Kalawa Jazmee Records will be taking fans back in time in their upcoming documentary series. The documentary will unravel how two warring sworn enemies become one label, and explores the rivalry between two of South Africa’s most iconic music labels: Kalawa and Jazmee.
The merger between Kalawa was formed by Christos, Don Laka, Sebitlo, and Oskido. Jazmee was formed by Jakarumba, Eugene, both members of the Kwaito group Trompies, Mojalefa, Sibiki and Mofokeng. Together they all created Kalawa Jazmee Records, a label that would take South Africa into its golden era of music.
To date their unconventional ways earned them the title of bad boys, leading to one of the most raw music genres of our time.
The four-part documentary show will follow the story of how the two labels fought over ownership of the hit song Sigiya Ngengoma that took South Africa by storm in 1994 and the subsequent impact it had on the music industry and culture.
Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net said it has been almost three-decade-rich history, Kalawa Jazmee Records has been a major contributor to the South African music industry.
“They have pushed the boundaries of sound and culture and produced some of the most iconic songs that have become part of the South African soundscape. We are excited about the upcoming show and look forward to sharing the story of this iconic label with viewers,” said Adonisi.
Kalawa Jazmee Records has been a key player in the music scene since the early 1990s and has been a major force in popularizing Kwaito music.
The label has produced some of the most iconic songs that have become part of South African pop culture and have helped shape the music scene in the country in a significant way.
The record label has been home to Boom Shaka, Mafikizolo, B.O.P, Bongo Muffin, Profesor, Uhuru, Zonke, DJ Zinhle, Black Motion, BigNuz, Busiswa and Vigro Deep among others.
This docu-series will take viewers behind the scenes of South African music and transform what viewers think they know about the genre.
Kalawa Jazmee will air on August 13 at 5pm on Mzansi Magic.
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