Today, we feature Ntsika of The Soil who came into inception in 2003 when all the members met in school during jam sessions. Back then ,the group was known as Particles of the soil and consisted of more than 25 members. As years passed, some members departed due to other engagements. In 2010, the group was down to four members. In 2012, The Soil released their self-titled debut LP this achieved platinum status selling over 50,000 copies. The Soil is a South African acapella 3 member group is a blend of contemporary township style and an electric mix of urban contemporary which fuses beat box and soul.

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Ntsika of The Soil

oday, we feature Kunle Ayo, a Nigerian jazz Artist based in South Africa.

Kunle Ayo

Today, we feature Turbonix Two way who was born in Krugersdorp on the West Rand of South Africa. His passion for music began at the age of 12. He asked a friend of his while on the playground at school, what is this House Music that everyone is talking about to which the friend replied, it is that type of music which does not have does not have any type of vocals or singing on it? This was because at that time in South Africa House music that was popular was played alongside the indigenous Kwaito music and was easily was easily distinguishable lyrics. After hearing this sound of music that mostly does not have singing on it, he listened to the late DJ Khabzela, DJ Fresh and many others. Let us now listen to our take off song

Turbonix

Today, we feature Denzil Erasmus of the album Journey of Grace. Denzil is passionate about empowering other talented saxophonists. He initially had dreams of being a fireman until he had got bitten by the music bug which compelled him to pursue a career in music. The Westdene resident started his journey of playing the saxophone in 1997. He fell in love with the saxophone when he witnessed someone at his church play it during a service and was also inspired by famous international saxophonist Kenny G. Erasmus plays different kinds of music on his saxophone such as gospel, jazz and house music. His main wish is to open a saxophone academy. He has worked with a number of artists in the local music industry, one of them is an Idols Judge Unathi Msengana, Lulu Dikana

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