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This week's song of the week is "Abuti Thabiso", a hit from Dr Steve Kekana's album, Thapelo (1980). Self- written, It i...
17/02/2024

This week's song of the week is "Abuti Thabiso", a hit from Dr Steve Kekana's album, Thapelo (1980). Self- written, It is a plea to the elder brother to support the family as the father has passed on.

In African culture it is his duty to take over the father's responsibilities and assist his mother in bringing up his siblings. Seemingly, the brother has turned his back on the family by staying far away in the big cities. Family politics!

My song of the week is "I'm In Love With a DJ" from Yvonne Chakachaka 's album, I'm Burning Up (1986). On a rainy day a ...
09/02/2024

My song of the week is "I'm In Love With a DJ" from Yvonne Chakachaka 's album, I'm Burning Up (1986).

On a rainy day a young lass is home alone listening to the radio. The conducive weather plays with her mind as she imagines herself in the arms of the smooth- talking disc jockey, Leeroy Stone of Rainbow Station KMOD FM95 Richardstown, Arkansas. The deejay (played by Danny Bridgens) invites calls from lonely young ladies and her fantasy pushes her to make the move and express her feelings towards the jock.

Sounds familiar? Theater of the mind!

Dr Thomas Chauke was born on 5th February 1952 in Saselamani, Malamulele, Limpopo Province and named Hasani Thomas Chauk...
08/02/2024

Dr Thomas Chauke was born on 5th February 1952 in Saselamani, Malamulele, Limpopo Province and named Hasani Thomas Chauke.

Regarded as "King of Xitsonga Traditional Music", guitarist, composer and producer "Xinyori" has to date released more than 37 albums backed by Xinyori Sisters. The multi award winner's son and daughter are also established musicians in their own right.

As we remember the departure of Hugh Masekela this week (23 January 2018), my song of the week is "Change" from his albu...
26/01/2024

As we remember the departure of Hugh Masekela this week (23 January 2018), my song of the week is "Change" from his album, Time (2002) which he co-wrote with Blondie Makhene and Mbongeni Ngema.

It is addressing the negative image of Africa due to its predominantly dictatorial leadership tendencies. The subsequent coups and civil wars create poverty, hunger and starvation. The West pretends to mediate and lend aid to war-ravaged countries while fuelling the wars by selling them weapons. Masekela names some of the main culprits and requests for them to give way to new leaders.

Elections are meant to change leaders to avoid overstaying their welcome.

Simphiwe Dana was born in Gcuwa (Butterworth), Eastern Cape on 23rd January 1980. She grew up in Lusikisiki. After her S...
26/01/2024

Simphiwe Dana was born in Gcuwa (Butterworth), Eastern Cape on 23rd January 1980. She grew up in Lusikisiki.

After her SAMA11 and Kora winning debut, Zandisile, she followed up with another SAMA table sweeper, One Love Movement On Bantu Biko Street. Her Lyric Theatre live-recorded album is titled An Evening with Simphiwe Dana. The rest is jazztory!

Kenny Mathaba was born on 19th January 1957 in Orlando West, Soweto and named Malusi Kenneth Mathaba. Lead guitarist, he...
26/01/2024

Kenny Mathaba was born on 19th January 1957 in Orlando West, Soweto and named Malusi Kenneth Mathaba.

Lead guitarist, he played for groups like Mad Dogs , Balopi, Twilight Band, Babsy Mlangeni Band, Black Hawks and Malopoets. The brains behind Ozila, he has produced many artists including Charm, Thoko Ndlozi, Olive Masinga and Jonas Gwangwa 's three albums. The harmonica player has written music scores for Mapantsula, Loction Culture, Hi-Jack Stories to mention a few.

My song of the week is "Mme Matshidiso", a track from Mpharanyana and The Peddlers' 1979 album, Hela Ngwanana. Composed ...
19/01/2024

My song of the week is "Mme Matshidiso", a track from Mpharanyana and The Peddlers' 1979 album, Hela Ngwanana.

Composed by Mac Mathunjwa and Themba Mokoena during the disco music era, it is about a woman whose daughter's love affair ended but she continued spreading lies about her engagement to the young man. He is complaining to the woman as the rumors she spreads make it difficult for him to move on. Every girl he approaches knows about his forthcoming marriage to her daughter, Matshidiso. Desperation and jeopardy!

