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SUMMARY:Nduduzo Makhathini Presents An Ongoing Rehearsal with Maestro Herbie Tsoaeli
DESCRIPTION:Nduduzo Makhathini Presents: The Ongoing Rehearsal \nwith Maestro Herbie Tsoaeli – Revisited \nFollowing an extraordinary reception in Cape Town\, The Ongoing Rehearsal returns by popular demand for a special Johannesburg edition. \nAudiences in Johannesburg had been calling for this performance after its Cape Town presentation\, and with Nduduzo Makhathini briefly back in South Africa\, the opportunity to revisit this remarkable musical conversation was simply too special to miss. \nThe Ongoing Rehearsal is an evolving performance series conceived by acclaimed pianist\, composer\, improvisor and scholar Nduduzo Makhathini. More than a concert\, it is a living artistic practice—a space where music is discovered in real time through listening\, trust\, memory and improvisation. Each edition brings together artists whose musical journeys intersect in meaningful ways\, creating performances that can never be repeated in quite the same form. \nOver the years\, the series has featured some of South Africa’s most compelling creative voices\, including Thandi Ntuli\, Muneyi\, Ndabo Zulu\, and many others\, becoming an important platform for musical dialogue\, experimentation and intergenerational exchange within South African jazz and beyond. \nFor this special edition\, Ndududzo Makhathini and Maestro Herbie Tsoaeli\, one of the country’s most respected bassists and an enduring force in South African jazz. reconnect to re-imagine each others long shared histories and catalogs\, Their relationship spans many years of collaboration\, performance and shared musical exploration. Together they have shaped and contributed to a body of work rooted deeply in African musical thought while continuing to push the language of contemporary jazz forward. \nThis performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to witness two generations of master musicians sharing the stage in an intimate duet. It is a conversation between piano and upright bass; between collaborators\, friends and thinkers ; between two artists whose work continues to shape the sound and future of South African jazz and overall songbook. \nMore than revisiting familiar compositions\, the evening becomes a celebration of shared histories\, mutual respect and the living archive of African jazz. Through improvisation\, they honour one another’s musical journeys while creating something entirely new in the moment. \nPerformances of this nature are exceptionally rare. They remind us that jazz is not only a genre\, but a living tradition—one that is continually renewed through dialogue\, collaboration and collective imagination. \nFor audiences\, this is a unique opportunity to experience two of South Africa’s greatest musical minds in an intimate setting\, performing together in a way that is spontaneous\, deeply personal and impossible to replicate.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/nduduzo-makhathini-presents-an-ongoing-rehearsal-with-maestro-herbie-tsoaeli/
LOCATION:Untitled Basement\, 7 Reserve St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260717T220000
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SUMMARY:Did I Do My Thing? Tour - Cape Town
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URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/did-i-do-my-thing-tour-cape-town/
LOCATION:Homecoming Centre\, 15 M59\, District Six\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7925\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260717T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260717T230000
DTSTAMP:20260704T170018Z
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SUMMARY:Gabi Motuba
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed vocalist and composer Gabi Motuba creates music that is bold\, expressive and deeply personal. Blending jazz\, African music and improvisation\, she delivers performances that are both intimate and adventurous. \nDiscover one of South Africa’s most exciting contemporary jazz voices. \nFor an uninterrupted listening experience\, the kitchen closes 30 minutes before the performance and reopens during the interval. \nDoors Open: 18:00 \nMusic Starts: 20:00
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/gabi-motuba/
LOCATION:Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge\, Green Park Corner Lower Road corner\, W Rd S\, Morningside\, Johannesburg\, 2000
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T230000
DTSTAMP:20260704T154700Z
CREATED:20260704T154700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T154700Z
