A Musical Journey

Johannesburg: The Wits Arts & Literature Experience - known this year simply as WALE 4.0 - is living up to its billing as the rising star on the South African arts festival calendar with a massive 75 events over four days.

last minute reminder that the final two concerts of my SA tour with Udai Mazumdar (tabla) will be in Cape Town this coming weekend on the 22nd and 23rd. This is your last chance to catch this very exciting collaboration this year, unless you are around for our June/July Swiss tour with Indian classical vocalist Piu Nandi.

Amstel takes South African music to new heights

In an attempt to bring fans closer to their favourite musicians, Amstel has launched Amstel Golden Hour, a year-long premium music experience that promotes and supports South African talent at major music festivals and events.

Yes. The rumours are true .... it's finally been confirmed and now its time to get in line and make sure you do not miss the show that has everyone talking...

Live Nation Global Touring and Big Concerts today confirmed that U2 will return to South Africa for the first time since the PopMart Tour in 1998. U2 will make history as the first band to stage live concerts in the Soccer World Cup Stadia in both Johannesburg and Cape Town with two dates scheduled for the New Year as part of the U2 360° Tour.

The Soul Servers win international attention

What does it take for a young, unknown African act to win a global audience? Many artists have asked this question, and tried all kinds of strategies.

The talented lead singers of the Soul Servers, Zanele Goqo and Motlalepule Thabane, two young women from Soweto, are unassuming and shy – a far cry from the self-obsessed egomania of so many would-be artists who just want attention and stardom. The production team of Floyd Nceba Sizani and George Lusenga know well the difficulties and challenges of finding success in their industry, and like the vocalists, seem to be motivated by a genuine love of music.

Rocking the Blues for nearly two decades! Albert Frost started playing guitar in 1989 when he was only 12 and made a name for himself in the early nineties as the 15-year-old guitarist for the seminal band the Blues Broers.

Nineteen events throughout September means music in all its brilliant diversity is one of the hottest calling cards at this year’s Joburg Arts Alive.

Undoubtedly the doyenne of the events is Jazz on the Lake which has become a highlight of the year for music fans throughout the city who eagerly embrace a day of quality music in a distinctly family setting – at no cost.

Johannesburg:- With his new self-titled album, “Unconventional Sol” introduces himself as an important new South African artist, with a debut that is fresh and creative while deeply imbued with a sense of tradition.