MUSIC CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
Moshito dances to its own rhythm with an invigorated pitch
Concern has been expressed in music circles that SA’s premier music conference and showcase event, Moshito, is losing its focus. At its launch at Constitution Hill in 2016, the then deputy director-general of the Department of Arts and Culture, Monica Newton, said the government as the funder of the event was worried about the future of Moshito at some stage. There are also murmurs in music circles that Moshito is losing its momentum, as it is attracting smaller audiences every year. It appears, though, that the event has again found its mojo, attracting participants this year from the international community. At least that is what its chairman, music executive and corporate executive Dr Sipho Sithole believes. Moshito 2017 will take place at Newtown Music Factory in Johannesburg and at Soweto Theatre from September 6 to 9. This year’s programme is packed with exciting activities, ranging from panel discussions to music performances. "When I took over Moshito as chairman in 2014, it...
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