Katata, Radinoga spark excitement in Molapowabojang
Chippa Legodimo | Thursday April 9, 2015 18:00
Kapenda Katuta, a seasoned guitarist whose magic touch has shot many local musicians to instant stardom and saxophonist, Masilonyana Radinoga. Few people might be aware of it, but Masilonyana has been in the music industry for decades. However, the musician himself seemed to give priority to his other talent, sculpting, and his music career took the backseat.
Among other things, Radinoga moulded the Kgosi Bathoen bronze statue, which stands at Goo-Ramontshiwa in Kanye. The owner of the joint, Super Letshabo, sings the two the praises of both musicians.
“Since engaging them for our Sunday jazz sessions the number of patrons have gone up and sales are good.
They are both very good musicians, whose versatility makes my customers very happy,” Letshabo told Showbiz.
On Saturday the duo, together with South African pop legend Jonny Mokhali, and band, Stream Jazz, will heat up things at the joint.
Mokhali might not be the shining star he was in the 1980s and 1990s, but he is still among the most appreciated performers whose music has survived the test of time.
He continues to play his old hits such as Sophie, Lerato Ka Mogala, Lerato La Batho Ba Babedi and Gosiame, but fans never seem bothered.
The short in stature musician has always been an integral part of the local entertainment scene right from his early music days, partly due to his singing in Setswana.
His songs are mostly about social issues, lovers and the world, something which has endeared him to many local music lovers.