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SUMMARY:Bokang Ramatlapengat Hugh's Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Bokang Makhotso Ramatlapeng is a vocalist\, songwriter\, composer\, and storyteller whose music sits at the intersection of African tradition\, jazz\, and gospel. Previously performing under the name Her Own Skin\, a declaration she adopted in her early twenties as a commitment to artistic authenticity in an industry that often demands conformity. This was not just a stage name; it was and remains a philosophy that shapes every note she sings and every stage she steps onto. \nBorn in Mapetla\, Soweto and raised in Naturena (Jazz it out). Bokang is the last born of four siblings (Escopi). She lost her mother young and was raised by her elder sisters\, whose sacrifices became the subject of her most celebrated work. Her 2022 single Bana Ba Nthabiseng\, a tribute to older siblings who step up when parents cannot\, is named for her late mother Nthabiseng. It won Best Jazz Song at the 7th Mzantsi Jazz Awards\, a public vote category\, making it a recognition that came directly from audiences. She has described the song as something she had never heard before: a piece dedicated entirely to older siblings. This instinct for unexplored emotional terrain defines her as a songwriter. \nBokang discovered her voice in 2010 when a choir teacher recognised her as a soloist at an audition for the National School of the Arts in Braamfontein. She was accepted and it was then that music shifted from something she did casually to something she pursued with discipline (Musicist). At the National School of the Arts\, she trained under critically acclaimed musician\, vocalist and educator Omagugu Makhathini\, who taught her the African science of singing\, and Njabulo Nele\, who built her performance confidence. While there\, she landed a role in the main school production and sang in the choir at Hugh Masekela’s Songs of Migration production (Jazz it out) \nHer sound is rooted in three traditions she has named explicitly: gospel\, the first musical form she sang: African music\, which she explored at Phela Re Phele Musical Arts Academy and which she has described as underrepresented in documentation and archives; and jazz\, which she studied formally at the Tshwane University of Technology. She places herself in a lineage that runs from Miriam Makeba and Busi Mhlongo through Thandiswa Mazwai and Zoe¨ Modiga: women who put African languages and sounds onto world stages on their own terms. Her stated mission is to do the same for Sotho music. \nBokang is a South African Jazz Basadi in Music Award nominee. In 2023\, she was selected as the vocalist for the National Youth Jazz Band at Makhanda\, one of the most selective jazz development platforms in the country\, which brings together the top 350 young jazz musicians in South Africa through a rigorous audition process. She has collaborated with some of the most respected names in contemporary South African jazz\, including Nduduzo Makhathini\, Marcus Wyatt\, Khaya Mahlangu\, Sphelelo Mazibuko\, Romy Brauteseth\, Vuma Levin\, and Thabiso Mfana\, as well as frequent creative collaborator Musa Nhlapho\, whose neo-soul and hip-hop background pushed her to understand music as a dynamic and evolving space. She has performed at the Market Theatre\, the University of Johannesburg\, the Arts Jazz Festival\, Standard Bank Youth Festival\, and the TUT Arts Festival\, with her work taking her to stages in Johannesburg\, Pretoria\, Grahamstown\, and Stellenbosch. \nHer profile has grown alongside her local one. In 2025\, she featured on Rain\, a collaboration with revered UK house producer Charles Webster and South African producer EMAMKAY\, released via Stay True Sounds\, described as emotionally immersive and sonically daring\, with her vocals characterised as deep\, resonant\, and soul-stirring (Urban Lifestyle). The collaboration signals the kind of cross-continental reach that positions Bokang not only as a South African voice but as part of a wider global jazz conversation. \nIn December 2024\, she performed at uManyano Lwe Jazz’s fourth edition in Johannesburg\, sharing the lineup with Nduduzo Makhathini\, Ndabo Zulu\, Mbuso Khoza\, Herbie Tsoaeli\, Siya Makuzeni\, Linda Sikhakhane\, Sibusile Xaba\, and the Sun Xa Experiment. Her inclusion was described by the festival as a deliberate curatorial choice\, placing emerging voices alongside established ones to insist on a jazz ecosystem that does not simply repeat itself. \nOn 5 December 2025\, she released her debut album Qalo independently. The album had been years in the making and long anticipated by those who had followed her journey. Qalo means the beginning in Sesotho\, and the album is exactly that: not an arrival\, but a declaration of intent. The tracklist includes Rain\, Chant Song: Bakoena Ba Nkopane\, Chant Song: Part Two\, The Plea\, Pina\, Poko\, and the title track