Mzansi Loves Soul Music is a concept that appreciates the entire spectrum of music genres, as each of them appeals to their own individual markets. However, for the first time A Certain Company and VibeZone Entertainment hosted a fully-fledged intimate shows that combined the Neo-soul (RnB) and Afro-soul genres.

Mzansi Loves Soul Music focuses on both up-coming artists as well as developed artists and their coexistence on one stage. Each artist sings original songs from their albums and cover-versions of their choice. This is also incorporated with collaborations on stage between the performing artists. There is just one band and one set of backing vocalists, and they provide support for all the performing artists.

The performing artists pay homage to all those legendary artists that have been lost to the music industry, both locally and internationally. Furthermore, they celebrate all those artists that still live, that made significant contributions toward paving the way for the young artists.

The line-up included: Theo Kgosenkwe, Afrotraction, Brian Temba, Nomfusi supported by Bo, Leanne, Mlu and Lungi.

The Musical Director, Mr. Alexis Faku, is one of the most musically talented composers and producers in South Africa. He has worked with, and shared the stage with different artists in South Africa and abroad. This glamorous list includes the likes of Craig David; Joe Thomas; Keith Sweat; TkZee; Danny K; TK; Loyiso Bala; Lebo Mathosa; Kelly Rowland; Snoop Dogg; Akon; Brian McKnight and Celine Dion.

In addition, he collaborated with Peter Gabriel in the United Kingdom in 1996; Beyonce, Youssou N’Dour and Anastacia at the 46664 Concert in Cape Town and Tyrese whils he was shooting the blockbuster ‘’Flight of The Phoenix’’. Alex Faku was also a part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup campaing in South Africa. Here he was scoring music for the closing ceremony. He has also been awarded with a number of accolades in his capacity as the producer for the South African Music Awards (SAMA).

See Mzansi Loves Soul Music Blog www.mzansilovessoulmusic.blogspot.com

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