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A version of Fela Kuti's hit song Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense, released by SA DJ and music producer Mzee, will form part of an international compilation album honouring the music legend. ....
In tune with music genius Yonela Mnana Spirit of improvisation lives with no restriction in his depths Modise Sekgothe > By Modise Sekgothe - 03 June 2021 - 15:26 Jazz pianist, scholar, vocalist and teacher Yonela Mnana Image: Supplied To truly learn from pianists and understand them, you must find them alone, as opposed to in the context of the band. This is the sense we get with the work of SA jazz pianist, scholar, vocalist and teacher Yonela Mnana. The choices he makes and the direction he takes the music in are always unexpected and yet ever more in tune with what the moment wills out of him. ....
Virtual rhythm and blues concert celebrates Africa Month Page Content Local music superstars Msaki, Shekinah and Vusi Mahlasela will headline Joburg’s signature rhythm and blues concert scheduled for live streaming on Thursday, 27 and Friday, 28 May from 7 pm. The virtual concert, which celebrates Africa Month will be hosted alongside a music workshop, which will also be streamed on https://afroarts.co.za as well as the AfricanWomenWritersNetwork page on Facebook. The workshop is designed for budding musicians and will focus on the intricacies of the entertainment industry for future Joburg artists who plan to pursue a career in songwriting. The much-anticipated music extravaganza, which is the second leg of the two-day programme will feature contemporary vocalist Bonj and bassist Aus Tebza on the bill. The two have toured and recorded internationally and will join the concert as guest artists. ....
There comes a point in life where you realise you don’t have that much time left, so you have to make the most of every moment and put some good back into the world, says musician Dan Chiorboli. He’s explaining why the album he’s just released with an eclectic bunch of fellow artists features a surprising and unusual range of songs. Indeed, Radio Ubuntu by The Solidarity Express features lyrics about climate change, migration, overpopulation, the unsustainable use of resources, xenophobia and the quest for racial harmony. In a country where hashtags like #PutSouthAfricansFirst spread hate on social media, it’s certainly calling out popular sentiment. ....