SOUTH Africa's live music entertainment calendar is officially open.
The live music events have began with various music ians recording their CDs and DVDs.
These concerts are staged to warm-up fans for the big festivals coming up in March.
On February 18, Carnival City in Brakpan will host One Night In Africa. The live concert will feature some of the country's finest artists such as Theo Kgosinkwe, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zakes Bantwini and Noxolo Hlatshwayo.
Funky Durban-born musician Zakes Bantwini, whose real name is Zakhele Madida, is one of the talented musicians that you can enjoy whenever he is on stage. Tickets for the gig cost R240 and R280 at Computicket.
l With Easter approaching, gospel musicians are rushing to the recording studios to capitalise on the mood.
First, it's queen of gospel Rebecca Malope - the singing sensation will be shooting and recording her live CD and DVD at the State Theatre in Pretoria on February 25.
Malope will feature sensational group Tshwane Gospel Choir. As someone who has been in the industry for over two decades, Malope is set to take people down herspiritual journey.
"Because this is my fifth DVD, I wanted to do things differently this time and give my fans something I've never given them before. It's important to always stretch your boundaries as an artist and present your audience with something worth buying and keeping," says Malope.
"I specifically chose Tshwane Gospel Choir because they are a group of young, energetic people who share my passion for praising and worshiping the Lord. I believe that my collaboration with them will help empower them and take the group to greater heights.
"We promise an energy-filled and powerful show, with songs to uplift and strengthen you."
Tickets are available at Computicket for R100.
l Gospel singer Sipho Makhabane will be hosting a prayer session in partnership with the Arrive Alive campaign and Ikwekwezi FM. The event will take place on March 3 at GaPhaahla Stadium in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga.
Makhabane says: "The plan is in place, a big tent will be erected on the side of the road, not very far from GaPhaahla Stadium.
"A five minutes prayer will be held right in the middle of the killer road (Moloto Drive) to ask for God's intervention. The road has robbed many families of their loved ones."
Musicians such as Keke, Sfiso Ncwane, Winnie Mashaba, Israel Mosehla, Thobekile, Ps. Ncanda, Donny Ngwenyama and Tshepiso will be performing.
"The aim of the event is not only to take the gospel to the people of the world, but it is another way of building up communities and empowering people."
Great feast of live music in build-up to Easter
SOUTH Africa's live music entertainment calendar is officially open.
The live music events have began with various music ians recording their CDs and DVDs.
These concerts are staged to warm-up fans for the big festivals coming up in March.
On February 18, Carnival City in Brakpan will host One Night In Africa. The live concert will feature some of the country's finest artists such as Theo Kgosinkwe, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zakes Bantwini and Noxolo Hlatshwayo.
Funky Durban-born musician Zakes Bantwini, whose real name is Zakhele Madida, is one of the talented musicians that you can enjoy whenever he is on stage. Tickets for the gig cost R240 and R280 at Computicket.
l With Easter approaching, gospel musicians are rushing to the recording studios to capitalise on the mood.
First, it's queen of gospel Rebecca Malope - the singing sensation will be shooting and recording her live CD and DVD at the State Theatre in Pretoria on February 25.
Malope will feature sensational group Tshwane Gospel Choir. As someone who has been in the industry for over two decades, Malope is set to take people down herspiritual journey.
"Because this is my fifth DVD, I wanted to do things differently this time and give my fans something I've never given them before. It's important to always stretch your boundaries as an artist and present your audience with something worth buying and keeping," says Malope.
"I specifically chose Tshwane Gospel Choir because they are a group of young, energetic people who share my passion for praising and worshiping the Lord. I believe that my collaboration with them will help empower them and take the group to greater heights.
"We promise an energy-filled and powerful show, with songs to uplift and strengthen you."
Tickets are available at Computicket for R100.
l Gospel singer Sipho Makhabane will be hosting a prayer session in partnership with the Arrive Alive campaign and Ikwekwezi FM. The event will take place on March 3 at GaPhaahla Stadium in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga.
Makhabane says: "The plan is in place, a big tent will be erected on the side of the road, not very far from GaPhaahla Stadium.
"A five minutes prayer will be held right in the middle of the killer road (Moloto Drive) to ask for God's intervention. The road has robbed many families of their loved ones."
Musicians such as Keke, Sfiso Ncwane, Winnie Mashaba, Israel Mosehla, Thobekile, Ps. Ncanda, Donny Ngwenyama and Tshepiso will be performing.
"The aim of the event is not only to take the gospel to the people of the world, but it is another way of building up communities and empowering people."
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