Qalo\, a body of work that draws together the African\, jazz\, and gospel threads she has been weaving since her earliest performances. The album arrives as evidence that the years of building\, performing\, and preparing were not preamble. They were the work. \nBeyond performance\, Bokang is also a writer and podcast host. During lockdown in 2020\, she launched the Her Own Skin series\, a platform for women in the creative industry to share knowledge\, name difficult truths\, and create a record of what it actually means to build a career in South African music. She describes her work not as motivational but as healing. “I want to heal\, and I think my work is to do that. I am born to do that.” \nDoors open at 18:00 \nThe show begins promptly at 19:30 \nPlease refer to our website for FAQ’s. \nwww.hughs.co.za \nTickets are non-refundable
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/bokang-ramatlapengat-hughs-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Hugh’s Jazz Club\, 73 Juta St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260712T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260712T233000
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SUMMARY:Sydney Mavundla Live at Jozi Gold Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Experience the extraordinary artistry of acclaimed South African trumpeter Sydney Mavundla\, whose career spans jazz\, classical music\, education\, and international performance. Trained locally and internationally—including under legendary Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval—Sydney has performed with leading orchestras and ensembles across Africa and beyond. \nA celebrated composer and bandleader\, his debut album Luhambo earned a SAMA nomination\, while his latest release\, Dirge for Our Fathers\, received a Metro FM Awards nomination in 2025. A recipient of the 2023 Backing Vocalists and Session Musicians Award\, Sydney brings world-class musicianship\, powerful storytelling\, and unforgettable performances to every stage. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience one of South Africa’s finest trumpet players live. \nBook your tickets now!
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/sydney-mavundla-live-at-jozi-gold-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Jozi Gold Brewing Company\, 81 De Korte St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, 2017
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260712T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260712T200000
DTSTAMP:20260704T164204Z
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SUMMARY:The Brotherhood of Great Hearts
DESCRIPTION:THE BROTHERHOOD OF GREAT HEARTS* \n12 JULY 2026 | R250 ON QUICKET\, R300 AT THE DOOR | DOORS OPEN 5PM | SHOW STARTS 7PM | UNTITLED BASEMENT\, JOHANNESBURG \nThe Brotherhood of Great Hearts is a gathering of sound\, thought\, and collective imagination — an ensemble rooted in the evolving archive of South African jazz\, creative music\, and contemporary composition. \nMore than a band\, The Brotherhood of Great Hearts exists as a living institution: a space where ideas\, histories\, and musical voices meet. \nDrawing from the legacy of Black Consciousness and the pursuit of an egalitarian society\, the collective explores the role of music as a vessel for liberation\, reflection\, and connection. \nGathering under the title of “Brotherhood” — while acknowledging the complexities and limitations of the term — the ensemble extends beyond gendered language toward a greater ideal: a shared humanity anchored in truth\, love\, and freedom. \nIn a time of uncertainty\, they hold firmly to the call of the “Great Heart” — an ideal of courage\, integrity\, and devotion to the search for meaning through sound. \nThis is music that honours the past\, engages the present\, and imagines new possibilities for the future. \nFeaturing: Lesedi Ntsane (Trumpet) | Muhammad Dawjee (Tenor Sax) | Kagiso Ramela (Alto Sax) | Nhlanhla Radebe (Double Bass) | Maxwell Baloyi (Piano) | Tumi Mogorosi (Drums) \nShow info: \nDoors open at 17H00 \nPerformance starts at 19H00 \nExpect one set of aprox 80-90 minutes\, or two sets of approximately 45-50 minutes each with a 15 minute interval. \nThis show offers only reserved seating including standard tables for sharing\, couples\, groups\, pre-show dinner and drinks (bottle service\, etc.)\, some tables may not be suitable for dinner service. Check seating plan for preference. Email bookings@artivist.co.za if you’d like to book pre-show dinner at ARTIVIST upstairs\, between 17h00 – 17h00. \nAll seats to this show are reserved except for general standing tickets which are sold only at the door on standby list\, where the show is not sold out.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/the-brotherhood-of-great-hearts/
