About Us
Soul Cottage Music is proud to say we have worked with the cream of South Africa's musicians, such as Steve Hofmeyr, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Sibongile Khumalo, Amanda Strydom, Zwai Bala, Gloria Bosman, Neo Muyanga, Dozi, Jannie Moolman and Chris Chameleon, to name but a few. We love good music, whatever the style.
The Soul Symphony Concept
We believe there is no style of music that cannot be performed by a full orchestra ...
Soul Cottage Music provided musical direction for the last four Huisgenoot SKOUSPEL concerts - arguably the biggest televised orchestral concerts in South Africa. The annual SKOUSPEL event was viewed live by 10 000 people in 2004 and by 25 000 in 2005, and the audience for 2006 is estimated to top 30 000.
Soul Cottage Music works with the masterful Peter McLea as orchestrator and legendary Graham Scott as conductor.
We also work closely with the Johannesburg Music Initiative (JMI), a professional orchestra that boasts breathtakingly versatile young musicians from all South African communities.
Examples of Existing Orchestrations
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| Dawnay |
U Touch Me |
Peter McLea |
| Dozi |
Grassade in die Wind |
Peter McLea |
| Juanita du Plessis |
Lepellê, Bly by My |
Peter McLea |
| Karen Zoid |
Afrikaners is Plesierig |
Peter McLea |
| Paul Hanmer |
Train to Taung |
Peter McLea |
| PJ Powers |
Jabulani |
Peter McLea |
| Pops Mohammed |
Aroso |
Peter McLea |
| Sibongile Khumalo |
Little Girl |
Albert Horne |
| Sipho "Hotstix" Mabusa |
Redemption Song |
Peter McLea |
| Steve Hofmeyr |
Pampoen |
Peter McLea |
| The Afro Tenors |
Lakutshonilanga |
Peter McLea |
| Vusi Mahlasela |
Fountain |
Bruce Cassidy |
| Zwai Bala |
Shibobo |
Kutlwano Masote |
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Janine Neethling
Peter McLea
Graham Scott
Front: Peter McLea
Left to right: Anneke Visagie, Elsabè Laubscher (JMI), Janine Neethling and Graham Scott
The Johannesburg Music Initiative (JMI) has been running successfully since 2002 and is widely recognized for its ingenuity.
The JMI arranges full symphony orchestras, big bands, jazz groups, string, woodwind or brass ensembles or any combination thereof. The JMI co-ordinates musicians for a wide variety of events, such as presidential functions, choral competitions, gala events, musicals, operas, ballets, CD recordings, school concerts, road shows and a variety of corporate functions.
The JMI also excels in a broad range of music styles (hip-hop, jazz, classical, kwaito, choral, traditional, gospel and popular). The JMI musicians are known for their positive attitude, which enhances any performance.
The JMI believes that audiences need more than just good music; they need an unforgettable experience!
To visit the JMI web site, click here.
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