Liso the Musician plays a very distinctive form of African Music called Ancestral Jazz, which blends the styles of Umombelo, Umgqungqo, imilozi, and Afro Soul. Her music is a voice for issues faced in the Townships, but it is also universal as a signifier for the indomitable strength and power of the female spirit.
Her performance is a transition from her previous album (ZAF’INGANE) to a new one titled SIKHANYISELWE, named after her late daughter (Her Light). She is joined by artists to create the high spirited ISIBANE (THE LIGHT), a theatrical, story-driven and spiritual music performance.
This performance calls on individuals to fix their eyes on God in every situation they encounter in life, and is a tribute to all women who have lost their children in life. This is your divine moment, be ready to be spiritual uplifted and musically transformed.
Production Credits
Liso The Musician
LTB BAND
Produced by Umjita Artivist Entrepreneur PTY LTD
Supported by Dr Disi Foundation, SMTAX and LTM
About the Artists
Liso the Musician recently hosted her sold-out one-woman concert at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, where she launched her recent album titled SIKHANYISELWE, named after her late daughter. She has an upcoming concert of ISIBANE (THE LIGHT) full LTM Band & Choir at the South Afrian State Theatre in Pretoria on the 8th August 2026 at 19h00. In 2023 had her debut international performance in France, Toulouse and got another booking on the spot which is something significant in her music career. Liso in 2022 was the highlight of the French Institute (IFAS) Paths to Democracy Forum in UJ Theatre where she shared the stage with the iconic Sibongile Mngoma. Liso the Musician is a Best Performance in Music recipient from the 2017 Cape Town Fringe Festival, nominee for Best Afro Pop during annual Radio Zibonele Award, a South African Ancestral Jazz Innovator, composer, an actress, music writer, composer, vocalist, radio presenter and a tutor. Liso the Musician is undoubtedly one of the greatest talents to emerge from Khayelitsha in recent years. Her musical brilliance is evident from the very first note she sings, right up until the moment she leaves the stage. Whether performing on a small theatre stage or in a big auditorium, she holds her space as an entertainer like very few others can. Her high-octane performances have enthralled and enchanted audiences across South Africa, which has earned her a considerable nationwide following. Liso plays a very distinctive form of African Music called Ancestral Jazz, which blends the styles of Umombelo, Umgqungqo, Imilozi, and Afro Soul. Her music is a voice for issues faced in the Townships, but it is also universal as a signifier for the indomitable strength and power of the female spirit. This strength has won her multiple awards and achievements including 2010 Best Vocalist at Klein Libertas Festival, Radio Zibonele Best Afro Pop Music 2018 Nominee, performance at the 2019 NAF Standard Bank Ovation Awards, 30th Up the Creek Festival and has her music on all digital platforms and professional music videos on YouTube.
- Venue: Great Hall
- Location: The Great Hall
- Ticket price: ZAR 100.00
- Programme type: The Fringe
- Genre: Music
- Duration: 60 minutes
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Ages:
ALL AGES
