For artists like Max-Hoba , the National Arts Festival is a great opportunity to showcase one’s talent at home if you have a greater fan base abroad.
The Free State-born Afro-Soul and world music artist, whose parents now live in Ngcobo, gave a great show on Wednesday, singing numbers from his new album, Travelling Man, and popular folk songs like Nomnganga and Majola.
The artist, who has the distinctive influences of reggae, jazz and Motown in his uniquely South African music, said he enjoyed performing at the festival because of very strong family ties to the Eastern Cape.
“The audience was great and they had a high energy which I enjoyed. I look forward to more shows,” he said. “I think the festival is a great opportunity to network.
“I have more people attending my shows abroad than I do at home so it would be great to get a full house.
“The festival is a great place for people to get to know our music.”
He has his own record label, HobaCity Productions, and thanks God’s grace for his ability to tour and release albums.
His bass guitarist Tebogo Sedumedi performed her single Crazy in love which is playing on radio. “We have a beautiful vibe,” he said.
Catch Max-Hoba again today and tomorrow at 3pm and 5pm respectively at the Rhodes Club. — siyab@dispatch.co.za
Taste of what SA has been missing
The Free State-born Afro-Soul and world music artist, whose parents now live in Ngcobo, gave a great show on Wednesday, singing numbers from his new album, Travelling Man, and popular folk songs like Nomnganga and Majola.
The artist, who has the distinctive influences of reggae, jazz and Motown in his uniquely South African music, said he enjoyed performing at the festival because of very strong family ties to the Eastern Cape.
“The audience was great and they had a high energy which I enjoyed. I look forward to more shows,” he said. “I think the festival is a great opportunity to network.
“I have more people attending my shows abroad than I do at home so it would be great to get a full house.
“The festival is a great place for people to get to know our music.”
He has his own record label, HobaCity Productions, and thanks God’s grace for his ability to tour and release albums.
His bass guitarist Tebogo Sedumedi performed her single Crazy in love which is playing on radio. “We have a beautiful vibe,” he said.
Catch Max-Hoba again today and tomorrow at 3pm and 5pm respectively at the Rhodes Club. — siyab@dispatch.co.za
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