Mandisi Dyantyis is excited to continue with cultural exchange through his music this Heritage Month.
The annual Phakama Mpumalanga Festival is back for its second edition and is poised to bring an extraordinary cultural celebration to White River on September 28 and 29.
The event celebrates the rich artistic heritage of the region, with performances, fashion showcases and masterclasses that will leave you inspired.
Mandisi, the versatile and innovative Sun-El Musician, Mpumalanga music maven Ndlovukazi, eSwatini heavyweight Bholoja and Rise FM's DJ Zoe will take centre stage.
“It's an organic way that we connect with people. People come with expectations when they dress up and attend our events. That level of expectation, when it's met with authenticity, it sparks something. Even if they don't know, they resonate with the art,” Mandisi told TshisaLIVE.
He said the state of the music industry was a reflection of South Africa's diverse cultures.
“Everyone is doing their best in their corners. Everyone looks at their environment and the things that are left behind, and they use it to tell stories about their areas.
“A lot of different languages are being used in music, with different textures, because people are getting to who they are. There's no one way of doing it, but it's a mirror of those who came before and we celebrate it.”
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