Wednesday 27 March 2013

Hansa Festival





The Hansa Festival Of Legends was no doubt one of the biggest events for 2013 so far. The festival attracted people from all over Gauteng and boarding provinces, everyone who is anyone was there: musicians, celebrities, socialites and the general public.

Aside from a few fights that occurred, everyone else had a wonderful time.

The festival had different stages so unfortunately I can only speak of the performances I saw on the main stage.

 Zakes Bantwini was great as usual but had to perform in the rain.

The biggest hoo-ha of the night was Zaki Ibrahim who was acting out the late queen of dance Lebo Mathosa. Despite the horrible sound, the crowd did not react well to Ibrahim.

Zaki Ibrahim is the daughter of the popular Jazz maestro Abdullah Ibrahim and a 2013 SAMA nominee, but unfortunately not everyone knows who she is.
She is only popular to a few and judging from the audience’s reaction, the Hansa drinkers clearly wanted Lebo Mathosa herself or someone they knew to play her role.

I was fortunate enough to chat to Zaki Ibrahim 2 days before the festival and I spoke to her about Lebo Mathosa and what she had planned to do on stage. So from where I was in the crowd, she sang well but due to technical problems the sound was not clear. She looked the part and sounded the part but the dancing did not convince me, it lacked the Mathosa energy and sex appeal.

The sound problems continued with Thembi Seete who danced the night away on stage either not realizing her mic was off or she was instructed to carry on singing. Nonetheless we’ll forgive her too cause she looked beautiful.

The performance of the night in my bigheaded opinion went to Kelly Khumalo, she was an amazing Brenda Fassie with her diva-rish tendencies, which made her performances even better. Fortunately by then the sound was fixed and she sounded superb.

Kelly Khumalo was followed by the main act of the night, which was Bongani Fassie collaborating with Brenda Fassie- the hologram. Bongani Fassie gave it his all as expected. We were all very certain he wouldn’t want to disappoint his mother and everyone else who was present at the festival.

The hologram!!!!!!

The hologram was apparently an actress. This actress’ role was prerecorded and played on the night of the festival alongside Bongani. Some people still believed it was a hologram because at the end of the performance, she (hologram) disappeared like she was switched off.

It was still a beautiful moment despite the acting, everyone got slightly emotional.

The DJ’S of the night were also great and the Kwaito performances took us way back. Arthur and Chomee were awesome as usual. The Muffins also did well.

Well-done Hansa!!!!!!






Wednesday 20 March 2013

#MTNSAMA19 Nominees




The 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards nominees were announced in Johannesburg today, Toya Delazy came up tops with 6 nominations to her name.

Judging by the audience response at the announcement venue, it appeared that people were pleased to hear that “The Muffins” were nominated for more than two awards including best newcomer.

Another big shocker was the return of Kelly Khumalo, the afro pop singer hasn’t released an album since her 2007 project called “Siyajabula”. She has been nominated 3 times for her latest album titled “The Past, The Present, The Future”

One of the most interesting award for the night will be the SAMPRA AWARD, which will be for the highest air-played song for the year.

The awards take place on the 11th of May 2013 in Sun City.

Ok enough!!!!
Lemme not bore you anymore, here are the nominees for the 2013 SAMAS:

BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC ALBUM
  1. George Maluleke - Magolongwani
  2. Shabalala Rhythm - Please Call Me
  3. Soul Brothers - Isiphithiphithi
  4. Dr. Thomas Chauke - Shimatsatsa No.31
  5. Zozo & Sangere Superbeat- Mabindu Vol 1

BEST CLASSICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
  1. Maria Du Toit & Nina Schumann - Luminous Shade
  2. CH2 - CH2 Guitar Duo Live with the UP Symphony Orchestra 
  3. Derek Gripper - One Night On Earth
  4. Guy B***ery - To Disappear In Place
  5. Nibs van der Spuy & Guy B***ery - In The Shade of the Wild Fig 

