THEY may no longer be with us, but their incredible music lives on in our hearts and minds!
Join today’s hottest artists for a trip down memory lane to celebrate our late, great music legends of yesteryear during the 30 Years of Creative Freedom Tribute Show, produced in collaboration with Real Concerts, taking place on 21 and 22 September 2024 at the DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
Poignantly, the tribute concerts on both days will feature performances by the children of departed music icons Hugh Masekela (by his son, Selema Writes), Sibongile Khumalo (by her daughter Ayanda Khumalo and her son Tshepo Mngoma), Mandoza (by sons Tokollo and Tumelo Tshabalala) and Johnny Clegg (by son Jesse Clegg) – marking the symbolic passing of the musical torch from one generation of greats to another.
Saturday, 21 September: A Tribute to Hip-Hop and Kwaito Legends
The first evening of the DStv Delicious Festival powered by LottoStar will toast the vibrant legacy of South African hip-hop and kwaito pioneers who, even though they are no longer with us, continue to influence our musical soundscape.
The 2 hour show will feature performances by Boom Shaka, Khuli Chana, Yanga, Okmalumkoolkat, Reason, Maggz, Touchline, Cassper Nyovest, Morafe and Focalistic, as well as Tokollo and Tumelo Tshabalala, paying tribute to the extraordinary talents of AKA, HHP, Lebo Mathosa, Mandoza, Pro Kid and Riky Rick.
Robot Boii(whom many will know as Mzwakhe Mbuli Jnr) will host the segment, with artists performing medleys of popular songs by each late legend – ensuring an unforgettable experience of rhythm and remembrance.
Sunday, 22 September: Honouring South Africa’s Musical Giants
Sunday takes us back to the jams of yesteryear with a two-hour medley paying tribute to South Africa’s musical giants whose timeless contributions have transcended generations and genres.
Hosted by the poetic Mzwakhe Mbuli Snr, this special segment will celebrate the lives and legacies of Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, Lucky Dube, Sibongile Khumalo, Ray Phiri (Stimela), Johnny Clegg, Joseph Tshabalala (Ladysmith Black Mambazo) and Brenda Fassie.
Expect a stirring musical encounter with greatness as the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Jesse Clegg, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Loyiso Bala, Zolani Mahola, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Selema Writes, Lloyiso Gijana, Tshepo Mngoma and Ayanda Khumalo take to the stage, transporting the audience on a nostalgic journey down memory lane.
Now in its 11th year, this year’s DStv Delicious Festival also features the sounds of Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Thandiswa Mazwai, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Legends Live by Oskido, G-Force and the Musical Maestro and Sjava on the Main Stage, as well as leading DJs and artists such as DBN Gogo, Nokwazi, Heavy K, Kent, Kabza De Small, PH and Shimza on the Channel O Dance Stage.
General admission tickets for non-DStv Rewards members are R1 050.
You can also snap up the Savanna Delicious Lounge tickets at R3 250 per person, or tickets for the all-inclusive Injabulo Lounge on The Terrace at R8 350 per person.
Book via Ticketmaster, download the MyDStv app or visit www.deliciousfestival.com for more details.
Top (Image illustration of the late Hugh Masekela, whose son Selema, will perform some of his fathers greatest hits).