Mandoza was born on 17th January 1978 in Zola, Soweto and named Mduduzi Edmund Tshabalala. Former member of kwaito outfi...
18/01/2024

Mandoza was born on 17th January 1978 in Zola, Soweto and named Mduduzi Edmund Tshabalala.

Former member of kwaito outfit Chiskop, his solo career produced various albums but he'll always be remembered for his December 2000 hit, Nkalakatha. It won SAMA7's Best Kwaito Music Album. A movie on his life and career titled “Nkalakatha: The Life of Mandoza” was released in 2023. Uzoyithola Kanjani?

This week's song of the week is "Hapo Zamani", from Miriam Makeba's 1967 album, Pata Pata. Written by Zimbabwe born musi...
13/01/2024

This week's song of the week is "Hapo Zamani", from Miriam Makeba's 1967 album, Pata Pata. Written by Zimbabwe born musician Dorothy Masuka, it was inspired by the pain and frustration of living in exile.

Due to colonisation, oppression and discrimination she lived in various countries of the world. In fact, many Africans went into exile to fight the system from outside. That homeless experience was disruptive and lonely, but they kept the freedom flame burning and exposed the brutality of the System to the world.

Mshoza was born on 7 January 1984 in Soweto and named Nomasonto Maswanganyi.Through BullDawgz Music the dancer/singer re...
10/01/2024

Mshoza was born on 7 January 1984 in Soweto and named Nomasonto Maswanganyi.

Through BullDawgz Music the dancer/singer released her debut album, BullDawgz First Lady (2002). It carried the hit, "Kortes". However, it was the hit single, "Abantu Bam' " that scored her a nomination in the 2017 Metro FM Music Awards' Best Kwaito Single category. It is from her album, Umshoza Yi Bozza.

This week, the song of the week is "To All The Girls I've Loved Before", a smooth ballad by Spanish singer, Julio Iglesi...
05/01/2024

This week, the song of the week is "To All The Girls I've Loved Before", a smooth ballad by Spanish singer, Julio Iglesias. Originally composed by Albert Hammond and Hal David, it was popularized by the duet of Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson on the latter 's album,1100 Bel Air Place (1984).

It is about a man who looked back and reminisced about the journey of his love life and the ladies who crossed his path and made it worthwhile. Some are married and some have passed on, but they all enriched his love and life experience. Salute!

Selaelo Selota was born on 3 January 1965 at Sekuruwe, Moletji in Limpopo Province. Maestro guitarist, his backing band ...
03/01/2024

Selaelo Selota was born on 3 January 1965 at Sekuruwe, Moletji in Limpopo Province. Maestro guitarist, his backing band was Taola.

Besides producing other musicians, his solo career produced albums like Painted Faces, Enchanted Gardens, Stories Lived and Told etc. One of his popular hits at live performances is Thrrr...Phaaa!

Seraki Lazarus Kgagudi was born on 3rd January 1953 at Mohlaletse, Limpopo Province. Former member of Hunters, his backi...
03/01/2024

Seraki Lazarus Kgagudi was born on 3rd January 1953 at Mohlaletse, Limpopo Province. Former member of Hunters, his backing bands included Black Cat Trio, The Neighbours and Step Ahead. His solo career produced hits like Makarapa, This Place is Boring, Sekala and Gauteng.

Ngoato a Ngoato was also known as The Silver Fox.

My song of the week is "Loliwe", the title track of Zahara's 2011 debut album. Composed by Bulelwa Mkutukana herself, it...
30/12/2023

My song of the week is "Loliwe", the title track of Zahara's 2011 debut album.

Composed by Bulelwa Mkutukana herself, it was inspired by the movement of the passenger train as it arrived at the station. In the song it brings joy to a lonely woman whose husband is returning home from the big cities after a long time. She's been praying for his safe return and her prayers are answered.

In South African history the train was enabler of the migratory labour system. It carried men from the rural areas to the golden mines in the Reef. Hugh Masekela, Welkom Duru, Bayete, Bholoja and Mbongeni Ngema also wrote about it in different contexts while one of our country's music supergroup was named Stimela. It was the symbol of the movement of our people.

Shosholoza!

