In 2017 Kaya 959 MD, Greg Maloka, announced the changes in the Kaya 959 line up which introduced a music show with a twist, called “Sound Supreme”. A year down the line and Sound Supreme has become an institution. In the first year, every Saturday afternoon, the listener was treated to rare selections from music aficionados: DJ Kenzhero, Tha Muzik, Just Themba and The Rhythm Sessions for four hours on […]
Good Friday on Kaya Thebe “Lenyora” graced the Kaya 959 studios on Good Friday with Skhumba and Ndumiso for #BlomBlom on his birthday. A lot of conversations that happen off the microphones while music is playing, tend to set the tone for the sit-down. One particular conversation was about Thebe living in Hillbrow at Park Mansions on Van der Merwe Street just 150 meters from the Hillbrow Police station. […]
By Zuko Komisa Best known for his many years in the radio industry and a prominent feature in the lives of many South Africans on Sunday mornings for his show Makgulong a Matala with Rev. Maine, where he motivate the listeners by sharing scriptures, playing gospel music and profiling established and emerging Gospel artists. Ntate Thuso Motaung has built a successful radio career over the years. He recently joined #TheBestTInTheCity […]
By Nomali Cele There are a lot of ideas of what a musician should do and tours – going where fans are and putting on performances – is one of the expectations. But for most acts, this is a difficult endeavour that sees them relying on concert promoters to book them. The promotions business is profit-driven, which shrinks the pool of who gets booked to only artists who perform the popular […]
By: Natasha Archary Succumbing to her battle with pancreatic cancer, Aretha Franklin died at her Detroit home. With friends and family at her side, the “Natural Woman” and renowned singer fought a brave fight. She lives on through her music and is survived by her children and grandchildren. There has been an outpour of love and support from international stars and the general public, since learning about her grave […]
By Nomali Cele Black Coffee has interesting ideas about the ways African artist can own their work and see more value from it. The idea that we should have structures that are set up to benefit us instead of bandwagoning onto platforms that serve global capitalism and not us, is not a new one. Gongbox itself is not a new idea, four years ago already, Black Coffee announced the idea […]
By Dj Keyes Musical legends, Abigail Kubeka and Dorothy Masuka were in conversation with David O’Sullivan. The legends started the conversation by talking about “not having time to age” and had an informative conversation about life in Sophiatown, Nelson Mandela and working with today’s youngsters. Sophiatown Abigail Kubeka and Dorothy Masuka shared stories about performing in some of Sophiatown’s popular shebeens during the 1950s, where they got to spend time with […]
By Mxolisi Mhlongo We all know him from his humble beginnings, as he tells it, “Selling wors-rolls outside the club on the streets of Johannesburg.” But little credit is usually given to Oskido’s business acumen and his growth in the music industry over the years. In 1993, Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa was given an opportunity to play the closing set at the club and sometimes after hours for the staff. During […]
By Zuko Komisa Philip Nchipi Tabane was a musical genius. He received a doctorate of Philosophy in Music degree from the The University of Venda in 1998. Born on 22 December 1947 at Ga-Ramotshegwa, Pretoria he started his musical journey at an early age he started playing guitar at the age of ten in 1943, he later learned how to play the flute, drums, and the Mbila, as well as […]
Kaya 959 takes back Sundays with A Touch of Soul, the only show bringing you soul and RnB music that touches your mind, body and spirit. The Best T in the City, T-bose takes you back to a time when music was made to last. A Touch of Soul is the perfect wind-down to your weekend. Sundays 14h00 to 18h00.
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The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane. Sunday's 12:00-15:00.
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WITH XOLA DLWATI: SATURDAYS 12:00 -15:00 Spade of Hearts is a fuse of love and soulful sounds, pulling at your heartstrings. Tune in for songs that will take you down memory lane. It is the sound that once dominated your playlist. It airs Sundays 12:00 – 15:00.
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The World Show is informative, expansive, and largely pan-African. This is a musical journey that bridges generations and genres, travelling across continents and timelines, with in-depth interviews and features. ‘The World Show’ is a four-hour global journey through sound – featuring the freshest tracks from home and afar.
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Real. Familiar. Memorable. Kaya 959 brings you the music you know and love from our playlist. Uninterrupted. Thursdays 20h00 to 21h00
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1.2 Parliament assented to POPIA on 19 November 2013. The commencement date of section 1, Part A of Chapter 5, section 112 and section 113 was 11 April 2014. The commencement date of the other sections was 1 July 2020 (with the exception of section 110 and 114(4). The President of South Africa has proclaimed the POPI commencement date to be 1 July 2020.
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