Planet Afropop - South Africa in the Green Room: Bongeziwe and Bakithi

<p>On the cusp of a world tour, genre-bending South African artist <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/articles/the-south-african-bongeziwe-experience-in-mexico"><strong>Bongeziwe Mabandla</strong> </a>sits down with Planet Afropop's <em>Mukwae Wabei Siyolwe</em>. Mabandla, a true maverick, draws on his country's rich musical history but forges his own path with his new album <strong><a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/articles/amaxesha-new-studio-album-by-south-african-bongeziwe-mabandla">amaXesha</a> </strong>(The Times)..</p> <p>Alongside his Mozambican producer, the innovative <em><strong><a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/articles/the-sound-of-masks-tiago-correia-paulo-mozambican-film-composer-and-music-producer?x-craft-preview=Lf0HD7hhea&token=1XhD58SN0O-T6h7rPnOJhXvwu-Npf31v">Tiago Correia-Paulo</a></strong></em>, Bongeziwe has crafted a unique sonic signature. Imagine deep, meditative textures woven with pulsating keyboards – a sound, as Siyolwe puts it, "you can dance to, pray to, cry to, and celebrate to."</p> <p>This episode doesn't just focus on Bongeziwe. We also get a glimpse into the legendary Graceland bassman, <em><strong>Bakithi Kumalo</strong></em>. Filmed at his home studio, Kumalo offers insights and a taste of his music.</p>