Bokani goes deep with Siya Mthembu in first conversation of new series
Is an artist’s duty to reflect the times, as Nina Simone has famously said? This is the question at the heart of a recent conversation Bokani Dyer had with Siya Mthembu. The Brother Moves On co-founder and frontman contemplates this question, sharing that he “grew up on Nina” and “doesn’t know music that doesn’t speak […]
Watch Bokani Dyer’s affecting new song “Mogaetsho” now!
If you love music videos that spotlight the live performance of songs then watch the video for Bokani Dyer’s “Mogaetsho” now. The latest video from the recently-released Radio Sechaba, it was filmed at Flame Studios, Constitution Hill in Johannesburg and shows why Bokani and his incredible band are a must-see live act. In an extensive […]
“Bokani Dyer’s Music Feels All-Encompassing Even While Being Unique” says Will Friedwald of the New York Sun
“The music on the CD is ostensibly jazz with heavy elements of pop and soul” – Will Friedwald Read the full feature in the New York The Sun here.
Bokani Dyer performs ‘Mogaetsho’ live at Constitution Hill
STEREOGUM interview Bokani Dyer
“Bokani Dyer is not just a leading figure in contemporary South African jazz, he’s also a living link to its history.” – PHIL FREEMAN Read the full feature on Stereogum here
High praise for Bokani Dyer’s Radio Sechaba from London Jazz Review
“On Radio Sechaba Dyer shows his skill incorporation South African and American influences in his songwriting through imaginative arrangements covering an array of positive themes” – Adam Sieff Read the full review in London Jazz Review here
Bokani Dyer – introducing Radio Sechaba
Bokani Dyer’s new album Radio Sechaba out now on Brownswood Recordings.
Already a multi award-winning and established artist, with a growing global reputation, Bokani Dyer’s newest record provides an intimate view into South Africa’s multifaceted people – and an opportunity for global connection through music. Titled Radio Sechaba, released by highly respected record label Brownswood Recordings (UK) an independent record label founded by the DJ, record […]
Bokani Dyer – Move On (Live at Constitution Hill)
South African singer & pianist Bokani Dyer shares new single “Move On” and announces US tour dates
South African pianist, singer and composer Bokani Dyer, an established multi award-winning artist with a growing global reputation shares “Move On”, the third single taken for his forthcoming album Radio Sechaba on Brownswood Recordings. Over soulful grooves, Afrobeat percussion and punchy horns, Dyer delivers an ode to calmness in the face of life’s difficulties: “Please, […]
