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Nu Season is a jazz band that has five members; Bongani Mehlela Bass Guitarist, Joe Ndimande Lead Guitarist, Lefa Bembe Keyboard Player, Tshepo Mphela a Saxophone player  and Lindo Sibanyoni Drummer. They are well known in Witbank as Sounds of Kwa-Guqa but they have recently changed their name to Nu Season because they believe that this is a new season for them filled with great aspiration to reach the peak of their success/career. The band members met at Mzansi Jazz Lounge were they were part of different group; from their mutual love and interest in music they started their own jazz band in 2005. And later on 2012 joined by Tshepo Mphela to make a unique sound from the township of Emalahleni.  
They have graced Moretele Park with their presence. Their first performance as a group was at Witbank Dam in 2005 and they perfumed there until 2010, other platforms that they shared together as a band are Zithabiseni Jazz in 2006, Siyabuswa Arts and Culture in 2007, Mbombela up in smoke Lowveld Show Ground in September 2008 and being curtain raiser for Freshly Ground in December 2010 at The Ridge. Their latest performance was at the SABCOHA SAPEA Mini Conference 2012 in Turffontein Johannesburg.  Besides their performance at the jazz festivals and concert they are mostly known for their work as a session band. This includes playing for different Pubs, weddings, functions and churches. Their love and interest in music started at church. All the band members play two or more instruments.
The band has proudly recorded their five track album called Singabanqobi. Even though  they had limited funds, they decided to use little that they have to record and be known. We are hoping that we will be realizing our 11 track album in spring 2013.


Strangers

Bringing people together in many different ways is what I love doing. Sharing epic moments in life with old and new friends brings a lot of joy to life. Making each other feel good with our energy is what we can do. Whether it’s a smile, a hug, a chat, support or any other positive vibes like a fun dance with or for someone… you got it in you, so put on that lovely smile and dance baby dance!! 

Thanks to Windtown Hotel Langebaan for hosting us and DJ Snake for bringing all the equipment and kicking things off nicely. Gianni Aragno for some dope sounds and all the other lovely souls for your awesome contributions that set the vibe. 

I absolutely loved playing on the rooftop and can’t wait to rock another party with you soon. 

Big hug!


DJ LEN10 - Rooftop Sunset Mix - Jan 2015

featuring:

Korg SQ-64
Roland TR-808
Roland JP-8
Roland Juno 106
Boss RDD-10
Red Panda Context 2
Digitech Polara
Mackie 1604

Alice Klar - All Things (Live Version)

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One half of South African break-out jazz and house music collective Goldfish joins for the 20th edition of Sub Sahara. A twenty year long history with the island makes for a landmark interview and mix from one of Africa's great musical exports.

Sub Sahara 20 - Richard Marshall [with Dominic Peters]

Download available here: http://boilerroom.tv/recording/dj-harvey/

DJ Harvey Ray-Ban x Boiler Room 007 Milan DJ Set

Groove Room

Treat Yourself

Groove Chakra - Groove Room Ft Lee Thomson

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Sub Sahara radio live today with Markus Wormstorm at 16:00 CEST
Markus Wormstorm sits as one South Africa’s most established and highly decorated electronic musicians, producers, sound designers and live performers.
With a career dating back to the early 2000’s and a laundry list of collaborators that include some of South Africa’s finest exports, it’s our honour to have him join us for this month’s show.
At the top of the hour is an interview that feels like folklore, following this is a mix of entirely original productions.

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Sub Sahara 26 – Richard Marshall [with Markus Wormstorm]

"Mistress Mary, Quite Contrary, how do your Sundays go? 
Chunky and dirty and sexy and flirty
With nuns on the dance floor for show"

Here is 90 minutes of a DJ who has attended and played more than his fair share of Sunday afternoon house music sermons. From playing mostly Sunday sessions at his home festival in Cape Town and growing up on the open air dance floor of E.S.P in downtown Johannesburg in the 90's, this set is packed with homage. 

Some new, lots of old - but intended to be timeless. 

I don't often release DJ sets and I never go back into studio to 'fix' live recordings (not even sure how that's done) - so here is me at Mistress Mary with some heavy vinyl rips thrown in for good measure, that even digitally make mixing on minimal sleep just a tad wonky. 

Taking over from one of the true masters of the scene @adamfreeland was always going to be tough, but paying homage to his @back-to-mine-829551448 by starting off with a loop of PJ Harvey's 'The Slow Drug' seemed to make him happy, as did closing with a @deepdish remix he had never heard. So he sent Sharam a video. Day made!

Recorded live on Sunday 31 August 2025 between 16:30 and 18:00 at the infamous Mistress Mary in Cambridgeshire, England. 

The dirty little sister of @secret-garden-party



Richard Marshall - Mistress Mary 2025

Incredible Afro performing a mixture of Afro Lounge for a cocktail party

Incredible Afro Promo September 2025

Lost Village 23rd August 2025

This track is from the album Bhekisizwe and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/amandlafreedomensemble

Kwa Nyandeni

We are very proud to present our BRAND NEW DEBUT ALBUM!!!
It's a bit of funk, a bit of jazz, a bit of rock, a bit of weirdness. Written, produced and performed by Chris van der Walt (The BLACK CAT BONES, Boargazm), Clint Falconer (Dan Patlansky, The TerraZAR), and Andy Maritz (Dan Patlansky, The TerraZAR). Recorded at Drumheadz.
"Voortrekker Funk" by No Requests is available at these online stores:
Apple Music
https://itun.es/za/qm3lfb
iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/…/album/voortrekker-f…/id1160737552
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/2NDZ0mPFXJSPZoMgV3iqbg
Amazon.com
https://amzn.com/B01LXPKTGE
Napster
http://us.napster.com/ar…/no-requests/album/voortrekker-funk
It's also available on Google Play, 7digital, Rdio, Deezer MediaNet, Zvooq, Slacker Radio, Nokia, eMusic, Shazam, Akazoo Music, Aspiro, & KKBOX

Brain Fries

Mandla Mlangeni trumpet, Mark Fransman tenor and alto saxophones, alto flute, Keenan Ahrends guitar, Nicholas Williams bass, Clement Benny drums, Ronan Skillen tabla

Voices of our Vision

Ke TS.O.NA

Pros and cons

From Tribe's 'Our Language' Album. Feat. Kesivan Naidoo, Buddy Wells & Charles Lazar.

Blue Mark

We document the alternative South African music scene with the gusto and respect it rightfully deserves. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube to get your mind blown by our local talent on a weekly basis.

Pros and cons

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