Zolani Mahola: The One Who Sings
Zolani Mahola, who garnered worldwide acclaim as the lead singer of Freshlyground, has announced that, in 2020, she will focus on her solo career and is currently busy recording her
New album releases by South African artists
The time has come for Festive Season shopping and gift ideas that we just cannot begin to comprehend right now. While you may not be able to buy physical copies
Amanda Black takes back her power with new album
Multiple-award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Amanda Black recently released her highly anticipated sophomore album, Power. The album boasts 13 tracks that see Black taking her place among South Africa’s most
Nduduzo Makhathini signs with legendary jazz label
The visionary South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini is set to release his Blue Note Records debut Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds in April 2020. The American
Thanks for the Dance: The posthumous Leonard Cohen album
For this new posthumous Leonard Cohen album, a collection of previously unheard Leonard Cohen material has been arranged by the singer’s son, Adam, and features various collaborators. Thanks for the
Freshlyground goes back to where it all started
Join us for a very special evening, celebrating 17 years of award-winning music making, at an intimate farewell before Freshlyground goes on an extended break. Zolani Mahola is launching a
Angela Gheorghiu releases her solo album ‘Plaisir d’amour’
25 years after her debut recording with Decca Classics, celebrated soprano Angela Gheorghiu releases her solo album Plaisir d’amour on 15 November 2019. The 23-track album features rare and classic
Bongani Tembe: 25 years at the helm of the KZN Phil and so much more!
It is a time for celebration! For the past 25 years, as Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Bongani Tembe has been extremely successful in leading the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra –
Casta Diva presents ‘Concert of Dreams’
Opera is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful forms of emotion transformed into music. In each aria, you feel and hear the joy, love, madness, anger, sadness – any emotion
The Marimba Workshop | Interactive team building sessions
The Marimba Workshop is one of the leading manufacturers of African Marimbas both locally and internationally. With over 25 year of experience in the music industry the company has built up an invaluable
Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project comes to South Africa
In just a few months, cellist Yo-Yo Ma makes his long-awaited South African debut at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. On Saturday, 8 February at 19:00, Mr Ma will perform Johann Sebastian
Zolani Mahola to star in her first solo theatre production
Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground fame is set to enlighten, entertain and incite audiences in her one-woman show, The One Who Sings (from the Xhosa “Lo Uculayo”) at the Baxter Theatre
The South African Singers celebrates 20 years of excellence in song
The South African Singers (SA Singers), in close collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, is delighted to present the 20th-anniversary celebration with the world premiere of The Crucifixion, composed by
KZN Philharmonic Spring Symphony Season 2019
With outstanding soloists, star conductors & acclaimed choirs, the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra proudly presents the Spring Season of its renowned World Symphony Series 2019 from 31 October to 21 November.
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Season 2019
Following a successful Early Spring Season, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) are pleased to provide you with details for the forthcoming Spring Season, which will open with the much anticipated annual Joint
Prime Fest 2019: Joburg’s hottest annual music and lifestyle festival
There’s nothing that South Africans enjoy more than a day out in the sun and fresh air with great company, music, food and drinks. And what better way to celebrate the
Fundraising concert for disadvantaged students in Soweto
Thuthukani Music Conservatoire, one of the very reputable and popular music schools in Soweto, will showcase ‘what the school is all about’ through an Orchestral Music Concert. The concert will
Wynton Marsalis joins Joy of Jazz 2019 line-up
American jazz giant Wynton Marsalis will unleash his magic at the upcoming 22nd edition of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2019 festival with three different performances. These will ensnare his
The National Youth Orchestra of Germany tours South Africa
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra proudly presents The National Youth Orchestra of Germany. This much-anticipated concert, which is part of their South African tour, will take place on 13 August at
An audacious three genre performance is coming to Artscape
An audacious three genre performance is coming to Artscape led by 2019 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz, Mandla Mlangeni, featuring the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and the Gugulethu Voices
USA Choir comes to South Africa’s MICM!
The Troubadours are the Upper School singers from the Waterford School who possess the highest degree of dedication, musical skill, and passion for choral singing. Students are selected for the
Saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça brings Afro World Jazz to Norval Foundation on Africa Day
Award-winning Mozambican saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça, celebrated as one of Africa’s most innovative Jazz musicians, returns to Cape Town for a single performance on Africa Day, at 20:30 on Saturday 25
JPO’s 2019 World Symphony Series Winter Season
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) is pleased to announce details of its 2019 Winter Season. This runs at the Linder Auditorium in Parktown between 22 May and 13 June with
Bringing black womxn musicians to the periphery
Under the leadership of trailblazing singer songwriter Rehilwe Mooketsi, a new recording label has been launched. Appropriately named Phunya, the new label has a different mission; to bring performers who
Youth music celebration provides music education amongst diverse communities
The Bon Amis Music Picnic features bands from a selection of schools from across Cape Town performing in a joint concert that celebrates our youth and the joy of making
Music Education in Soweto important as a tool for human development
Music might seem like a luxury in a country where poverty and joblessness are the order of the day, especially in places that are in need of great infrastructural and