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Finalists Chosen for Gospel Talent Search
Gospel artists from Pretoria and surrounding areas arrived in numbers to impress the judges for a place in the finals at the first auditions of Shine – ONE Gospel’s nationwide talent search in Mamelodi. Over 400 people arrived at the audition venue in high spirits to showcase their talents for the SHINE Judges – Lionel [...]
Continue reading...One Gospel Auditions – Interview with Dineo Mohale
5. August 2010
Last month, we published an article about One Gospel’s national talent search and have been receiving many phone calls from aspiring musicians who are interested in auditioning. This week we had the opportunity to speak with Dineo Mohale, one of the organisers of the talent search. In this interview, Mohale sheds light on some the [...]
Continue reading...Joyous Celebration to search for new singers
12. March 2010
Popular gospel outfit Joyous Celebration will use its annual nationwide tour to audition for new singers this year. Presented by Old Mutual for the third year running, the cross-country tour will reach major cities between April and August 2010, featuring the group’s three founder members, a six-piece band and 35 cast members. As part of Joyous [...]
Continue reading...Sechaba ‘ecstatic’ after SAMA nomination
5. March 2010
Top South African gospel singer Sechaba has been described as “ecstatic” after being nominated for an MTN South African Music Award (SAMA) yesterday. Despite releasing commercially successful albums since 2005, the Johannesburg based singer had never been nominated in the coveted awards. “I am very happy, unfortunately I’m in a meeting and I can’t express the [...]
Continue reading...Up-and-coming Musician, Gospel Mark Silinda releases debut album
4. March 2010
Author: Eddie Hatitye Up-and-coming musician, Gospel Mark Silinda from Mpumalanga, says his debut album will turn the local music industry upside down this year. Performing under the name El Mariachi, the young man will be releasing a 15-track afro-soul album titled ‘Finding Love’ that is “filled with jazz and gospel undertones”. A son of a pastor and [...]
Continue reading...Sechaba will be shooting a DVD for his recently released ablum titled Mangihamba Nawe
17. February 2010
The man with the bold voice together with the man known as ‘Big Fish’ Sipho Makhabane have worked together on Sechaba’s new album! He is an icon of hope and faith, motivational to both young and old people nationwide. His music changed lives and gave hope to the hopeless. “It is only through God’s grace that my [...]
Continue reading...GL Interviews Avis Ndlovu
9. February 2010
After about a decade in the local gospel music industry, South African singer and songwriter Avis Ndlovu believes now is the time for her career to explode. The Swaziland-born songstress who made her mark in 2007 with the hit song ‘Kanye Nawe’ now has a DVD titled “The best of Avis”, a must-watch for anyone [...]
Continue reading...‘Big Fish’ Makhabane calls it a day as a recording artist
2. February 2010
Multi award-winning gospel artist Sipho ‘Big Fish’ Makhabane has decided to end his career as a recording artist. A revered singer, songwriter and record producer, Makhabane will bow out in style at a star-studded concert in Pretoria where he will shoot a live DVD with songs from his previous albums. The popular singer will be joined [...]
Continue reading...Gospel Alive CD Review
28. January 2010
Artists/DJ: Gospel Alive Album Title: Gospel Alive Genre: Gospel Year of Release: 2009 Gospel Alive concert, recorded live at the University of Witwatersrand Great Hall, is a brilliant showcase for the group’s onstage show. As a live recording, the band takes the audience on a musical marathon which consists of soulful gospel and up tempo songs, featuring music greats [...]
Continue reading...First urban gospel mix-tape ever has been announced.
21. January 2010
Author: Eddie Hatitye Newly formed record label Set Free Records is set to release the first urban gospel mix-tape ever in South Africa. The groundbreaking offering, which features a team of up-and-coming gospel musicians from South Africa and abroad, will be given to fans free of charge. Titled From Death2Life vol.1, the much-needed mix-tape will deliver a [...]
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24. August 2010
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