Coffee Conversations with Vivian

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  1. 09/04/2023

    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 sighted, Yonela speaks about his experience at the school choir and how it has shaped the musician he is today. They also speak about some of his collaborative projects with musicians alike, the impact music continues to have on his life and future prospects.

    1h 21m

  2. 03/01/2023

    Coffee Conversations feature on PowerFM 987

    Host of Coffee Conversations, Vivian in conversation with Kwena Moabelo on PowerFM 987 about Podcasting & the birth of Coffee Conversations with Vivian.

    18 min
  3. Keenan Meyer

    11/30/2022

    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 views of the world particularly his spirituality. They also delve deeper into his debut body of work, The Alchemy of Living and how he found his way into Jazz. They unpack the songs on the offering as well as the choice of musicians featured on the album.

    1 hr
  4. Mandisi Dyantyis

    12/26/2021

    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 they unpack the songs.

    55 min
  5. Joya Mooi

    08/16/2021

    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 refreshing sound her fans connect to. They also touch on her upcoming project, the juxtaposition between spirituality, grief and intimacy including some of her struggles with finding her identity in the diaspora.

    30 min
  6. Thandi Ntuli

    06/21/2021

    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 behind Thandi Ntuli's music.

    41 min
  7. Spha Mdlalose

    03/16/2020

    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.

    42 min
  8. Ami Faku

    01/27/2020

    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 the music industry.

    41 min
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