BEST JAZZ ALBUM
  1. Herbie Tsoaeli - African Time
  2. Kyle Shepherd  - South African History IX
  3. Lindiwe Maxolo - Time
  4. Steve Dyer - Ubuntu Music
  5. Tutu Puoane – Breathe

BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
  1. BlackByrd - Strong
  2. Elvis Blue - Journey
  3. Freshlyground - Take Me to the Dance
  4. Lira - The Captured Tour Concert Film
  5. Nianell - My Heart

BEST AFRICAN ADULT ALBUM
  1. Bongeziwe Mabandla - Umlilo
  2. Camagwini - Re-Birth
  3. Kelly Khumalo - The Past, The Present, The Future
  4. Maleh- Step Child
  5. Nomfusi - Take Me Home

BEST CONTEMPORARY FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
  1. Jonathan Butler - Grace and Mercy
  2. Retief Burger, Helmut Meijer, Neil Büchner, Louis Britz - In Verwondering
  3. Loyiso - Love Complete
  4. Ntokozo Mbambo - Filled
  5. Retief Burger - Luidkeels Dieper

BEST TRADITIONAL FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
  1. Hlengiwe Mhlaba - Abba Baba
  2. Rebecca - Live in Concert
  3. Thulile Mbili - My Home-Heaven
  4. Spirit Of Praise Vol. 4 
  5. Winnie Mashaba - Bophelo Ke Leeto

BEST ROCK ALBUM
  1. Arno Carstens - Atari Gala
  2. Desmond & The Tutus - MNUSIC
  3. Prime Circle - Evidence
  4. The Plastics - Pyramid
  5. Zebra & Giraffe - The Wisest Ones

BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
  1. Bittereinder - Die Dinkdansmasjien
  2. Fetish - Little Heart 
  3. iScream & The Chocolate Stix - The Paradox
  4. Tailor - The Dark Horse
  5. Yoav - Blood Vine

BEST POP ALBUM
  1. ChianoSky - Hungry
  2. Kurt Darren - In Jou Oë
  3. Lloyd Cele - No Limits
  4. Snotkop - Oppas
  5. Toya Delazy - Due Drop Deluxe

BEST DANCE ALBUM
  1. Black Coffee - Africa Rising
  2. DJ Pepsi - Royal House Collection Vol. 2
  3. DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota - Dinaledi
  4. Oskido - I Believe
  5. Pascal & Pearce - Passport 2.0

BEST RAP ALBUM
  1. Khuli Chana- Lost in Time
  2. Last Days Fam - Eternal Effect
  3. PRO - Continua
  4. ProVerb - Fourthwrite
  5. Reason - Audio3D

BEST R&B/ SOUL/ REGGAE ALBUM
  1. Kabomo - Memory Remains
  2. Khaya - For You
  3. Lulu Dikana - This is the Life
  4. The Muffinz - Have you Heard?
  5. Zaki Ibrahim - Every Opposite

BEST MASKANDI ALBUM
  1. Ichwane Lebhaca - Inkunzi Yomthakathi
  2. Imithente - Vuka Mathambo
  3. Ntombethongo - Thokozile
  4. Phuzekhemisi - Bayede Zulu
  5. Zero Khumalo - O Sugar Daddy

BESTE KONTEMPORÊRE MUSIEK ALBUM
  1. Bobby van Jaarsveld - Wat Geld Nie Kan Koop Nie
  2. Jay & Liane - Bonnie En Clyde
  3. Juanita du Plessis - Jy Voltooi My
  4. Romanz - Hou Vas
  5. Theuns Jordaan – Roeper

BEST KWAITO ALBUM
  1. Bhar - Morning Bang
  2. Kabelo - Immortal Vol. 2
  3. L'Vovo Derrango - The Headmaster
  4. Professor - The Orientation
  5. Teddybears – Teddybears