Oleseng Shadrack Shuping was born on 27th December 1963 in Bochabelo, Welkom, Free State Province. Former member of Atte...
27/12/2023

Oleseng Shadrack Shuping was born on 27th December 1963 in Bochabelo, Welkom, Free State Province. Former member of Atteridgeville Happy Boys, his debut solo release was "Se Gopole" (1998) which was followed by many award-winning albums. After his passing in 2010, Cool Spot Productions released Tsa Bofelo on his OSSH Music label. Soldier of the cross!

My song of the week is "It Started With a Kiss", a chartbuster by British soul group, Hot Chocolate from their album, M...
22/12/2023

My song of the week is "It Started With a Kiss", a chartbuster by British soul group, Hot Chocolate from their album, Mystery (1982). Written by Jamaica-born front man Lester Errol Brown, it was inspired by his crush on a little girl at the tender age of 9. He never forgot their first kiss but to his disappointment, the girl outgrew the crush.

Do you remember your first love? Was it love at first sight?

Gospel star Lundi was born Lundi Tyamara on 16th December 1978 in Worcester, Western Cape. Inspired by Dr Rebecca Malope...
21/12/2023

Gospel star Lundi was born Lundi Tyamara on 16th December 1978 in Worcester, Western Cape. Inspired by Dr Rebecca Malope, he took the gospel music world by storm and released hits like "Mphefumlo Wam".

His awards include: Kora's Best Gospel Artist (2003); SAMA's Best African Traditional Gospel (2008); Crown Gospel Music Awards' Classic Of All Times (2010)and Crown Gospel Music Awards' Best Music Video (2014).

My song of the week is "Long Distance Love", from Little Feat's album titled, The Last Record Album (1975). The band 's ...
15/12/2023

My song of the week is "Long Distance Love", from Little Feat's album titled, The Last Record Album (1975).

The band 's founder and lead vocalist, Lowell George wrote the song out of the experience of a deep longing for a far away lover. Missing her, the only contact is the telephone and a prayer, especially if the parting was ugly.

Many people can relate to the loneliness, anxiety and agony of such situations. Jackson Browne did a piano live version of the song.

Don Laka was born on 15th December 1958 in Mamelodi and named Mahwetša Donald Laka. Musician, pianist, composer and prod...
13/12/2023

Don Laka was born on 15th December 1958 in Mamelodi and named Mahwetša Donald Laka.

Musician, pianist, composer and producer, he is co-founder of KalawaJazmee Records.In 2017 he was honoured with a SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award. Former member of The Flood, Harari and Umoja, his solo career is synonymous with the kwai-jazz brand.

My song of the week is “There's Music In The Air”, the title track of Letta Mbulu 's 1976 album. Co-written by Caiphus S...
08/12/2023

My song of the week is “There's Music In The Air”, the title track of Letta Mbulu 's 1976 album. Co-written by Caiphus Semenya and Waylon Jennings, it was released at the height of suffocating repression in South African history. Nothing but music could give hope to the people wherever they found themselves. Look for love in the music...

Dj Oskido was born Sibonginkosi Oscar Mdlongwa on 29th November 1967 in Oukasie, Brits. Producer, recording artist, clu...
29/11/2023

Dj Oskido was born Sibonginkosi Oscar Mdlongwa on 29th November 1967 in Oukasie, Brits.

Producer, recording artist, club and radio deejay, he is co-founder of KalawaJazmee Records with Don Laka and Dj Kristos. He'll always be associated with the kwaito music era, especially group Brothers of Peace.

The Big O!

My song of the week is ABC (Insimbi), a 1983 song by Muntu. Written by Condry Ziqubu himself, it is a call to parents to...
17/11/2023

My song of the week is ABC (Insimbi), a 1983 song by Muntu. Written by Condry Ziqubu himself, it is a call to parents to send their children to school for a better future. It was released seven years after the Soweto uprising as many youngsters had lost confidence in the education system. The problem was not education but the system.

Without education there is no other option to prepare for the future. Even now!

DJ Maphorisa was born on 15th November 1987 in Soshanguve, Pretoria and named Themba Sekowe. Credited for popularizing "...
16/11/2023

DJ Maphorisa was born on 15th November 1987 in Soshanguve, Pretoria and named Themba Sekowe. Credited for popularizing "amapiano" music, the producer, singer and songwriter is a former member of Uhuru whose hits include "Y-Tsukutja" (2013).

