J Dilla Tribute Get ready to celebrate the life and legacy of one of hip hop’s most influential producers, J Dilla, at this special tribute event happening on Friday, February 7th. We’re coming together to honor the mastermind behind timeless beats, smooth grooves, and an entire soundscape that continues to shape music to this day. […]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of improvised entertainment, where the audience makes the script! Watch talented and diverse performers fall headfirst into hilarity with quick wit, zany characters, and wild plot twists—all made up on the spot. Date: Thursday 13 FebTime: 7 - 9pm Venue: Selective Live, 189 Buitengracht St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001 […]
Kanu Ntshoko, born into a family of South African jazz musicians, developed a passion for music early in life, performing with relatives as a child. He studied music theory at UNISA and formed a jazz group, the "4th Note," during his school years. Ntshoko's career flourished as he performed at clubs and collaborated with South […]
Join us for a Galentine’s Celebration filled with creativity, self-love, and a touch of magic! This special event brings together all the best things about celebrating friendship and self-care. Here’s what we have in store for you:Paint & Sip: Unleash your inner artist as you create a beautiful masterpiece while enjoying a glass of wine […]
His sound is a blend of afro folk, afro soul, and organic dance music, rooted in many global influences. He sings in kiSwahili, English and French with a few songs in other languages. He’s based in Cape Town and was born in Kolwezi in the southern region of DR Congo. Making music is Mapumba’s wellbeing […]
Enjoy a night of acoustic South African folk/soul sounds with Mishy. Mishy is a Cape Town based singer and songwriter. Her writing tells stories from her own personal life experiences and observed social issues. Her writing explores themes of hurt, loss, grief, hope, euphoria. She developed and nurtured her love for music through school choirs, […]
he Congo Cowboys blend the twangy sounds of American roots music with the rich rhythms of African traditional music. The band was formed in 2016 by three members of the South African band Freshlyground: Simon Attwell (banjo), Julio Sigauque (bass), and Congolese singer Chris Bakalanga (vocals and guitar). The band’s music draws on the foot-stomping […]
Saturday Night Vibes: A Live Performance and After party You Can't Miss! This Saturday, join us for an electrifying night of live music at 8:00 PM! We’re bringing you a lineup that’s guaranteed to get the party started and keep it going all night long. Teba – Get ready for an unforgettable performance by one […]
Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint & Sip afternoon with a French twist! Enjoy a guided tasting of Chinon wine, a renowned wine from the Loire Valley, as a professional walks you through its unique flavors and history. As you savor each glass, express what the wine is making you feel. No experience […]
Soundscapes Session with Buhlebendalo It's been seven months since Buhlebendalo's soul-stirring second album, Hele, was released. She describes it as a continuation of her curated prayers to the gifters of song, believing deeply that she is a messenger of these sacred melodies. This March, Buhlebendalo returns to the Selective live stage—her home away from home. […]
We are Friends with Beats and we are the unofficial before, during and after party on your First Thursday. A monthly changing, hand-picked lineup of DJs bring you a curated tour through all flavours of electronic club music. March kicks it off with Mafiana and his signature West African and Afrobeats to get you in […]
Black Perils of the Last Days What becomes of this much anti-Blackness? Why are we so easy to show hate and violence towards one another? What is it about the Black body that attracts violation - which goes without any repercussions? This is a lamentation based on such questions and more. We exist in a […]