The Bloem radio space has become a landmark of broadcasting excellence, feeding hungry talent to commercial and public broadcasting stations nationwide, writes Art State editor Ace Moloi.
Like A Wrecking Ball: Mphaki Nkoli’s New Work Was Worth Waiting For
Her music achieves a perfect balance of artistry and ministry, writes Ace Moloi.
LIVING IN THE WORD: Mmangaliso’s Rise to Contemporary Gospel Heights
Mmangaliso’s album has everything for listeners’ needs without diluting the Living Word of God, writes Ace Moloi.
Championing Local Music: A Eulogy of Mohlophehi Mokoena
Fallen community broadcaster, Champion Mokoena, lived a life totally sold out to radio, eulogises Ace Moloi.
Mangaung Gospel Artists Have Been Cooking—And I’m Here For It
To us as a publication aimed at documenting the city’s arts, it’s encouraging to see creators reviving the music space with fresh manna, writes Ace Moloi.
Why Local Radio Must be in Your Music Promotion Strategy
Instead of agonising over a big station not playing your song, start targeting campus-community stations, writes Ace Moloi
Dudu Makhoba and the Hauntedness of Artistic Homes
Dudu Makhoba‘s Noka Namahadi offers a nostalgic vibe of the days when taverns were not just drinking holes but centres of live music and robust debates, writes Ace Moloi.
Killing John Paka and Other Mostabela Moments
At this point, most people who don’t know about Mostabela have consciously decided to not know, writes Ace Moloi.
Mictacula Has Good INTENTions About Free State Music
With his INTENTions EP, hip-hop producer Mictacula portrays unity in an unnecessarily divided and frail local hip-hop industry, writes Ace Moloi.
“It Had My Name Written All Over It” ~ Mmangi
To many people in this city, the name “Mmangaliso” rings all kinds of bells: church bells, vocal bells, friendly bells, personal bells. And, unlike some unsaved claims some among us make about famous people, the feeling between residents of the city and her is reciprocal—she holds this space in very high regard just as the people too view ..read more
