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

Kunle Ayo

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.

Ntsika of The Soil

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

Denzil Erasmus

Today, we feature Mohlakeng Acapella, a group of six young male artistswhich was formulated in June 2010. The group was formed with a purpose of reviving music in the greater Allanridge as well as bringing diversity in the music industry more especially in Matjabeng, Lejwelepotswa and Free State province at large. The group consists of the following artist Morapeli Motaung aka “Post” Ithabeleng Potsoane aka Itha , Teboho Macheli aka”Papa and Lucky Puso aka Laza. Since the group was established, Mohlakeng Acapella had an opportunity to stage with Nationally and internationally known Artists such as The Soil, Judith Sephuma, Budazana, Sibongile Khumal, Tshepo Tsola, Micasa and many others.

Mohlakeng Acapella

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.

Today, we follow the life and times of Africans of tomorrow which is a publishing company which deals with publishing different artists across all genres in the South African music scene. The first musical project which is published by the company is the rare African space Adventure by the night Shade which was released in 2016 it is the debut mix tape by Night Shade it includes 12 songs. ATAG is also venturing into television and filming making which are broadcast on YouTube, by expanding into the video industry in South Africa. Africans of tomorrow Art Group is a platform to express the unique styles of African creative genius which is applied in entertainment but the overall objective of ATAG is to promote peace and unity in the world, particularly in Africa.

ATAG

Today, we feature Moreira (Chonguica) who was born in Matola just outside Maputo, the capital of Mozambique on the 13 of February 1977. His ambition was to become a musician, so he moved to Cape Town in South Africa, where he graduated at the South African College of Music with a degree in jazz performance and an honours in ethnomusicology in the year 2000. This where Moreira has established an impressive list of credits to his name. In March 2017- after five years of discussion, the long awaited album collaboration is here between our very talented Mozambican saxophonist Moreira Chongisa Chonguica and the lion of Africa, Cameroonians Manu Dibango. The album is to be released on Friday the 31st March of 2017 at the 18th edition of the Cape Town Jazz Festival. Moreira Shongisa, the last time I heard of Manu Dibango who was popular in Swaziland in the late 70ntees and now coming very strong, thanks to you and Lesley Wells who is now your Manager. The album is launched before Jazz festival and also played at the Jazz Festival with 83 year old Mano Dibango and 40 year Moreira Chonguisa.

Moreira Chongisa (Chonguica)

Ayodel the second, is the son of this very African continent Lagos Nigeria, a son who has succeeded to capture his roots from continent to continent. He is one of the most profound jazz Artist of our time.

Ayodel II

Sounds of Africa is about the life and times of Blessed Mwale a Zimbabwean musician by birth and a South African by choice. The twist and turns of his life made him to resort to coming to South Africa for greener pastures. His album Highway, is a success beyond his expectation for it has sold more than 30,000 copies thus far. His music career started in Zimbabwe in 1998 where he recorded his first album. He first worked in Soweto for a spaza shop earning R300.00 a month and today he is a Master chef and also a manager of different outlets, one of them, the canteen here at SABC Radio Park and the TV side.

Blessed Mwale

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