House on the Hill

20/06/2025

tonight Yonela Mnana's ethereal 'Threequency' launches part 3 of House on the Hill's Silent Treatment, at the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg. The group features Gontse Makhene on perc and Lebogang Ledwaba on violin, and the sound they explore is beautifully connected and unique. starts at 6.30pm. There may still be some seats left via Quicket - entrance is free but space is limited. at 7.30 part 3 of the installation opens, and runs until July 15 ...

09/05/2025

House on the Hill is producing a book of portraits from the series called 'Silent Treatment' - it will be launched in August. You can go to Goethe-Institut Johannesburg anytime it's open and view the first installation. (ends May 20) HOTH's first 6 episodes are on the wall, and you'll see portraits of Thandi Ntuli, Shane Cooper, Nompumelelo Nhlapo, Billy Monama, Bra Themba Mokoena, Carlo Mombelli, Ayanda Sikade, Keenan Ahrends, Yonela Mnana, Gontse Makhene, Sydney Mavundla, Afrika Mkhize and Amaeshi Ikechi .... There will also be 5 exclusive performances, the second being on the 22nd May. watch this space 🙂

26/06/2023

Thjs is pretty much how HOUSE ON THE HILL started, and was produced before we had decent cameras, lights or funding ! this was June/July 2020 - the Covid lockdown was in full effect, and self sufficiency was the medium imposed upon the project. It was during this time we had the idea for the community jazz showcase series, and this was an important first step in the development of HOTH. An origins story from the archive !
Without being able to call upon any of our colleagues or peers, Romy and I set about creating and recording a series of loops and grooves, using only organic, non-digital instruments, implements and common household utensils (in plain english we used some pots and pans and all of our alter egos) .. good vibes from a crazy time ..

Thjs is pretty much how House on the Hill started, and was produced before we had decent cameras, lights or funding ! this was June/July 2020 - the Covid loc...

23/06/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhthU1zLz6U

16/06/2022

It's not without some sadness that we announce the last episode of our South African Jazz Showcase series ! (hopefully, just for the time being). Episode 24 features one of Mzansi's much loved trumpet icons, and composer extraordinaire Feya Faku, alongside two other greats in Bokani Dyer on Rhodes and Shane Cooper on upright bass. Bra Feya is legend in the game, and here he makes magic in this more spacious trio setting, with Shane and Bokani providing a sensitive yet thoroughly grooving musical dialogue. Musical mastery at it's finest ... save the date good peeps, kick back and let the music transport you. 23 June, 8pm on our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyOTbV3-ZgyBfrcspr62G1w

09/06/2022

episode 23 airs tonight at 8pm !

Episode 23 of our South African Jazz Showcase series features the soulful vocal duo of Spha Mdlalose and T**i Luzipo, alongside Lungelo Ngcobo on Rhodes and ...

03/06/2022

We're back with the final two episodes of our South African Jazz Showcase series, and this one (ep 23) features the soulful vocal duo of Spha Mdlalose and T**i Luzipo, alongside Lungelo Ngcobo on Rhodes and Sthembiso Bhengu on trumpet. Two beautiful strong women with voices to match, and lyrics that will resonate with one and all - this is food for the soul, full of patience and depth. save the date good peeps, kick back and let the music transport you. 9th June, 8pm on our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyOTbV3-ZgyBfrcspr62G1w