The Podcast Cafe Classifieds with Lwazi Ka Manqele

In the latest episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Refilwe Sediti, an emerging filmmaker and scriptwriter who is making waves in the entertainment industry. Refilwe's journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance, as she navigates the challenges of being a woman in a predominantly male-dominated field. Currently studying film and TV production, Refilwe has discovered...

In the realm of music, there are projects that transcend mere sound, becoming a conduit for deeper cultural expression and spiritual healing. This week on our podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with the profoundly talented Selema Writes, who shared with us his latest project, 'Ditaola', and the rich tapestry of African culture that it weaves. The name 'Ditaola' itself is a nod to the tr...

In this soul-stirring episode of The Podcast Cafe Classifieds, Lwazi sits down with the multifaceted Zwonaka, a visionary artist embarking on an international journey from the heart of South Africa to the prestigious halls of Berklee. Zwonaka opens up about his quest to transcend the confines of genre and geography, delving into the rich tapestry of his music that defies the mainstream sounds of h...

Her aura matches her music. We speak about her latest offering UGCOBO and her upcoming debut concert at the Playhouse Theatre in Durban and ' Umjolo o'Healthy ' This was one of those moments where I was left with a profound assurance that said: Nomfundo Moh is here to stay and she is going to touch hearts and change the world for the better. A 'rare find' kind of an artist...

The Creative Director, Lungile Zapho takes us through her story of love for servicing her Whitr City community, her Impactful touch in Soweto's arts development and the remarkable inspiration she inherits from the Morris Isaacson Centre for Music. A celebration of South African women as we head towards 30 years of Mzansi's historical democracy.

South African Music Award Winner for Best Classical Album 2022 Khanyi Mthethwa elevates her profile in 2023 with an induction into the Recording Academy's (known as Grammy's) Voting Membership Club. In a conversation with Lwazi Ka Manqele the world class flutist shares her sentiments on the inclusion of women, access to education and the benefits of creating forums that will inform artist&...

South African legendary Bassist Jimmy Mngwandi who is based in New York welcomes Japanese Pianist Yayoi Ikawa on her visit to perform at the Durban International Jazz Festival. In Africa for only her third time and her first SA tour, Yayoi shares her sentiments on the mother continent and the two share their favourite things about using YAMAHA music instruments.

16 year old Tu is building a temple outside the family house in Kwa Mashu in Durban, accepting to help those less fortunate than herself and she's about to manifest her own prophesies...

Started playing the violin at the age of 6 and at 10 years old Neo Motsatse began co-producing her first annual violin show. The rest is history and a living testimony of how strong values of family love nurtured the star we know today. An opportunity to talk about beautiful moments, spaces, strings, family love and timeless legends of songs. An absolutely inspiring conversation with a younger gen...

South African Music Awards 2022 Lifetime Achievement recipient McCoy Mrubata shares a once in a lifetime conversation that brings us closer to various South African music eras of his outstanding contribution to the people,lovers of music and the world. The atmosphere and his aura are somewhat magical...

In true and authentic Zuluboy nature, SA Musician Mxolisi Majozi aka Zuluboy shares his recent body of work with a suttle crowd for his album launch listening session held at The Orchards in Norwood Johannesburg.

An infinite aura of sheer artistry. Their connections to song and spiritual rythms surpasses music genres and their music is an invitation to a boundless imagination. After captivating audience in Spain amd France just to name a few, they are currently in SA working on a new and first studio recording, I caught up with the magnetic duo in Downtown Johannesburg...The mood lead by their presence was...

SAMA AWARDS 2022 Winner for Best Classical Music album and Best Newcomer Award winner 2022. An enlightening story of her musical conquest,her independent journey and an indomitable character that saw her take South Africa's prestigious music accolades amongst South Africa's some of the country's best in her nominated categories...Genius, absoFlute genius!

22 Years of Miagi Magic. How Miagi's intense musical arts exchange became an instrument for social cohesion and the success of a whole new generation of South African youth to becoming some of the world's most celebrated musicians.