Tribute Awards

Tribute to South African Music Heroes Awards Ceremony

As the nation celebrates 20 years of freedom, Drakensburg Promotions is set to pay homage to some legends of the South African music industry at a prestigious gala dinner held shortly before the much anticipated Moretele Tribute Concert.

Focusing on the live music industry, the Drakensburg Promotions Tribute Awards honour key role players in the music industry including journalists, promoters and those who work behind the scenes such as producers, backing singers and technical crew. Since the Awards' inception in 1998, more than 90 musicians and music industry personnel have been honoured, including Miriam Makeba, Abdullah Ibrahim, Hugh Masekela, Victor Ntoni, Sibongile Khumalo, Dorothy Masuku, and Lucky Dube among many.

Producers like ChiccoTwala, Richard Seluma and Victor Masondo have also been honoured as well as session musicians like bassist Fana Zulu, backing vocalist Faith Kekana and Stella Khumalo.

The artists to be honoured this year are Johnny Clegg, Dr. Thomas Chauke, saxophonist Khaya Mahlangu, Alec Khaoli, Blondie and Papa Makhene. As the nation marks the 20-years-of-democracy milestone, this year's awards are a poignant reminder of the remarkable role music has and continues to play in our democracy, by simultaneously swaying our feet and consciences. It's befitting that at this significant milestone some of the artists being honoured have used music as a form of anti-apartheid activism.

The gala dinner will be held at the Southern Sun Hotel in Pretoria on the 28th of August, just two days before the star-studded Moretele Park Tribute Concert gets underway. Johnny Clegg, Mafikizolo, Mi Casa, Jonas Gwangwa, Lira and Zonke are among the chart topping artists billed to perform at this concert.

Below is a full list of the 2014 Tribute Awards Honourees.

People that play a big role in the music industry

1. Nhlanhla Paul Sibisi
2. Graeme Gilfillan (Copyright Expert) works at NISA - Business Affairs director at NISA)
3. Freddie Nyathela

Artists
1. Dr. Thomas Chauke
2. Johnny Clegg
3. Pappa abd Blondie Makhene
4. Masike "funky"Mohapi (posthumously)
5. Khaya Mahlangu
6. Om Alec Khaoli

Journalists

1. Victor RW Mecoamere - Sowetan Journalist
2. Vukile Pokwana - Former City Press Journalist
3. Sandile Memela - Former City Press Journalist
4. Derick Thema - Former The Star News Paper Journalist
5. BonganeMadondo

Promoters
1. Sam JizaJiza Mthembu
2. Roddy Quin
3. Sabinki Senabe
4. Joe Chakela
5. Carel Hoffmann

Artists behind the scenes
1. Lawrence Matshiza
2. Beaulah Hashe
3. Khanyisile Khanyo Ellen Maphumulo

Concert details
Event: Tribute Awards
Date: Thursday, 28 August 2014
This event is for invited Guest ONLY it is not opened to the Public

Contact details

For event details contact (011)482 4937 - ten.asmoklet@1grebsnekarD

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Issued by JT Communication Solutions on behalf of Drakensberg Promotions

Date: 28 August 2014
Time: 19:00
Venue: Southern Sun, Pretoria
Cost: By invite only

More info:

Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria