Siya Makuzeni is a professional South African trombone player, vocalist, lyricist and songwriter; Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz 2016 recipient, who has regularly collaborated with A-list South African musicians such as Themba Mkhize, Feya Faku, Khaya Mahlangu, Abigail Khubeka, Sibongile Khumalo,as well as featuring in Grammy award artists David Murray, Jacky Terrasson and Branford Marsalis' performances in 2016-2017. […]
Umlilo is an Afro Jazz Band formed in 2001 in Nyanga township and it consist of six members from Gugulethu, Nyanga and is lead by Bongani Nikelo. Bongani Nikelo on bass and vocal band tbc Doors open at 5pm and show starts at 8pm
Bheki Khoza is the well-known left handed guitarist from Umlazi, Durban, South Africa. In 1991 he received a Talent Award and scholarship to study music in America. He returned in 1995 from studying at the University of Hartford, Connecticut, with the great Jackie McClean, on of the few living legends. Some of the musicians he […]
Qamata Live Experience, a performance of original compositions and arrangements - featuring an octet of voice, piano, bass, drum-kit, trumpet, tenor-alto saxophone and trombone, produced by Mpho Ngexe. Performances by Mpho Ngexe (voice), Vuyo Nkasawe (piano), Katy Racionzer (trumpet), Sisipho Mangete (trombone), Mwangi Njoroge (alto-saxophone) Carli Morkel (tenor-saxophone), Kanu Ntshoko (drum-kit) Girswin Pypers (bass guitar) […]
Zukiswa is an Afro jazz singer born in the dusty streets of Gugulethu,she was born in 1987. Zukiswa the singer is an afro jazz singer born in the dusty streets of Gugulethu she was born in 1987 she started singing choral music at the age of eight at luzuko primary school were she attended school. […]
Join us for A Spring Show, an intimate listening event at Selective Live as we come into this new season. With live music and poetry, Maya Grey and Tanaka offer a space to mark new beginnings. MAYA GREY is a soft and melancholic folk artist based in Cape Town whose musical tone touches on elements of nature […]
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity and relaxation at our Paint and Sip event with live music! Date: 22 Sept 2024 Time: 2pm Location: Selective Live Indulge in a glass of your favourite wine , unleash your inner artist, and enjoy the soothing sounds of live music from Streetwise Band . Whether you're […]
Clean X Cape presents the first crowd based comedy escape room in Africa. What is that you say? Imagine if a quiz night, escape room and a comedy night had a love child. Join us on Thursday, 26th September at Selective Live and be part of a fun night of solving puzzles and answering quiz […]
Dream Eater: Is a genre-bending, 5 piece collective that draws heavily from soft rock, indie folk, & delta blues. Despite being a relative new-comer on the local circuit, all members have had successful music careers in their own right, having played for audiences both locally and abroad. The band deals with their theme and tone much […]
Today, we celebrate a true legend, Khaya Mahlangu, as he marks an incredible 70 years of life and 50 years of unparalleled excellence in the music industry! From the soulful melodies of his saxophone to his profound influence as a composer, teacher, and community developer, Khaya's contributions have shaped the sound of our nation and […]
Get ready to lose yourself in the music as Jackie Queens and The Hii Rollers return to Selective Live to deliver two show-stopping sets of soulful and afro house music. From "Conqueror" to "Mwanangu," Jackie's powerful voice and inspiring lyrics will move you to your core. Expect to dance, sing and celebrate the magic of dance […]
Maria Gakenye is a Kenyan Singer and song-writer based in Cape Town studying Jazz at UCT. This event marks her reintroduction in the live performance scene where she hopes to perform some works from her debut album MSAFARA, released in September Last 2021 and more. Her slogan is an embodiment of an A-Free-Can spirit by achieving an Africanised Jazz sound Aesthetic. She is an […]