(Right: Jobe
The Poet, Nokuthula Sibiya, Zamalinda Mbatha & Lungisani Maxhakane. Pic by
Thulani Thusi)
The Luthuli Museum releases music dedicated
to Chief Albert Luthuli.
The single Spirit of Luthul” is a song that was composed as part of the
Luthuli Museum’s annual music business programme. It honours the legacy of
Chief Albert Luthuli in the community of Groutville, where the Museum is based.
Sibongiseni Msweli “Jobe The Poet”,
Lungisani Maxhakane , Zamalinda Mbatha and Nokuthula Sibiya came together to
compose and record the song under mentorship of renowned pianist and producer
Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane.
“Chief Luthuli is one of the highly
esteemed leaders in the history of the struggle, to be part of a music project
that honours him is one of the priceless moments of my entire music career.
Hats off to the Museum and iSupport for such an initiative,” says Mbatha.
“Guiding these young talents is my way of
giving back to my community. Their enthusiasm and passion fuels my energy,” says
Mashiloane.
Onexus Music Business Solutions are the
facilitators of the music business programme, that is an intensive 10-week
programme that touches on various music industry topics, such as copyrights,
marketing and performing.
The Luthuli Museum’s mission is to
conserve, uphold, promote and propagate the life, values, philosophies and
legacy of the late Chief Albert Luthuli. Music and the arts play a big role in
implementing this mission and aside from skills development, monthly concerts
for schools and the community are hosted at the museum.
The video can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODRF4hjK10
For more information, contact iSupport
Music Business on 079 707 7773.
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