Essence of Rhythm

In conversation with musician Msaki about the re-release of Madosini's internationally acclaimed 1995 album, "Power to women" celebrating her legacy as a cultural icon and a special fund raiser project in her honour.

The story of the battle of Isandlwana took place in the 1800’s. While seated under the fig tree, King Cetshwayo was served with an order by the British to disband the Zulu army. Musical artist and cultural doyen Mbuso Khoza unpacks the full story of the greatest Anglo-Zulu wars of all time, The “Battle of Isandlwana” ahead of the annual on-stage musical lecture led by Khoza with The Afrikan Herita...

Mmatsheko aka Noma-Essence, in conversation with jazz musician Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane about his upcoming performance in Capetown, his PhD music studies and creating sincere jazz music. Enjoy!

Mmatsheko Mosito aka Noma Essence in conversation with renowned composer, poet and percussionist Eugene Skeef about the brand new studio album titled "Beyond the stars" from the late South African genius of jazz, Bheki Mseleku. #EssenceofRhythm on Radio 2000

Essence of Rhythm” with Tsheko in conversation with multi instrumentalist, singer & band member of Urban Village, Tubatsi Mpho Moloi about his personal journey with music and his amazing work in the sound meditation space. #EssenceofRhythm #BestofFebruary2021

Tsheko Mosito In conversation with international soul, blues and jazz artist Gregory Porter about the genesis of his musical career, his experiences while visiting South Africa and the wonderful themes in his latest 6th studio album, "All Rise" #EssenceofRhythm #Exclusive

As part of the Youth month "band nights" special on the Rhythm. Tsheko profiled Eastern Cape based afro indie-folk band Ikati Esengxoweni. #Bestof2020 #TheRhythwithTsheko throw backs.

KZN based maskandi music duo Shwi Nomtekhala talk to Tsheko Mosito about their journey is music and their latest single featuring the multi-award winning singer/songwriter Nathi Mankayi and Mnqobi Yazo on Essence of Rhythm.

Tsheko Mosito catching up with decorated South African born opera songstress, Pretty Yende live from Vienna, Austria about music, her experiences of performing during a pandemic, success, dominating world stages and tribute to her personal mentor, the late opera, jazz and classical singer, Sibongile Khumalo. #EssenceofRhythm

International Jazz artist, improviser and healer Nduduzo Makhathini in conversation with Tsheko Mosito on exploring the vastness of prayer through music and the stage performances he aptly titled “Imithandazo Ya Kwantu". Makhathini also shares fascinating perspectives on stillness, the sacredness of the band stand during performance, the healing of various societal narratives and the significance...

Our first conversation for the year 2021 on "Essence of Rhythm" is with respected DJ, producer and music curator DJ Kenzhero. Tsheko Mosito speaks to him about music that got us through the lockdown and some essential listening for the soul. Enjoy! #EssenceofRhythm

Ahead of this years global celebration of choral music on the 13th of December 2020 we featured the music of 2 of the many great choirs in South Africa. The young and talented Mzansi Youth Choir and the seasoned SABC choir led by Dr. Thulas Nkabinde. #EssenceofRhythm

We celebrated the release of musical maestro Selaelo Selota’s new record 8 Colours of The rainbow featuring a brilliant blend of classic genres with an exclusive listening session on #EssenceofRhythm #EssenceofRhythm

The Third installment of "Female instrumentalists” on The Rhythm is with notable pianist, composer and performer, Thandi Ntuli. In this conversation, Ntuli unpacks how she’s been able to continue creating music during the global pandemic. She also talks extensively about her artistic compositions for her recently released “Thandi Ntuli Live at Jazzwerkstatt” album.

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Our "Female instrumentalists series" on the Rhythm started with well established musical director and bass guitarist Aus Tebza talking about her journey as a bass guitarist, her hopes for her career going forward and the release of her latest single, "Ke Lekile, Ke Paletswe

The gem of Tshivenda Indie folk music Muneyi talks to Tsheko about his career the evolution of African indie folk music and his soul stirring new single, "Vhuludu".

Kekelingo joins Tsheko to chat about his solo career after being part of The Muffinz band and his much talked about latest single with Ami Faku titled "Khonza"

Astrologer and healer Zinzi Faba discusses the significance of the winter solstice, a new moon and a lunar eclipse that occurred on Sunday 21 June 2020.

A brief chat with her vocal highness about a kind of love that conquers everything set against it and her new single “Empini”.

Dr Sello Galane- International musicologist, composer and performer Dr Sello Galane gives us a taste of the #silencingtheguns drumming event that took place in May 2020 and a brief history on the power of drumming amongst Africans.

Nduduzo Makhathini's Blue Note Records debut is sizzling hot! Tsheko Mosito caught up with him during a live listening session of Modes of Communication: Letters from the underworld.

Hugh Masekela- Mabusha Masekela joins Tsheko Mosito in to talk about Bra Hugh Masekela brand new “Township Grooves” album in an exclusive listening session of the album.

"Iimini" is Bongeziwe Mabandla's new album. Here is a listening session of the Album sampling some of the music.

#TheRhythmwithTsheko sampled some of the music from the brand new critically acclaimed Bamako album in an exclusive listening session.