LOCATION:Untitled Basement\, 7 Reserve St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260711T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260711T220000
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SUMMARY:Songs Our Mother Taught Us with Barlo and Titi Luzipo
DESCRIPTION:Following the passing of their beloved mother\, the late Vuyelwa Luzipo\, siblings Barlo and Titi Luzipo proudly present Songs Our Mother Taught Us — a heartfelt musical tribute celebrating her life\, legacy\, and enduring influence. \nOriginally conceived by Titi as Songs My Mother Taught Me\, the production was created as a living tribute and a way of preserving family history through song. The repertoire reflects the music that shaped her upbringing and honours the artists and sounds that inspired generations. \nThe programme features songs from The Soul Jazzmen\, the renowned 1970’s jazz ensemble in which Vuyelwa Luzipo was a vocalist\, alongside timeless works by Letta Mbulu\, Miriam Makeba\, Sarah Vaughan\, Billie Holiday\, and many others. \nMore than a tribute\, Songs Our Mother Taught Us is a celebration of heritage\, musical excellence\, and the rich cultural lineage passed down through generations. It promises to be an evening of nostalgia\, storytelling\, and exceptional music. \nDate: 11 July 2026 \nVenue: The One Room \nTime: 19:00 \nThis is a performance not to be missed.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/songs-our-mother-taught-us-with-barlo-and-titi-luzipo/
LOCATION:The One Room\, 52 Westbourne Rd\, Ggeberha Central\, Gqeberha\, Eastern Cape\, 6001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260704T154206Z
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SUMMARY:Internet Athi Live at the Basement (Part 2)
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URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/internet-athi-live-at-the-basement-part-2/
LOCATION:Untitled Basement\, 7 Reserve St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260704T163435Z
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SUMMARY:Selective Live music experience with Mandla Mlangeni
DESCRIPTION:Mandla Mlangeni & Friends \nExperience the artistry of one of South Africa’s most celebrated jazz visionaries\, Mandla Mlangeni. \nA Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz (2019) and Fellow at the University of the Western Cape’s Centre for Humanities Research\, Mlangeni has established himself as a bold composer\, trumpeter\, and collaborator whose work pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz. \nFrom touring internationally with Cape Town Opera’s acclaimed production of Porgy and Bess to leading the award-nominated Amandla Freedom Ensemble and the globally acclaimed Tune Recreation Committee—named by The New York Times as one of the Best Albums of 2017—his music is a vibrant celebration of heritage\, innovation\, and fearless improvisation. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as Mandla Mlangeni & Friends bring together exceptional musicians for a performance that promises soulful storytelling\, boundary-crossing sounds\, and the spirit of musical communion. \nDon’t miss this extraordinary celebration of South African jazz. \nEvent Date: Sat 11 July 2026 \nPerformance Time: 6pm \nDoors open: 4pm \nFor more information contact us on info@selectivehearing.co.za
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/selective-live-music-experience-with-mandla-mlangeni/
LOCATION:2 Roodehek St\, 2 Roodehek St\, Gardens\, Cape Town
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260710T230000
DTSTAMP:20260704T153317Z
CREATED:20260704T153317Z
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SUMMARY:Internet Athi Live at the Basement
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URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/internet-athi-live-at-the-basement/
LOCATION:Untitled Basement\, 7 Reserve St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260704T165357Z
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SUMMARY:Herbie Tsoaeli
DESCRIPTION:Renowned bassist\, composer and bandleader Herbie Tsoaeli is a driving force in South African jazz. \nHis performances combine rich grooves\, masterful musicianship and the spontaneity that defines great live jazz. \nExperience an evening with one of the country’s finest jazz ensembles. \nFor an uninterrupted listening experience\, the kitchen closes 30 minutes before the performance and reopens during the interval. \nDoors Open: 18:00 \nMusic Starts: 20:00
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/herbie-tsoaeli/
LOCATION:Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge\, Green Park Corner Lower Road corner\, W Rd S\, Morningside\, Johannesburg\, 2000
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