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Coffee Conversations with Vivian

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17 Episodes

Yonela Mnana

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…
4 Sep 2023 1 hr 20 min

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…
30 Nov 2022 59 min

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…
26 Dec 2021 54 min

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…
16 Aug 2021 30 min

Thandi Ntuli

In Episode 1 of Season 2 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down and shares a coffee with Multi-Talented Jazz Pianist, Composer, Singer/Songwriter & Arranger, Thandi Ntuli. They delve deep into her love for music, her creativity and the thought process behind her music. They further unpack the story…
21 Jun 2021 40 min

Spha Mdlalose

In Episode 10 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with Singer, Songwriter and Broadcaster, Spha Mdlalose.  They chat about her musical journey, discovering her voice, the making of her debut album Indlel'eyekhaya  and the meeting of musicians in the process. 
16 Mar 2020 42 min

Ami Faku

In Episode 9, Vivian sits down for coffee with Singer, Songwriter and rising music sensation Ami Faku. They look into her musical journey and rise to stardom, the writing process of her debut album, her inspirations and influences and some of the challenges she’s had to face to break into…
27 Jan 2020 41 min

Bokani Dyer

In Episode 8, Vivian sits down for Coffee with Multi-Award winning Pianist, Composer and Producer - Bokani Dyer. In their conversation they discuss the creative process of Dyer's music, his travels, the meeting of musicians and how his music is influenced by world travel and encounters.
1 Nov 2019 49 min

Mbuso Khoza

In Episode 7 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with award-winning musician and historian, Mbuso Khoza and they explore the importance of storytelling through music, teaching African Heritage and the history of Amahubo.
15 Oct 2019 1 hour

Zoe Modiga

In Episode 6 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with singer, songwriter and soulful vocalist Zoe Modiga. They chat about the making of her music, her musical influences, spirituality and her album.
18 Sep 2019 57 min

Ngwako Malakalaka

In Episode 5 of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with Award Winning Broadcaster and Music Aficionado, Ngwako Malakalaka to unpack his journey in broadcasting and music, challenges he has had to overcome, his victory over cancer and his recent Mzansi Jazz Awards win.
21 Aug 2019 54 min

Linda Sikhakhane

The 4th Episode on Coffee Conversations with Vivian features South African born Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger, Linda Sikhakhane who has recently graduated from one of the most prestigious arts universities in the world, the New School University in New York. The saxophonist reflects on his life before and after New…
27 Jul 2019 36 min

Langa Mavuso

In the 3rd Episode of Coffee Conversations with Vivian, she sits down with singer, songwriter and performer Langa Mavuso. They talk through Langa's journey, his music education, losing the love of his life and pouring emotions into his music.
16 Jul 2019 53 min

Nduduzo Makhathini

Vivian sits down with legendary jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini
18 May 2019 1 hr 08 min