Chilliechewer

join us as we chat with a South African afro soul singer-songwriter-guitarist to learn more about her music, creative process, and influences. Chilliechewer- What initially inspired you to pursue a career in music Ntshikiwane-  My late father is my biggest inspiration. I come from a family of singers so I knew I would somehow end up doing that as a career. Chilliechewer-  Are there specific themes or messages you aim to convey through your music? Ntshikiwane-  My music is about bringing people back to themselves and helping them remember who and what they are. So many times we are taught that our identities are tied to what we do, who we know or what we have. As cliché as it is, everything we are seeking is within. Through my music I intend that people take a break from the chase and be still long enough to reconnect with the deeper part of themselves. here is one of her beautiful music video  Chilliechewer-  Who are your musical influences, and how have they sh...

As we continue to scour the length and breadth of South Africa and the continent, searching for phenomenal artists doing great work in their spaces, we stumbled upon Obakeng Loeto Keys from Bloemfontein in the Free State, South Africa. And this is what we learned about him. Chilliechewer- What initially inspired you to pursue a career in music Obakeng: Music brings us together it's a universal language that translate experience, feelings and ideas into something that can be shared Chilliechewer-  Are there specific themes or messages you aim to convey through your music? Obakeng: Music is a universal language it has the power to evoke and amplify joy, sadness and love all I want is to create a vivid imagery in the listeners mind Chilliechewer-  Who are your musical influences, and how have they shaped and inspired your style or Are there specific songs or artists that hold special meaning for you? Obakeng: Man...they are so many from jazz, gospel to neo soul Benjamin dube Chan...