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Joyous Celebration concert, auditions in Durban
Popular gospel outfit, Joyous Celebration will be visiting Durban’s International Convention Centre on July 31st, for an evening of heart-melting music. Supported by Old Mutual for the third year running, the concert will feature the three founding members ; Jabu Hlongwane, Lindelani Mkhize and Mthunzi Namba, a six-piece band; and a strong choir. Hlongwane says: “The [...]
Continue reading...Rebecca Malope is set to star in a movie based on her career
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Iconic gospel muso, Rebecca Malope is set to tap into the film industry. The gospel heavyweight will star in a movie based on her illustrious music career. The movie will be directed by fellow musician, Chicco Sello Twala, who was very instrumental in the success of her career. Twala told reporters yesterday that they will [...]
Continue reading...Shembe Church wins vuvuzela battle
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Nazareth Baptist “Shembe” Church has won the battle over ownership of the popular vuvuzela. Leaders of the church recently reached an agreement with Neil van Schalkwyk, co-owner of Masincedane Sport Company, which owns the trademark of the instrument. Enoch Mthembu, spokesperson of the church, told reporters early this week that they are now finalising a [...]
Continue reading...Soweto Gospel Choir – Album Review
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Artist: Soweto Gospel Choir Album title: Grace Year of release: 2009 Soweto Gospel Choir’s fifth album, Grace, sticks to the group’s signature sound. The 19-track disk is a spiritual offering that is consciously fashioned to please many audiences. It’s very entertaining, and stands a chance to expand the choir’s musical reach into many cultures of the world. Released on [...]
Continue reading...American preacher Bishop TD Jakes will be returning to South Africa
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Charismatic American preacher Bishop TD Jakes will be returning to South Africa in March this year, according to Sunday Sun reports. The Potter’s House founder will host a two-day conference dubbed “Back to Beginning”at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg on 19 and 20 March. However, this year’s conference will be smaller than his ever-popular MegaFest, which [...]
Continue reading...Backstage at the Cell C Gospel Fest: Winnie Mashaba
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
With an elongated string of acclaimed albums under her belt, ZCC member Winnie Mashaba remains one of the most commercially successful musicians in South Africa. Her performance at the Cell C Gospel Fest left thousands of event-goers gasping for more. I spoke with her immediately after the performance. Eddie Hatitye: I really enjoyed your performance Winnie: Thanks [...]
Continue reading...Backstageat the Cell C Gospel Fest: Deborah Fraser
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Deborah Fraser, one of South Africa’s most celebrated female musicians, is always humble – she was happy to sit for a brief interview with me after an exhilarating performance at the Cell C Soweto Gospel Festival. Eddie: Awesome performance…. Deborah: Thanks Eddie. How do you do? Eddie: You’ve just proved that a lot of people love you. Why [...]
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Monday, July 12, 2010
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