Born in Soweto in 1988, Buhlebendalo Mda is known for her vocal prowess and stage presence. She has performed at major festivals like Womad, Queertopia, AfroVibes, and the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, amassing a fiercely loyal following. Her debut solo album, Chosi (2020), explores spiritual themes, and her latest album, Hele (2024), was crafted…
This weekend, on November 2, Kujenga, the fast-rising star on the South African jazz scene, thrilled audiences at the BMW Art Generation at Nirox Sculpture Park. The event featured an intergenerational conversation with artists Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi and Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi, live performances by Kujenga and Thandiswa Mazwai, and a variety of food and fashion…
Johannesburg, South Africa – October 2024: People are always looking for new music. Thankfully, South Africa is home to an incredibly diverse and vibrant music scene, where talented artists continuously push creative boundaries and release exciting new projects for their audiences to enjoy. Following suit, South African singer-songwriter Falco Holmz is getting ready to bless…
Two of the hottest South African rappers Roiii and Boity Thulo have decided to combine their forces for good. The pair have teamed up to release a new single, Oh My (OMG), blending Boity’s insane rap prowess with Roiii’s drill sound. Co-produced by PLXYGRND and Roiii, the track is an embodiment of the evolution of…
October 2024, Johannesburg – Hold onto your hats, music lovers! The highlyanticipated annual YouthX festival is set to turn up the heat on the 12 October 2024 withan epic line-up and thrilling activations that promise to make this year’s event, YX24,one for the books. YX24 is set to light up Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg, bringingtogether…
Saxophonist, Linda Sikhakhane, has garnered both local and international recognition for his distinctive style, which constitutes a smooth fusion of traditional South African sounds with cool, contemporary jazz. A native of Umlazi, Sikhakhane’s road has been shaped by an unshakeable spiritual and cultural foundation, as well as notable collaborations with influential figures in the jazz…
In an interview with BubblegumClub, South African artist Thando, also known as ‘Th&o.‘, discusses his creative journey and influences while unveiling his latest single, Lonely? (Come Along). Four years ago, we covered the release of his first album and it seems apt to do some coverage on this new release. The track is laced with…
I had the opportunity to catch up with Petite Noir, a singer, songwriter and record producer whose work is a beautiful blend of influences, with an uncanny sound and heartbreaking lyrical depth. The enigmatic artist took the time to give us a glimpse of his artistic process and the influences that result in what we now…
The late afternoon sun illuminated the unusually serene courtyard of Rosebank’s Universal Studios as I walked across it to meet and interview Mandisi Dyantyis, a pivotal figure in contemporary South African music, known for his fusion of jazz, Western classical, and African indigenous music. The multi-award-winning artist has a reputation for operating with a quiet…
Ngomgqibelo, uMadala Kunene wayedlala isigingci nesitweletwele sakhe emkhosini obizwa ngokuthi yiFolklore Festival, owa ubanjwe eConstitution Hill, eWomen’s Jail. Ugubha iminyaka engama shumamantathu enkululeko, kwakuwusuku lwezizukulwane zalelizwe, kugcwele yonke iminhlobo yemindeni. Eminye yayingajwayelekile, eminye eyendabuko, eminye midala, eminye mincane, eminye inemithunzi eminingi. Yonke ihlanganiswa yilelizwe lethu elihluphayo. Elilashwa ngomculo. Ngabantu abafana noMadala Kunene. Abadlala iziginci kube…
Filah Lah Lah, a talented singer-songwriter from Pretoria, South Africa, is an artist whose expression of music is shaped by introspection, perched at the intersection of nostalgic soul and futuristic R&B. Her sound has sirened the attention of many brands attuned to the pulse of culture—most recently, Heineken Silver, otherwise known as the “Surprisingly Smooth”…
Tonight, Johannesburg’s music scene reaches a crescendo with the final concert of the Hidden Spaces Winter Music Series. In partnership with Rayna Music, the Goethe-Institut invites audiences to an immersion in a spectacular evening that brings the city’s fiercest talent to life in one of its most unlikely venues. This concert isn’t just the culmination…
