Chilliechewer

This month, we link up with an artist born in Paul Roux near a town called Bethlehem in the Free State, with roots from Lesotho. This artist is determined to keep his Sotho traditional music alive and relevant to a new audience. We asked him a few questions about his journey. CHILLIECHEWER: What inspired you to pursue a career in music and who or what were your early influences? FIRE MALAKABE: I was initially inspired to pursue a career in music by my deep love and passion for creating and performing music. My musical upbringing was filled with a diverse range of influences. My parents exposed me to various genres and artists, which helped shape my musical palate. I started taking singing lessons at a young age, and later, I joined a community choir where I expressed my talent for singing. I have a variety of musical influences that have shaped my style. Artists like Lebo Mathosa and Mandoza. Every time I listened to their music, I would feel like I can actually make it. Their ability