Platform explores “Mangaliso” by Bongeziwe Mabandla
“A prayer and praise, Mangaliso is a meditation on music’s ability to uplift, teach and heal. Lacking the vocabulary and doctrine of most mainstream religious faiths, Bongeziwe notes that, “spirituality, or things that revolve around spirituality, are hard to articulate and put into words, which is what was so special about this album”. Head over […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s new album now live on iTunes!
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s much-anticipated second album Mangaliso is now live on iTunes. The 10-track record is a sumptuous listen that spotlights Mabandla’s artistic growth into one of the most purposeful and gifted artists working in South Africa today. Mangaliso’s arrival was anticipated by the March release of its first single “Ndokulandela”. The hypnotic song showcases Mabandla’s […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla announces Mangaliso Tour
After taking a break to explore fresh sounds and write new music for his latest project, Bongeziwe Mabandla returns to the live arena in full force this May. Ahead of the release of his much-anticipated second album Mangaliso, Mabandla will take to the road for a slate of live dates which will see him sharing […]
Sunday Edition Presents: Petite Noir x Bongeziwe Mabandla
Neighbourgoods Market Cape Town and Black Major present an immersive, multifaceted celebration of music, design and culinary culture, headlined by Petite Noir and bongeziwe mabandla. On Sunday May 21st the The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock will host a day-long event that brings together these two heavyweight musicians in a landmark show, supported by an […]
OkayAfrica premieres The Road to Mangaliso
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s latest EPK has just premiered on OkayAfrica. The publication dives into the process behind recording Mangaliso and what fans can expect from this album. Check out the article here.
Bongeziwe Mabandla on the cover of Bubblegum Club
After just releasing his first single “Ndokulandela” off upcoming album Mangaliso, Bongeziwe Mabandla shines on the cover of local magazine Bubblegum Club. Check out the interview here, and find out about the journey from Umlilo to Mangaliso, and what’s next for Bongeziwe.
Bongeziwe Mabandla – The Road to Mangaliso
Produced by Black Major and Alison Swank. Shot and edited by Jack Fox.
New single and tour for Bongeziwe Mabandla
If you haven’t already heard “Ndokulandela”, Bongeziwe Mabandla’s stunning new single, then head on over to watch his recent Popsicle Studio Sessions The track is the first single off Mabandla’s new album, Mangaliso, which is due for release through Universal this May. The album was produced by Tiago Correia Paulo (Tumi and the Volume; 340ml) […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s “Ndokulandela” Popsicle Session
A few weeks ago, bongeziwe stopped by Popsicle Studios to perform “Ndokulandela”, the first single of his upcoming album “Mangaliso”. The session features Bongeziwe’s new band, executive producer of “Mangaliso” Tiago Correia-Paolo of 340ml & Tumi and The Volume on guitar, and Mike Wright of Zebra & Giraffe on drums.
Bongeziwe Mabandla Upcoming Live Dates
Urban-African Folk flagbearer, Bongeziwe Mabandla, gets 2017 underway with a slate of live performances and the release of a stunning new single. The critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter will play alongside Alice Phoebe Lou at the Goodluck Bar in Johannesburg (February 5th). In addition to this, Mabandla will be playing two solo shows in Cape Town on the […]