Jazz bass player Lucas Senyatso feels it is important to have listening sessions so journalists can gather information and ultimately share it with society.
The Mahikeng-born musician, signed to Gallo Music, caught up with TshisaLIVE for a Q&A on his musical journey as he hosted a listening session a few weeks ago.
How was life growing up and what led you to being a jazz bass player?
I grew up in Mahikeng, Montshiwa township. I had a normal childhood, playing soccer with my friends. But music was a gift that came from nowhere. I'd like to believe that it's really a God-given talent. There isn't a single musician in my family, so this has to be the work of the Spirit of God.
What prompted you to host a listening session?
I think it is very important to have a session where the media, as a whole, get to listen to the new music and also get an opportunity to hear the story behind each composition. We live in the era of internet where music is downloaded. Consumers of the music may not have insight into the personnel involved in the session and the story behind the music.
Who inspires you in the music business, both locally and internationally?
There are a lot of people who inspire me. One is Quincy Jones.
He started off as a jazz trumpeter and played in big bands. He later fell in love with arranging. After working with many jazz artists, he didn't limit himself to jazz only. He produced for many pop and RnB artists including Michael Jackson, George Benson, Donna Summer and many more.
He stayed relevant for decades, now that is what I call inspiration.
Locally, I am inspired by my long-time friend Nduduzo Makhathini. He has worked so hard as a musician and academic.
As far as the musicians who inspired my playing, it has to be John Patitucci, an American jazz bass player, Mahlathini, and the Mahotella Queens.
Music is my only love. There is a Womad performance coming up on September 12 and another live performance coming up in November at King's Kraal in Bryanston.
RISING STAR | Jazz bass player Lucas Senyatso explains his musical journey
'Music was a gift that came from nowhere, I'd like to believe it's God-given'
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Jazz bass player Lucas Senyatso feels it is important to have listening sessions so journalists can gather information and ultimately share it with society.
The Mahikeng-born musician, signed to Gallo Music, caught up with TshisaLIVE for a Q&A on his musical journey as he hosted a listening session a few weeks ago.
How was life growing up and what led you to being a jazz bass player?
I grew up in Mahikeng, Montshiwa township. I had a normal childhood, playing soccer with my friends. But music was a gift that came from nowhere. I'd like to believe that it's really a God-given talent. There isn't a single musician in my family, so this has to be the work of the Spirit of God.
What prompted you to host a listening session?
I think it is very important to have a session where the media, as a whole, get to listen to the new music and also get an opportunity to hear the story behind each composition. We live in the era of internet where music is downloaded. Consumers of the music may not have insight into the personnel involved in the session and the story behind the music.
Who inspires you in the music business, both locally and internationally?
There are a lot of people who inspire me. One is Quincy Jones.
He started off as a jazz trumpeter and played in big bands. He later fell in love with arranging. After working with many jazz artists, he didn't limit himself to jazz only. He produced for many pop and RnB artists including Michael Jackson, George Benson, Donna Summer and many more.
He stayed relevant for decades, now that is what I call inspiration.
Locally, I am inspired by my long-time friend Nduduzo Makhathini. He has worked so hard as a musician and academic.
As far as the musicians who inspired my playing, it has to be John Patitucci, an American jazz bass player, Mahlathini, and the Mahotella Queens.
Music is my only love. There is a Womad performance coming up on September 12 and another live performance coming up in November at King's Kraal in Bryanston.
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