Essence of Rhythm

Mmatsheko Mosito talks to Spiritual life coach & author Dr Mmatheo Motsisi about her recent book titled:  “The Gem: Lotus of a Thousand Petals”

Mmatsheko Mosito for a conversation on “Essence of Rhythm” with veteran Saxophonist, Bra Khaya Mahlangu on his extraordinary career & his work with the young instrumentalists of the Liberation Ochestra. 

Sought-after percussionist and composer John Hassan got together once again with his amazing ensemble of musicians Hassan'adas to birth the new record that pays homage to all Africans and lovers of fine music- titled 'Asante Sana' which means thank you in Swahili. Enjoy the music and the story as told by John Hassan himself.

South African Jazz pianist and lecturer, Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane has an incredible love for heritage, people and story telling. He brings it all together in his latest 2022 record titled "Music from my people" Listen to the music and hear him unpack the meaningful anecdotes of his own experiences and social observations that makeup the compositions of this record. Enjoy!

Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation on “Essence of Rhythm” with curator, author & research associate Marilyn Martin on the history of a pioneering South African artist Louis Khehla Maqhubela.      

Mmatsheko Mosito for a conversation on “Essence of Rhythm” with Musician and creative director, Banda Banda on the return of the live music scene and the musical year ahead.

It was in 1988 when Selaelo Selota decided to spend R150 to buy his first guitar while studying at FUBA academy, and in 1994 he got into the University of Cape Town's College, where he majored in Jazz Composition and Arrangement and graduated in 1997.  This year, 3 January 2021 Selota celebrates his 57th birthday with some of the music that has shaped his world over the years on "Essence of R...

"Essence of Rhythm" with Mmatsheko Mosito hosted an exclusive listening session of Herbie Tsoaeli’s latest album "At this point in time." [Voices in Volumes] Born in Nyanga, Cape Town, Herbie Tsoaeli is a seasoned bassists, composer and arranger. In this new offering, Tsoaeli acknowledges his grandmothers teachings and the important role of the church. He also eloquently unpacks his profound...

Musicologist, composer and legend of the Free Kiba music movement, Dr. Sello Galane is back with a new LIVE album titled 'Land" which celebrates the Free Kiba movement and also sonically unpacks the current political time we live in.  

Essence of Rhythm with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with Eastern Cape born soprano opera Diva, Zandile Mzazi ahead of her peformance at the 2021 Jazz & Classical Encounters in Stellenbosch. Here Mzazi also unpacks the significance of classical music and her tribute to one of SA's greatest jazz and opera singers, Sibongile Khumalo.

Checkout Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with pianist, composer and lecturer Neil Gonsalves discussing the importance of music and rhythm and the upcoming short series of music performances scheduled to take place in Durban.

Master multi instrumentalist, passionate percussionist and composer Azah has carried the spirited music of Malombo with him since his very young years as a  protégé of the legendary musical star of Sepedi rhythms and chants Dr. Phillip Tabane. Azah continues to create space for meaningful music to thrive celebrating afro- futurism in his sound. This is an album listening session...

Christine Yohannes is an Ethiopian poet and writer passionate about themes  of human existence. A 2016 resident of The International Writing Program, she became Ethiopia's only female representative out of 5 since the program started in 1967. Here she speaks about her passion for language and words, being an Ethiopian creative and her first participation in the annual Poetry Africa Festival f...

Listen to International jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini talking about healing collectively with other pianists on stage and the concept of using pianism in "Throwing the bones" - A beautiful musical curation for his upcoming 2021 Joy of Jazz performance.

Essence of Rhythm with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with musicologist, composer and performer Dr Sello Galane about restoring our National heritage.

Host of Essence of Rhythm Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with multi award-winning poet, playwright and performer, Napo Masheane in her capacity as the Sibikwa Arts Centre Artistic Director ahead of the annual International 'Seriti sa Basadi' Festival on the 29th of August 2021.

Take a listen to Mmatsheko Mosito's #EssenceofRhythm conversation with Durban based fine artist and performer, Selloane Moeti about the germination of her artistry and her paintings that were on show at Everard_read Gallery in Johannesburg.  

Essence of Rhythm" with Mmatsheko invites you to an exclusive listening session of classically trained South African pianist, Keenan Meyer’s new album "The Alchemy of Living" Listen to Meyer unpack the meaning of the music and his process of creation.

Essence of Rhythm with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with actress Ayanda Seoka   about her role in the film Five Tiger that will show at the 2021 International Durban Film Fest.

#Essence of Rhythm with Mmatsheko Mosito celebrates 60 wonderful years of a legend in an exclusive conversation with Beninese Grammy award winning musician and humanitarian Angelique Kidjo about her life's journey through the music and the release of her new 2021 record "Mother nature".

Essence of Rhythm Show with Mmatsheko Mosito chats to jazz & documentary photographer Siphiwe Mhlambi about celebrating 40 years of the Sowetan newspaper & the role of photography in music.

Essence of Rhythm show with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with saxophonist & composer Linda Sikhakhane about his participation in the exciting, upcoming “Rebirth of cool“ remix project and his interesting journey as a jazz musician. #EssenceofRhythm

Noma Essence, Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with singer and songwriter Nosihe about the genesis of her artistry and her love and merge of both traditional Zulu music and more classical forms of music. She also unpacks the creation process for her newly released EP titled “Emotions Live EP”

Essence of Rhythm Show with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with actress and musician Selmor Mtukudzi about her music and storytelling + her participation in the #RememberingTuku event at the Jo'burg Theatre stage, celebrating her legendary father and global music icon, Oliver Mtukudzi.

Essence of Rhythm Show with Mmatsheko Mosito, in conversation with Malawian singer, songwriter & guitarist Lawi about his passion for composing soulful music and his love for African conservation.