Viva Talks
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Conversations with Shoesmeister
Interviews Play Nown this episode of Viva Talks we sit down with Amapiano artist Shoesmeister. A vocalist under the Rap Academy umbrella his future is destined to be bright. Having already worked with the likes of Shakes&Les, Djy Biza and 031 Choppa, the year 2024 looks promising for Shoesmeister. In this episode we talk about his start in music, his inspirations and much more! Only on Viva Nation TV.
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Conversations with Swank
Interviews Play NowIn this week's installment of Viva Talks we sit down with graphic designer Swank. He does a wide range of creative work but is most known for his work in the music industry as a cover art designer. In his own words “the charts are where I hang my art” he is one of the most prolific art designers having worked with the likes of Shakes&Les, 031 Choppa, Uncle Waffles and many more. In this interview we talk about his beginnings in the industry, early inspirations and a much more. See the interview in its entirety on Viva Nation TV.
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Conversation with Om Alec Khaoli
Interviews Play NowOn this instalment of Viva Talks we sit down with music industry legend ‘Om’ Alec Khaoli. It's 40 years since the legendary 'Om' Alec Khaoli went solo and started his Afro rock band Umoja in 1982. Time flies indeed. It has been a journey worth celebrating. Bra Om throughout his solo career has made a serious impact and contributed immensely in the music industry both locally in South Africa and abroad. He has shared his talent, skills and resources through the music he has made over the years. Bra Om was the first black person in the country to own a record studio in South Africa (!). It was called Fireworks Studio, located in Pimville, Soweto. This afforded him ample time to explore and create the best music. He was also one of the first artists to use a vocoder instrument, which at the time was a rare novelty to create a very distinctive sound and so beautiful to listen to. In this episode we have Kwela and ‘Om’ Alec taking us through the past 40 years look back at the great career, breaking down songs and some of his best memories.
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Viva Talks Season 2
Interviews Watch NowExclusive, intriguing and educational conversations with the trendiest South African artists on the scene. Viva Talks present various episodes where we get a peek into the life of various artist who share details of their music career and experiences of their journey, as an artist in South Africa.
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Conversations with Rob Cowling
Interviews Play NowNamed to Billboard International Power Players list for 2019, 2021, 2022 & 2023. An experienced South African Music Professional with over 25 years experience in the Music Industry, label & publishing. Originally with a music retail and indie label background, he has a wide range of contacts across the globe in music and related industries. In this week’s Viva Talks we sit down with Rob Cowling, General Manager of Gallo Music Publishers. He takes us through his early days in the music industry, some of his favorite memories of his time with Sheer Sound and his favorite releases!
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Conversations with Kwela
Interviews Play NowVersatile lyricist, vocalist and producer Kwelagobe “Kwela” Sekele (FKA PO or Po Box) comes from Soweto, via "Johazardburg" (Johannesburg), the City of Gold. Born in the year of Brenda & the Big Dudes' “Weekend Special” and Harari's “Street Sounds” — 1983 — Kwela's life and work are a reflection of his influences, inspirations, aspirations and memory. Unorthodox and a visionary, Kwela’s world of music is also made up of childhood memories of Kwaito and subplots drawn from Le Club, a legendary Joburg under-18s hip hop club). It’s also a landscape that includes Joburg poetics, jazz, early 2000s live band scenes and most of what is considered alternative, whether obscure or conveniently labelled “world music”. Against this fertile background, it was in 2004 when he joined the renowned band Kwani Experience that his métier took off. Kwani Experience inspired a generation with its bold and unapologetic afro-funk sound and aesthetic, setting stages ablaze around Africa and Europe while galvanising younger similar bands. In this episode of Viva Talks we sit down with Kwela, he takes us through his beginnings in music, the conception of the band 'Kwani Experience', where he finds inspiration and much more!
