Osu Blackrose is a 23 year-old singer from the East rand with a passion for music. Having been a music enthusiast from a very young age, she eventually took her love for music seriously when she decided to study Sound Engineering at Varsity College but unfortunately had to drop out two years in due to financial circumstances. Osu released her first single titled ‘Soap’ on digital platforms and gained attention […]
Sibusile Xaba carries forth the Maskandi / Mbaqanga tradition of the KwaZulu Natal midlands, from where he originates. Steeped in the lineage of Zulu guitar giant Madala Kunene (Sibusile’s first mentor) & warrior chants of vocal master, Shaluza Max, he not only owns these influences, but pushes the envelope as only a maestro with a keen ear for the future does. Being the charismatic guitar savant he is, Xaba reframes […]
Born and raised in Johannesburg, Keenan Meyer is a classically trained pianist, composer and scholar. From attending concerts produced in his hometown of Bosmont as a young boy, to graduating from the University of Pretoria with a Bachelor of Music Degree in 2018, he has had a lifelong relationship with music. His study of impressionistic composers combined with the melodic elegance of the romantic style in music undeniably influenced his […]
Grammy award winning singer-songwriter, Manana, hails from The Kingdom of Eswatini, currently based in Johannesburg. The 27-year-old artist whose full name is Ndumiso Manana, has grown to prominence on South Africa's music scene and is a musical interloper. He has written songs for Ami Faku for "eBhayi", Amanda Black for "Africa" and Sauti Sol for "Feel My Love and Fire". Manana has a Jazz background and is part of the […]
27 year old South African, Frank Apollo, real name Phumlane Makuoa, is a content creator who is very well vested within the music industry as a producer, podcaster, DJ, curator and events promoter. He is no stranger to the music industry especially. He is also a director of an events company, TruMusic Events and founder of Good Vibes Radio as well, an online music podcast. Frank shows how he is […]
Producer and multi-instrumentalist from Port Elizabeth, Wesley Keet’s fascination with music started at a young age. After picking up a copy of Fruity Loops 3 in high school, he has been making beats ever since. He has worked with national and international artists as a keyboardist, music director, producer and featured artist across genres. Having had sessions as a keyboardist (and vocalist too), playing gigs and festivals in South […]
A versatile songstress from Klerksdorp, Ayanda Jiya always had a burning desire for music and singing from the age of six. With a family that supported her talent, she was nurtured in the comfort of her home to become the musician and exceptional songwriter she is today. Ayanda is influenced by a lot of genres, mostly Gospel, Jazz, Neo Soul and RnB. She recorded her very first song entitled ‘Rescue Me’ […]
Childhood friends Mpumelelo Mcata and Lindani Buthelezi grew up together in Spruitview, East Rand, where they founded the BLK JKS in 2000. After varying line-ups, they were joined by Molefi Makananise and Tshepang Ramoba from Soweto and the four played their first gig in Grahamstown in 2005. A year later, they came second in the run-up to represent South Africa at the Global Battle of the Bands competition. After the release of their self-titled EP with five […]
Made up of DJ & Producer, Maxwell Mvemve aka CipherSkillz and DJ, Producer & Film Director, Sandile Tebogo Mfaba aka Sairo, The Soulfulists are a multi-talented creative duo whose artistry is rooted in authenticity and influenced by Jazz, Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop, Nu-Jazz, Broken Beat and Dance music. Hailing from the streets of Diepkloof, The Soulfulists‘ artistry is rooted in authenticity and fans continue to see this through their versatile music. Listen […]
