Young female maskandi artist from Langa released her first new album titled ‘Ndisebenza Kanzima’ in April.
Busisiwe Piyose (29) described her 11-song album as a must-have.
Piyose, who is affectionately known as Nosabe in the music circle, said being a female artist in the male-dominated field is no child’s play. She said music is in her genes.
“I grew up singing like any child at school. Then, in 2009, I relocated from Mthatha to Saldanha Bay where I joined a local group called Mkhukhu Production Group. We sang Afro Soul and Hip-Hop. We were one of the best groups in the area,” she stated.
In 2013, she moved to Cape Town where she stayed for six months before returning to the Eastern Cape.
In 2017, Nosabe returned to Cape Town in search of greener pastures.
“Mid-last year, I met another artist known as Ntlavuzelanga in Langa. He was singing at the Langa taxi rank. After his performance, I approached him and asked for help recording an album. He agreed and we started recording my album in December last year,” she explained.
Nosabe said she grew up listening to the music as her grandfather was an amateur artist.
“The love for the music came a long way. I grew up listening to maskandi as my grandfather was a well-known local artist in my area. I always wanted to be a prominent singer,” she said.
She described her music as a fusion of KwaZulu-Natal and AmaMpondo rhythm. She said she has been inspired by both popular maskandi artist Khuzani from KZN and the legendary Nkunz’emdaka from the Eastern Cape.
“Those are my favorite artists which I believe made me love this music. All my songs are composed by me. I sing about my experiences and life in general,” she said.
Like any other young artist, Nosabe sings at the taxi ranks, malls, and hostels to promote her music. She said she is open to any event.
Nosabe said her album is available from her at R60 a copy. Anyone who wants the album can contact her at 068 276 7694