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VIVA TALKS UGANDA SEASON TWO
Interviews Watch NowExclusive, intriguing and educational conversations with the trendiest Ugandan artists on the scene. Viva talks Uganda present various episode where we get a peek into the life of various artist who share details of their music career and experiences of their journey, as an artist in Uganda.
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VIVA TALKS UGANDA SEASON ONE
Interviews Meet The Artist Watch NowExclusive, intriguing and educational conversations with the trendiest Ugandan artists on the scene. Viva talks Uganda present various episode where we get a peek into the life of various artist who share details of their music career and experiences of their journey, as an artist in Uganda.
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Conversations with Refilwe Matabane
Interviews Play NowBy day she is Refilwe Matabane; a civilian and Strategist for one of South Africa's largest record labels. By night she transforms into the peripatetic, enchanting Fif_laaa who was sent to Earth so save us all with her selection of timeless music. As you can imagine, leading a double life isn’t easy but for this Heroine it is, she loves and lives the concept of balance in her life. In this edition of Viva Talks we sit down with Fif Laaa. She takes us through her journey into the music industry, where her interest began, how she started, her inspirations and much more. Watch this interview in its entirety only on Vivanation TV.
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Conversations with Fistola
Interviews Play NowFistola is a Hip-Hop music producer born and raised in Ivory Park. He gained notoriety from working with some of the continents biggest artists such Moozlie, Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest to name a few. In this interview we discuss his journey in the music industry, how it all began, his inspirations and what it’s like working with idols and much more!
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Conversations with ORISH
Interviews Play NowThis week on Viva Talks we sit down with artist/producer; Orish. Orish is one of the hottest upcoming artists in the hip hop scene having his hand in the careers of many upcoming talents and even mainstream talents in the Cape Town music scene. He has worked with K. Keed, Dee Koala, Lookatups, Kash CPT and many more. In this episode he takes us through the beginning of his career, some moments of hope for himself, and how he hasn’t gotten here.
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Conversations with K Keed
Interviews Play NowThis week on Viva Talks, we sit down with one of the hottest artists in the game, K Keed. Keed is the number one streaming female rapper in the country, she has worked with the likes of Blxckie, Priddy Ugly, Dee Koala, and many more. She is one of the most prolific and versatile artists out there, still in the early stages of her career, the ceiling for Keed is limitless. In this episode we talk about her rise in the industry, working with idols, her blow-up moment, and much more.
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Conversations with 031 Choppa
Interviews Play Now031 Choppa is an all round musical artist from KwaMashu in KZN. He has worked with some of the biggest artists in the country such as Sjava, AKA, Riky Rick, Costa Titch & Blxckie to name a few, he is also a platinum selling producer. In this interview we go through his journey in the music industry, meeting his manager Zeus Omega and working with idols such as Riky Rick.
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Conversations with Loxion Deep
Interviews Play NowSimphiwe Ncube, known as Loxion Deep born and raised in Orlando West, South of Johannesburg (Soweto). Loxion Deep is a record producer, song writer and a pianist. He gained his significance after producing the smash hit --Stokoloko with Kabza De Small. In this interview we discuss how his career in music started, his inspiration and influences, and he gives us insight into and what to expect in his upcoming album.
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Conversations With Flow Jones JR
Interviews Play NowFlow Jones Jr. is a Johannesburg based Hip-Hop artist known for his unique rap style, he has worked with the likes of DJ Sliq, Emtee, Mashbeatz, Blxckie, Maglera Doe Boy and many more. Flow Jones Jr. takes us through the start of his career, meeting DJ Sliqe, working with Blxckie and Maglera Doe Boy on his hit song Pramis Swuh and much more.
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Conversations with Zeus Omega
Interviews Play NowZeus Omega is the co founder of Kreative Kornerr, an event host, artist manager and cultural influence. He sits down with us and takes us through his rise into the industry as well as entertains us with a few hot topics. We speak on his journey in the music industry, meeting business partner Kai, working with idols Anatii and Riky Rick, the story behind the blow up of Uncle Waffles and much more.
