On the Couch with MEX

The MD of Respect Music,  Roy Harman  is a music lover that has weaved his way in the South African music industry as an artist manager, record label owner, live music coordinator and event producer.  This year he celebrates 20 years in the music industry. We talked Loyiso Bala, Soweto Gospel Choir, Mojo Market and much more.

South African writer, poet, and producer, Siphokazi Jonas speaking on The business of Entertainment on Cape Talk last night at 9pm  (31 August 2023). She was speaking in depth about the award winning short film   #WeAreDyingHere ,the challenges and can do attitude and the graft needed to push forward.   The production was adapted into an award-winning short film, which has screened at numerous int...

Meet Siphokazi Jonas, the multi-award-winning South African poet, playwright, actor and producer, in conversation with me, Martin Myers.

No excuses just results - Michael Yormark, President of Roc Nation Sports International's mantra. An honour and a privilege to have you in studio on CapeTalk on the weekly Thursday night 9pm show, the Business of Entertainment, hosted by Martin Myers.

Every Thursday at 9pm CapeTalk listeners can tune in for the station’s segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry. This week's chat is with James Bösenberg the Chief Operating Officer at Quicket , about all things regarding tickets and ticketing for your events, even Free events. Hosted by M...

Life Coach Ian Martin is the owner and founder of COACH ONE. Talking about what creatives say do and or have or don’t have. Ego, arrogance, the authentic self and much more. Ian has been a life coach for over 20 years. WHO IS LIFE COACHING FOR? People who are not living an optimal life, and looking for a shift from their self-destructive stuckness. Individual/s who would like to reach their full p...

Vernon Adams speaks about Ladismith, and what he is doing in the town and his love of radio - exciting times ahead. Get a head start on what will be happening in Ladismith, yes that's the one in the Western Cape ;-) Please enjoy the learning.

Part 2, talking to SA music icon, Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse, re: Graceland , Clegg, The song "Party", and much more...

Having worked with the SA national treasure, Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse, since 1985, Martin chats with his longtime friend and colleague where fantastic memories are shared and rare truths revealed.

A Special Man – Life Coach Ian Martin owner and founder of COACH ONE, talking about what creatives say do and or have ego, arrogance, the authentic self and much more. Ian has been a life coach for over 20 years pushing a conducive environment that encourages, inspires, ignites self-belief and confidence. Brings on SELF healing, growth and personal development. Illuminate self-love and respect all...

Meet my latest guest, Lesley Wells, on The Business of Entertainment which run every Thursday evening on Cape Talk. Lesley Wells is a Cape Town based music manager and booking agent.  Her career started in the corporate world in Johannesburg as a marketing, advertising, PR manager for a large insurance company. In 1997, after returning to Cape Town, she joined forces with some former colleagues to...

This week, I chat to Nic Guad, leader of the band, 7th Son about their new album and moving and living in Mauritius.

There are few as mighty as those who seek to democratize music for all. Meng Kuok is leading the way. Music commentator Bob Lefsetz, like many major labels I have read comments from on the back of the recent Universal/Deezer deal, simply do not get or understand the Super Fan model that’s being successfully championed by BandLab. 60 million + subscribers and climbing confirms people love it. Strea...

Paris Toon is the Billboard-charting, award-winning lyricist and the musical enigma behind Mothers Favorite Child.  He is an extraordinary business entrepreneur, songwriter and producer who never seems to stray for a moment from his forward-driven vision of success in the music world and beyond. We chat about Prince, Robin S, Beyoncé, Carl Cox, AI, peak caps and more. Please enjoy.

Cape Town, 29 May 2023 – June is hotting up thanks to The People's Festival, Jazzathon 2023, returning to the Mother City for the 26th time! As Cape Town's Jazzathon's African Celebration prepares to go live, come Friday, 23 June, all the way through to Sunday, 25 June 2023, reasons to be cheerful are plentiful thanks to this year's stellar line-up, including the legendary American...

Radio in 2023 has become a vanity play for many legacy acts in this country.  I say this because terrestrial radio has long since not been the gatekeeper to artists' success, and yet so many look to it for bragging rights alone.

Sipho Hotstix Mabuse - Resident of Soweto his entire life, gives us a song list that define Soweto. Enjoy hearing about the musical DNA of this legendary South West township in South Africa.

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, musical director, and vocal coach, RJ Benjamin returns to take on the charts, only this time, he’s got commanding backup. Spotting the perfect match, RJ recruited award-winning and seminal master guitarist Cameron Ward to deliver even greater dimension and entirely homegrown and nurtured texture to “Yonela”, RJ’s brand-new, soon-to-be anthem.

South African creatives suffer from the assumption that their profile will automatically replicate, shy of doing any heavy lifting when it comes to promoting their art. Social Media is a powerful platform to promote your work, your gigs, and your overall investment in the entertainment economy. So, get involved or bow out and get out of the way and make room for willing and invested creatives who...

MEX created an opportunity to go to the source. We had the rare privilege to host Buti Manamela, the Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science and Innovation.  His previous portfolio was Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, and before that, he served as Deputy Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Youth Development and Administration. 

Tumi Molekane (born 16 August 1981) is a Tanzanian-born, South African rapper and poet. He was Tumi and the Volume's lead vocalist, officially disbanding in 2012. Fast forward to 2016, when Tumi relaunched his musical ambitions as Stogie T, along with the single "Diamond Walk", followed by an eponymous debut album which featured Da L.E.S, Lastee, Emtee, Nasty C, Nadia Nakai & Yanga.

This week I enjoyed the privilege of sitting with David Briggs, who specialises in the field of collaboration between individuals, teams and organisations. His work is informed by over 20 years of consulting with organisations undertaking large integrations and change projects. He focuses on the micro, not the macro, in order to push the needle in his role - 'half research, half action'. More rece...

A chat with Ezra Delport, from Cape Town, who is a top sound engineer now working in America with Kirk Whalum, amongst others. Our friendship goes back to 1985. Listen and enjoy.

Chatted to John Maytham on Cape Talk on 27 December to discuss my Top 10 for 2022. Topics included: Dr Trevor Jones and Marc Marot both in Cape Town for Music Exchange in November. Marc being appointed Managing Director of Island Records in 1990, the youngest MD in the UK music industry at the time. Other artists we discussed included: Moreira Chonguica, Steve Louw, and Bad Bunny, an a Puerto Rica...

Welcome back to the story behind Marc Marot, ex-Island Records Managing Director and today an artist in his own right.    This is the second part of a two part interview that unpacks a journey that saw him promoted to the youngest Managing Director of a major record label at 29.   Amongst the artists signed and developed by his team while at Island Records were Pulp, PJ Harvey,...