Down Beat

Gospel music sits in the top ten music genres in the world. In this episode Sihle and Bongani discuss the genre and share some of their favourite gospel selections.Follow @downbeatpodcast on Instagram.This is a PieSlovakiaDance original podcast series. Research and writing, Sihle Mkhwanazi and Bongani Dube. Engineering, Reatile Mosoeu.Thank for listening to this season of Down Beat. We are looking forward our second season with you.

This episode discusses sex and the music industry. Why does sex sell? Share you thoughts with us on the subject via our socials @downbeatpodcast on Instagram.This is a PieSlovakiaDance original podcast series. Research and writing, Sihle Mkhwanazi and Bongani Dube. Engineering, Reatile Mosoeu. Special thank you to Masechaba Phakela for joining once again.

In this episode we are joined by Masechaba Phakela, band leader of Masechaba & the Soul Peanuts, to discuss Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation in music. What does it mean to appropriate musical culture? How do we as Africans promote and protect our cultures at the same time? This episode gets into the meat of the subject without forgetting to  supply you with good music.We would love to hear your thoughts on the conversation or any other topic we have covered throughout the season. We are @downbeatpodcast on Instagram.This is a PieSlovakiaDance original podcast series. Research and writing, Bongani Dube and Sihle Mkhwanazi. Engineering, Reatile Mosoeu. Special thanks to our guest, Masechaba Phakela.

African music has influenced the sound of music around the world. In this episode, the babies (Bongane, Sihle and Linda) talk about the impact of the African sound on Africa and the role it played in shaping the future of music on the content. The babies talk about two genres - Afrobeat and Deep House - reflecting on the history behind their impact on the Great Continent.The Down Beat podcast is a PieSlovakiaDance original podcast series. Research and writing by Bongani Dube, Sihle Mkhwanazi and Linda Mlotsho. Producer, Reatile Mosoeu.Special mention to @dannyebtracks  and @funbimusic. Check out Danny Eb Tracks on YouTube for the afrobeat instrumental.Link to episode playlist: Spotify, 

Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The roots of Jazz include many Afro-American folk music traditions, such as spirituals, work songs, and blues. It also borrowed from 19th century band music and the ragtime style of piano playing. Our hosts walk us through the colourful origins of the genre and discuss its influence on the African continent.Special mention to the Lincoln Centre School of Jazz.The Down Beat podcast is a PieSlovakiaDance original series. Research and writing, Bongani Dube and Sihle Mkhwanazi. Engineering, Reatile Mosoeu.