a laid back contemporary music show which airs every Monday to Thursday from 22:00-00:00.The show will focus on moments in history through music and the elevation of storytelling through music and great discussions for free spirits. The platform will serve as a space to celebrate the music and the artists as well as to uplift it's audience with a carefully curated and memorable playlist. It is essentially a wondrous continuation of the former weekend night programme “The Rhythm” which Mmatsheko Mosito hosted every Saturday & Sunday 21:00-00:00. -The playlist will take on a spirited & classic vibe with a mix of global contemporary and African tunes that will move the listener's emotions to places of fond memories.
Radio 2000 broadcast from the South Africa site where the majority of the Square Kilometre Array is being built. Located in Carnarvon in the Northern Cape, the region is a vast unspoiled area with clear skies, low radio frequency interference and very low light pollution – making it an ideal location for such a sensitive telescope.
In celebrating the spirit of the youth- I co host the show with such one young women, a young women who is on the mission of today’s youth and is prepared to fulfil its mission. A mission to end the injustice of unequal access to education and ensure every young south African has a fair chance to education. Join me with Nompendulo Mkatshwa. A student activist President, Student Representative Council, University of the Witwatersrand and as she puts it
'Each Generation Must, Out of Relative Obscurity, Discover Its Mission, Fulfil It Or Betray It'