Kumodi! 🎵 Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Kumodi (Kurt Diedericks) is a talented music producer and DJ known for blending African rhythms with electronic elements. His unique sound explores a broad sonic landscape, incorporating hypnotic bass grooves and intricate melodic layers. Have you listened to his music or attended one of his live performances? […]
“We’ve neglected the artistic heritage of our children for too long — it’s time to reclaim and celebrate our cultural identity.” After a deeply moving five-village tour across the Eastern Cape — from Hamburg to Duncan Village — EZIKO with Dumza Maswana now comes to Cape Town for one powerful night only at Selective Live. […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening with the soulful sounds of Khonaye — a rising star whose voice captures the very spirit of South Africa’s musical Golden Era. Born in Mdantsane and raised in Cape Town, Anelisa 'Khonaye' Blom brings a rich cultural heritage to her sound, blending traditional African rhythms with modern musical styles. Her voice—able to glide […]
Dear poets and poetry lovers! We have another gorgeous evening of open-mic poetry on Tuesday the 29th of July at 7:30pm (as per usual), at our most beloved Selective Live! Selective Live: 189 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town -- Sometimes a difficult venue to find for first-timers, if you get lost go to the Protea Hotel […]
The Body Rock is a homage to the Block Party era of music that birthed the Hip Hop culture. As a DJ collective firmly rooted in turntablism we seek to inspire and surprise our crowds with funky Hip Hop based rare grooves sprinkled with turntablist magic. Doors open at 6pm
MXO is a maverick in the South African music scene, known for his post-modern eclectic sound blending afro soul, jazz, funk, traditional, and pop. Since his debut in 2004 with *Peace of Mind*, he has become an icon, performing globally and collaborating with music legends. Beyond music, MXO is a film producer, event curator, producer, […]
DaniMali - Dialogues Across Provinces is more than a concert tour, it is a sonic journey across the country that explores jazz as a living archive of African memory, identity, and cultural unity. Led by saxophonist and composer Nhlanhla Mahlangu, it weaves music and sonic storytelling into a bold expression of Jazz as dialogue - […]
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity and relaxation at our Paint and Sip event! Immerse yourself in the joy of painting while enjoying great music and company. Date: 3rd August 2025 Time: 2pm and ends at 5pm Location: Selective Live No experience necessary—just bring your creativity, paint to how the music makes you […]
The uHadi Experience is an exciting and deeply educational live performance by Odwa Bongo that celebrates isiXhosa music, language, and storytelling through the ancient and expressive sounds of the uHadi bow. Rooted in tradition yet boldly contemporary, the show offers audiences a rich journey through sound, honoring ancestry, womanhood, spirituality, and cultural memory. At the […]
A night of creativity, good vibes, and great music! Join us for a fun painting session with a live *DJ*, drinks, and city energy. *Date:* First Thursday, 7th August *Time:* 6PM – 9:30PM *Venue:* Selective Live *Tickets:* R250 OR R400 for 2 (includes all materials + 1 drink) Live DJ | Wine & Art | […]
After years of taking their sound around the world and into new creative territory, The Muffinz return to Cape Town for 2 unforgettable nights of music, memory. Join the award-winning five-piece band as they perform a handpicked selection of songs from their two critically acclaimed studio albums, Have You Heard? and Do What You Love. The evening will also […]
Please Join Liya M and The band as we take you through the combination of Culture, Sound and Power. This is not just a show but it’s a ceremony, bring your ears, heart and spirit to receive my offering. This is an Ode to CPT as Liya M has just completed her first year of […]