In this episode, Vivian sits down for a coffee and a conversation with a Brilliant Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Jazz Scholar and Teacher, Yonela Mnana.
They bring you into Yonela's musical journey, influences and inspirations through the years while touching on his upribring. Having gone to a Catholic School for the sighted, Yonela speaks about his experience at the school choir and how it has shaped the musician he is today.
They also speak about some of his collaborative projects with musicians alike, the impact music continues to have on his life and future prospects.
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1:20:51
Coffee Conversations feature on PowerFM 987
Host of Coffee Conversations, Vivian in conversation with Kwena Moabelo on PowerFM 987 about Podcasting & the birth of Coffee Conversations with Vivian.
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Keenan Meyer
In this episode of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down for a coffee with talented & classically trained pianist & composer Keenan Meyer.
They have a lengthy chat about his love for and lifelong relationship with music, his dicovery of music and how it has shaped and influenced his views of the world particularly his spirituality.
They also delve deeper into his debut body of work, The Alchemy of Living and how he found his way into Jazz. They unpack the songs on the offering as well as the choice of musicians featured on the album.
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59:31
Mandisi Dyantyis
In this episode of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she chats to Storyteller, Composer, Arranger, Trumpeter & Music Director Mandisi Dyantyis.
They chat about the beginning of his musical journay, his influences and inspirations as well as some of the experiences that have led him to releasing his sophomore album as they unpack the songs.
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Joya Mooi
In This Episode, Vivian shares a coffee and a conversation with South African - Dutch Singer, Songwriter & Storyteller - Joya Mooi.
Joya, who is currently based in Amsterdam talks through the inspiration behind her music, the thinking behind the writing & how it all culminates in bringing us a refreshing sound her fans connect to.
They also touch on her upcoming project, the juxtaposition between spirituality, grief and intimacy including some of her struggles with finding her identity in the diaspora.
South Africa