BEST COLLABORATION
  1. Lloyd Cele Feat. Fresh, Euphonik, & Slikour - Louder!
  2. Riot Feat. Zahara - Thetha Nami
  3. Shabalala Rhythm Feat. Oliver Mtukudzi and DJ Tira - Please Call Me
  4. V. Underground Feat. Mishka - Gelo Wandi
  5. Zahara Feat. Leroy Bell & Soweto Gospel Choir - Hold On (Bambelela)

BEST LIVE DVD
  1. Black Coffee - Africa Rising
  2. Lira - The Captured Tour Concert Film
  3. The Parlotones - Dragonflies and Astronauts
  4. Huisgenoot Skouspel - Huisgenoot Skouspel 2012
  5. Zahara- THe Beginning LIVE

BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
  1. Benza - Jealousy by AKA
  2. Salomon Ligthelm - Hello Sweet World by Gangs Of Ballet
  3. Warwick Allan - Evidence by Prime Circle
  4. Jolyon Ellis - Attack Of The Hadedas by Spoonfeedas 
  5. Claudio Pavan - Honey Spiders by The Parlotones

BEST PRODUCER
  1. Mike Beling - Strong by Blackbyrd
  2. Crighton Goodwill - Hungry by ChianoSky
  3. Theo Crous - Evidence by Prime Circle
  4. Theo Crous - Journey Through The Shadows by The Parlostones
  5. Jax Panik - Due Drop Deluxe by Toya Delazy

BEST ENGINEER
  1. Christopher Tuck - Lucid Alive And Dreaming by Macstanley
  2. Mark Beling - Strong by Blackbyrd
  3. Crighton Goodwill - Hungry by ChianoSky
  4. Jake Odendaal - Night of Light Die Beste Van Joe Nieman by ChianoSky
  5. Marius Marais - Huisgenoot Skouspel 2012

REMIX OF THE YEAR
  1. Zynne Sibika - Istokvel by DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota
  2. Chris Sen - 2012 Change The World by RJ Benjamin
  3. DJ Kent - Thinking About You Ft. Zonke - DJ Kent Remix by Theo Kgosinkwe
  4. Pascal & Pearce - Heart - Pascal & Pearce Remix by Toya Delazy 
  5. ClassyMenace - Pump It On - ClassyMenace Remix by Toya Delazy

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  1. Kelly Khumalo - The Past, The Present, The Future
  2. Khuli Chana - Lost In Time
  3. Maleh - Step Child
  4. Ntokozo Mbambo - Filled
  5. The Muffinz - Have you heard?

DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
  1. Blackbyrd - Strong
  2. Desmond & The Tutus - MNUSIC
  3. DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota - Dinaledi
  4. Freshlyground - Take Me to the Dance
  5. The Muffinz - Have you heard?

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  1. ChianoSky- Strong
  2. Kelly Khumalo - The Past, The Present, The Future
  3. Lulu Dikana - This is the Life
  4. Maleh - Step Child
  5. Ntokozo Mbambo – Filled

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  1. Arno Carstens - Atari Gala
  2. Elvis Blue - Journey
  3. Khuli Chana - Lost In Time
  4. ProVerb - Fourthwrite
  5. Reason - Audio3D

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
  1. Bongeziwe Mabandla - Umlilo
  2. Khaya - For You
  3. Tailor - The Dark Horse
  4. The Muffinz - Have you Heard?
  5. Toya Delazy - Due Drop Deluxe

MTN SAMA RECORD OF THE YEAR

TRACKS
ARTIST

Wa Muhle
B.O.P

Father To Be
Black Motion

Walking Away
ChianoSky

Stokvel
DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota

I Deserve
Donald

Lifeline
Elvis Blue

Bosso
HHP

Colour of You
Kabomo

Move 
Khaya

Still
Liquideep

Hero
Lloyd Cele

Heavenly Sent
MiCasa

Tsa Mandebele
Oskido

Thetha Nami
Riot

Kulungile Baba
Sfiso Ncwane

Wake Up
Teargas

Love Is In The Air
Toya Delazy

Umthwalo
Zahara

Feelings
Zonke