“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
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 […]
South African pianist, singer and composer Bokani Dyer continues to give a taste of what is to come with his forthcoming album Radio Sechaba on Brownswood Recordings. The latest is new single “Tiya Mowa” meaning ‘Qina Moya’ or ‘Be Strong Spirit’. “It is a song about believing that things will get better when going through […]
South African pianist, singer and composer Bokani Dyer, an established multi award-winning artist with a growing global reputation shares “Tiya Mowa”, the beautiful second single taken from his forthcoming album Radio Sechaba on Brownswood Recordings. Sung in the Setswana language “Tiya Mowa” celebrates self-strength over an uplifting mix of deep bass grooves, soulful piano and […]
Bokani Dyer will be presenting Radio Sechaba on Joy of Jazz’s Dinaledi Stage on November 25th at the Sandton Convention Centre. He joins the line-up of the 23rd edition of Mzansi’s premier jazz festival which takes place over the weekend of 25 – 26 November. Others on the bill include Mandisi Dyantyis, Msaki, Jimmy Dludlu […]
Check out this gallery of photos capturing the fantastic array of South African artists performing at this year’s event on Réunion Island – and make a plan to get there in 2023! BCUC and Stogie T by Mikhael Thuillier BLK JKS, Bongeziwe Mabandla and Radio Sechaba photos by Guillaume Belaud
“In true Dyer fashion, the compositions are brilliant. But so is the songwriting, which is so powerful that it’s hard to deny him a spot as one of the greats from this generation of music heads. Check Mogaetsho, on which he sings: “O filwe maatla ke batho, ba go tshepa go supa tsela/ go rileng mogaetsho, […]
We’re still buzzing from this past weekend’s takeover of the beautiful Réunion Island! Morena Leraba was part of IOMMa (Indian Ocean Music Market), a four-day event that is the first music industry platform in the Indian Ocean area, dedicated to connecting the Réunionese and Indian Ocean music scenes to the international market. Also bringing their […]
