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Sipho \u201cHotstix\u201d Mabuse Live at Untitled Basement<\/a> \u2013 Thursday, 27 November<\/strong>
Tickets<\/a>: Available Now on Quicket<\/strong><\/p>\n

Johannesburg, South Africa \u2014 Prepare for an unforgettable night of soul-stirring Afro-Jazz as the legendary Sipho \u201cHotstix\u201d Mabuse<\/strong> takes the stage at Untitled Basement<\/strong> on Thursday, 27 November<\/strong>. A towering figure in South African music and a global ambassador of rhythm, Hotstix brings decades of mastery, emotion, and cultural storytelling to an intimate setting for one night only.<\/p>\n

From the streets of Soweto to the world\u2019s most revered stages, Hotstix has shaped the soundscape of a nation. His unmistakable grooves, velvet-warm vocals, and signature flute lines have long transcended mere performance\u2014his music is an experience that moves through you, lingering like memory and wrapping itself around the heart.<\/p>\n

This show offers audiences a rare chance to witness a living icon in his prime\u2014pour yourself a drink, lean into the groove, and let Hotstix lead you on a musical voyage infused with history, love, and the soulful pulse of South Africa.<\/p>\n

In a powerful tribute on Sipho\u2019s 70th birthday, former President Kgalema Motlanthe<\/strong> honoured Mabuse\u2019s enduring influence and legacy:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThrough your 70-year-long pilgrimage to the highest echelons of social, cultural, and artistic eminence, we honour your pioneering contribution to African music and a global movement of expression.<\/p>\n

Yours is a career that defined an industry and set the tone for a golden era of music\u2026<\/p>\n

At 70 years of age, Sipho \u2018Hotstix\u2019 Mabuse continues to play a critical role in the South African music scene with the power to build social cohesion, the ethical leadership to rear a new generation of musicians, and the virtuosity to uplift a nation through ground-shaking tunes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

From playing drums at age eight to turning professional by fifteen, Sipho\u2019s six-decade journey has produced musical milestones that transformed Afro-pop, Afro-funk, Soweto soul, and township jive. His half-a-million-selling hit \u201cBurn Out\u201d<\/strong> remains a defining anthem in South African pop history.<\/p>\n

Today, Hotstix continues to astonish. A true multi-instrumentalist, he moves effortlessly between flute, piano, saxophone, kalimba, African drums and more\u2014each approached with deep respect and unmatched artistry. Warm, generous, and endlessly creative, he remains one of South Africa\u2019s most cherished cultural treasures.<\/p>\n

This special performance will feature the full spectrum of Sipho\u2019s celebrated catalogue<\/strong>, including classic Harari favourites and his own iconic hits. Whether you\u2019re a long-time fan or discovering a legend for the first time, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to honour and experience a cornerstone of South African music history.<\/p>\n

If the soul of South African music matters to you, don\u2019t miss this night.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets<\/a>: Book now on Quicket<\/strong>
Date: Thursday, 27 November<\/strong>
Venue: Untitled Basement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us as we celebrate heritage, rhythm, and the enduring brilliance of Sipho \u201cHotstix\u201d Mabuse.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sipho Mabuse poster for 27th Nov. Photo: Untitled Basement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Video:<\/strong> Sipho \u201cHotstix\u201d Mabuse Live at Untitled Basement \u2013 Thursday, 27 November<\/p>\n