Lenyora la Muzik!

My song of the week is "I am...I Said", from Neil Diamond's album, Stones (1971). Written by Leslie himself, it is abou...
10/11/2023

My song of the week is "I am...I Said", from Neil Diamond's album, Stones (1971). Written by Leslie himself, it is about the frustration experienced by migrant labourers who spend most of their lives in the big cities working for their families yet deep down in their hearts missing home. He loved the city life of Los Angeles yet missed his place of birth, Brooklyn in New York.

Torn between two shores!

Alec "Om" Khaoli was born on 5th November 1953 in Pimville, Soweto and named Monnapule Molefi Khaoli. Founder member of...
08/11/2023

Alec "Om" Khaoli was born on 5th November 1953 in Pimville, Soweto and named Monnapule Molefi Khaoli. Founder member of The Beaters, his specialty is the bass guitar. Besides Harari and his solo career, he' ll always be associated with Umoja which later became Image.

Together with Condry Ziqubu, CJB's Neo Maphaka, Majoy and Sasa they'll be performing at Polokwane's Meropa Casino on Saturday 18th November.

Mazvita sekuru wanga!

Still on the unfortunate subject of forced removals of the past, I revisit Strike Vilakazi's hit, Meadowlands (1956). Th...
03/11/2023

Still on the unfortunate subject of forced removals of the past, I revisit Strike Vilakazi's hit, Meadowlands (1956). Though the regime of the time welcomed it as a promotional song for the removals from Sophiatown to Meadowlands, it was in fact a protest against the relocation. It was popularized by artists like Nancy Jacobs and Her Sisters, Dorothy Masuka, Miriam Makeba, Sibongile Khumalo and others. Over the years it remains a stubborn anti-removals anthem.

Ons dak nie, ons phola hi!

Dr Colbert Rudzani Mukwevho was born on 26th October 1965 in Gumbani a ka Mukhomi, but later his family was forced to re...
01/11/2023

Dr Colbert Rudzani Mukwevho was born on 26th October 1965 in Gumbani a ka Mukhomi, but later his family was forced to relocate to Tsh*tomboni in the former Venda homeland.

Many people know him as leader of Harley and the Rasta Family whose album, Lion In A Sheepskin (1990) was produced by Sello Chicco Twala. He actually started his career with Thrilling Artists back in 1975 and led The Comforters in the 1980's before venturing into a solo career. His album, 'The Lord Is My Rock' won SAMA's Best Reggae Album in 1997.

Ahoy!!!

May the winning spirit of our national rugby team reign across the examination centers of this beautiful country. May th...
30/10/2023

May the winning spirit of our national rugby team reign across the examination centers of this beautiful country. May the rain wash away the fear and doubt in the minds of the candidates. The time is now!!! 🏆

My song of the week is "Mannenberg", an instrumental jazz track by master pianist, Abdullah Ibrahim. Recorded in 1974 wh...
20/10/2023

My song of the week is "Mannenberg", an instrumental jazz track by master pianist, Abdullah Ibrahim.

Recorded in 1974 while he was still Dollar Brand, it was inspired by the 1966 forced removal of the Coloured community from District Six to the Cape Flats township of Manenberg. It is actually a protest song against the apartheid regime 's Group Areas Act.

Painful memories but easy to dance to.

Mosa Jonas Gwangwa was born in Orlando East, Soweto on 19th October 1937. The master trombonist whose career is associa...
18/10/2023

Mosa Jonas Gwangwa was born in Orlando East, Soweto on 19th October 1937.

The master trombonist whose career is associated with the Jazz Epistles, the Union of South Africa, Shakawe and Amandla Cultural Ensemble will be remembered for classics like Kgomo, Morwa, Flowers of the Nation and Ulibambe Lingashoni.

In 2010 Dr Gwangwa was honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold.

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This Saturday is the long awaited spectacular evening of the LILA's at The Ranch Hotel west of Polokwane in Limpopo Province. Max Mojapelo is one of the recipients of the awards which are scheduled to start at 18h00. Have you bought a ticket to witness this historic event? No tickets are sold at the venue.

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