Month: Sep 2020

J’Something has been the smooth voice and face of SA’s most beloved house music trio, from the City Of Gold, for over a decade.

Alongside pianist and producer Dr. Duda and trumpeter Mo-T, this singer and guitarist has dominated as the frontman of the chart-smashing group Mi Casa, as their unique fusion of urban jazz and Afro-house took root in the hearts and minds of people all over the globe.

From the intense rush of the first Mi Casa show, to beating the fatigue associated with commercial stardom, to his latest sustainable farming endeavour, J’Something has proven to be a humble and grounded journeyman for every purpose.

Outro Song: Mamela Apple Music Spotify Youtube

Featured Tracks:

These Streets – Mi Casa Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Loliwe – Zahara Spotify YouTube

Jika – Mi Casa Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Sober – Mi Casa Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Obsessed – Mi Casa Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Eve – Mi Casa Apple Music Spotify YouTube

Banza and Patsy – Mi Casa Apple Music Spotify YouTube

MASSIVE shout out to Mi Casa and Universal for the generous use of their music in bringing this podcast to life. 

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Follow Texx Talks on Facebook Instagram Twitter for our amazing collab with #FokofLager – we are bringing some cheer to everyone by giving away some cool swag- details on our social channels.

And just like that our little “break” is over and we’re back at it. 

We obviously want to thank each and every one of you listening and for the amazing support that you’ve shown us from the very first episode drop. We started with a little idea in March and now, tens of thousands of downloads later, we are about to embark on our most ambitious season yet: a three month run with an episode drop every Thursday, right up until New Years Eve!

For Season 3 we have double the amount of international acts on the bill, and naturally, more of the best South African and African talent as we continue our quest to spotlight the best our music scene has to offer.

So if you haven’t already – subscribe to Texx Talks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox or.. any other place you can imagine that streams pods – so that you’re never out of the loop.

We are also teaming up with #FokofLager for the months of September with some really cool hampers, so make sure you head over to our socials for more info!

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**Re-Release**

While we continue to put our upcoming Season through its paces, we are continue to highlight the amazing womxn of Texx Talks. This week we bring back one of our favourite episodes…

Alice Phoebe Lou

Alice Phoebe Lou is a proudly independent singer-songwriter whose creative confidence shines courtesy of her captivating vocals and stripped back compositions.

Having developed her bluesy, folk sound busking on the streets of Berlin, she has caught the ears of a community of music lovers the world over with her honest storytelling and raw, beautiful voice.

From growing up in the quiet seaside town of Kommetjie in Cape Town, to opening for the lauded Rodriguez, to collaborating with Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams, to being shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, Alice continues to forge her own path by asserting her hard-earned independence.

Outro Song: “Witches”  Apple Music and Youtube

Featured tracks:

“She” Alice Phoebe Lou from “Bombshell – The Hedy Lamarr Story” Apple Music Youtube

“Galaxies” Alice Phoebe Lou Apple Music Youtube

“99 Luftballons” Nena Apple Music Youtube

Extra reading:

“Bombshell – The Hedy Lamarr Story”

“Galaxies” Featuring Maiasie Williams curated by Majestic Casuals

Alice Phoebe Lou’s TedxBerlin Performance

Alice Phoebe Lou Busking in Berlin – “Rebel Rose”

Maisie Williams’ “Daisie” App

Take a journey with Alice at: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or her Website

Her latest album: “Live at Funkhaus”

None of this would have been possible without our partners STFD Studios and Mixroom Studios.

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**Re-Release**

Now that all the corporate noise around Womxn’s Month has died down, we have decided to bring you some of our past episodes through September featuring our female guests from previous seasons while we take a little break before Season 3.

Zolani Mahola

Zolani Mahola can be best described as a South African national treasure. Over her 17 years in the industry, she established herself as the frontwoman of award-winning group Freshlyground, before reinventing herself under her solo moniker as “The One Who Sings” at the end of 2019.

From getting deported by authoritarian regimes to feeling your lowest whilst on top, Zolani’s journey is one one of boundless optimism and heartfelt glimpses into the mind of this talented storyteller.

Outro Song “Here is a Thing” 

Follow Zolani’s journey on her blog , Facebook, Twitter  and

Instagram.

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