The Sound OF SA with Andy Leve.
HOT91.9FM — Majozi is a proudly South African musician who has recently emerged onto the scene from the coastal city of Durban. At the age of thirteen, he started to teach himself guitar, which eventually led to him studying a foundation course in jazz and popular music at the University of KwaZulu Natal. He describes his music as being Indie-folk with subtle influences of electro and attributes his faith as one of his musical inspirations. In 2013, he released his first EP, Marvelous Light, which was recorded and produced by Warren Meyer of Doppler Studios. The album made it to no.9 overall on the South African iTunes chart and no.1 in the singer/songwriter category. Following the online success and popularity of the EP, his single, The River, was play-listed on 5FM, Kfm and other radio stations across the country. The infectious beat and meaningful lyrics have fans singing along with gusto at all the gigs he has been landing. Over the past year, Majozi has been steadily climbing the South African music ladder, getting the opportunity to open for Matthew Mole, Gangs of Ballet, Zebra and Giraffe, Mango Groove, Matthew Mole and international artist, Yoav.
HOT91.9FM — GoodLuck is South Africa’s most exciting live electronic band, challenging audiences from around the world to take interest in a modern sound that is being hailed as truly African with the ability to cross over to an international electronic pop audience. Their music is an irresistible blend of electronica, pop and subtle influences of jazz. GoodLuck creates a sound that is thoroughly their own and they have been taking this sound to audiences across Europe, Africa and the UK over the past 3 years.
HOT91.9FM — ANDY LEVE GOES BEHIND THE MIC WITH PRIME CIRCLE.
HOT91.9FM — South African singer-songwriter Rowan Stuart celebrates the release of his fifth studio album, ‘Faraway (Deluxe)’ with a national tour beginning March 2018. With radio success on major stations countrywide, and multiple South African tours under his belt, Rowan continues to bring his own signature of Alternative Pop and Folk music to a wider audience. Rowan’s sound was motivated by a search for something deeper and more soulful within the landscape of modern pop music
HOT91.9FM — She’s the Rose Gold princess, taking no prisoners with the husky voice. A sound that demands that you pay attention and listen, sing along and feel. This is the breath of fresh musicality that’s tearing up the charts and the world will know her name and sound.
HOT91.9FM — As a child, he suffered from performance anxiety, and this resulted in him only ever singing to himself in his room. The likes of Danny K and TKzee were idols of his, and ultimately he took the plunge and entered a reality show. This show, The Voice SA, helped this shy guy rise to the challenge. A Restless Affair, worthy of a listen. His name is Craig Lucas, listen as he joins me Behind the Mic
HOT91.9FM — With 3 albums, When I Wake Up, Life On Mars, and his latest album, Things Unseen, Singer and Songwriter Jesse Clegg has undoubtedly made a name for himself. Not only has Jesse been touring extensively in South Africa over the past 9 years but The USA , Canada and the UK including performing at SXSW in Austin Texas. Where did it all start ? Was he dancing , and singing with guitar in hand from the age of 2 ? What does it mean for him to perform with his father, Johnny ? Listen as I go behind the mic with Jesse Clegg, and listen out for his acoustic version of his hit song “Breathing” .
HOT91.9FM — You’ve probably danced to his songs #dancingagain #saveme #makeyouloveme #findmyway #ineedyou #Move TIMO ODV One of the best conversations I have had with one of the most driven and focused people I’ve ever met. Chilled demeanour but I managed to get a whole lot out of @TimoODV including his love of gqom music , how DJ Cleo and hip hop changed his life and how Youtube tutorials helped him become the producer he is today.
HOT91.9FM — What happens when you take Nathan Ro, the lead singer of punk-pop techno band, Graeme Watkins an indie rocker, and Loyiso Bala, an RNB / gospel crooner … A blazing hot swinging sensation action that’s what. They call themselves Swing City and this is them behind the mic with Andy Leve.
HOT91.9FM — Now solo, Jamie Lee Sexton, formerly of the trio The Sextons, still brings her quirky, colourful and happy energy wherever she goes. That is the recipe for her magical music. Listen to her going behind the mic with me here.
HOT91.9FM — Singer , songwriter, producer , guitarist and drummer – Howie Combrink is a jack of all music related trades, including owning his own production studio called The Hit Lab. The multi talented muso, lived in the Seychelles. This is where he shed his punk rocker ways for a tan , a guitar and a funk reggae folk inspired new sound and hasn’t looked back since. You’ll find him at the back drumming in a legendary South African band, Watershed but when he takes to the mic and the front of the stage, what comes out is nothing short of sweet sunshine.
HOT91.9FM — From the recent split of his band Four to making you dance to his dance-floor- filler single , “Running Wild” with Pascal and Pearce, listen as I go behind the mic with the talented singer , songwriter Jethro Tait
HOT91.9FM — As heard on “The Sound of SA” with me, Andy Leve. Dominic Neill goes “Behind the Mic ” with me and speaks about the strides he hopes to make in the music industry , after the successes of singles with DJ Kent “Love You Still ” and Joe Louis with “Better Day”. 5 Years after Idols , where he was in the Top 7 , Dominic’s full length album , “Out of My League” is finally out. Dominic describes the offering, called “Out of My League” as a very honest display of where he is musically.