The South African songstress\u2019s long-awaited offering entitled \u201cSeven\u201d and under Ropeadope Records, is a journey of sound and soul.<\/p>\n
Internationally acclaimed South African vocalist and composer, Melanie Scholtz, will release her latest album, Seven, under AfricArise on Ropeadope label, on 27th September. This new offering is a deeply personal, sonic journey inspired by seven transformative years living and creating in New York City, that will thrill existing fans and garner new ones.<\/p>\n
Scholtz, a celebrated artist with deep roots in South Africa, has won numerous accolades, including the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz in 2010. Her fanbase has expanded globally, and now, with her debut release under Ropeadope, Melanie continues to solidify her place as a global force in the jazz and world music scenes. Ropeadope, known for its groundbreaking roster of artists, provides the perfect platform for Seven, showcasing Scholtz\u2019s distinct blend of urban grit, South African rhythms, and emotive storytelling.<\/p>\n
The album reflects her experiences in the vibrant, often chaotic energy of New York, blending the \u2018moxie\u2019 of the city with the rich textures of her African heritage. \u201cNew York is part of the DNA of this record as much as the heartbreak, loneliness, and exhilaration of the city lights,\u201d Scholtz says. \u201cIt\u2019s an album about dreams, capitalism, love, and the magic of being in the right place at the right time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each track is a testament to her unique ability to weave storytelling and sound – from the urban ode \u201cBenjamin\u201d and the lessons of \u201cSame Black Magic\u201d, to the soulful introspection of \u201cMusic is the Man of My Dreams,\u201d which honours her lifelong love affair with music itself. \u201cMusic has always been my Northern Star,\u201d she notes.<\/p>\n
Seven was produced by Bokani Dyer and recorded in both DyerTribe Studios in South Africa and Scott Kettner Studios in New York. It features top South African musicians Benjamin Jephta (bass) and Marlon Witbooi (drums), as well as special guest appearances from Paul Carlon (saxophones) and Mark Collins (trumpet).<\/p>\n
Melanie Scholtz\u2019s South African Roots<\/strong> Ropeadope Records Partnership<\/strong> Now available on all major streaming platforms, Seven invites listeners to experience the evolution of Melanie Scholtz\u2019s artistry. Download the album today and become immersed in a musical journey that spans continents, life changes, and the universal human experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The South African songstress\u2019s long-awaited offering entitled \u201cSeven\u201d and under Ropeadope Records, is a journey of sound and soul. Internationally acclaimed South African vocalist and composer, Melanie Scholtz, will release her latest album, Seven, under AfricArise on Ropeadope label, on 27th September. This new offering is a deeply personal, sonic journey inspired by seven transformative …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[72,275],"class_list":["type-post","category-info","tag-cape-town","tag-melanie-scholtz","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=938"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/938\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nFrom Cape Town\u2019s jazz clubs to international stages, Melanie Scholtz\u2019s career reflects her deep connection to her heritage. With each album, she brings a blend of traditional South African sounds and global influences. Scholtz\u2019s fans know her for her unparalleled vocal versatility and emotive storytelling. In Seven, she has delivered an album that is authentically Melanie \u2013 raw, vulnerable, and unapologetically honest.<\/p>\n
\nSigning with AfricArise on Ropeadope, with AfricArise Curator: Seton Hawkins marks an exciting chapter in Melanie\u2019s career, who to date, has been an independent artist. Ropeadope\u2019s long history of nurturing unique, genre-defying artists perfectly aligns with Scholtz\u2019s creative vision, offering a global platform to reach new audiences.<\/p>\n