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PRESS RELEASE: SAMA26 (SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS) WINNER OF 'BEST AFRICAN ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM' FOR 'FOLKLORE-CHAPTER 1'
On Tuesday the 4th of August, The South African Music Awards, announced the winners of the 26th edition the South A, amongst the winners was the conscious story-teller and intentional singer-songwriter Pilani Bubu for 'Best African Adult Contemporary Album' for her latest offering Folklore: Chapter 1.
The contemporary folk-soul Singer Pilani Bubu released her third album ‘Folklore-Chapter 1’ in November 2019. The singer stated that this is a proof of concept for the work that needs to be done in celebrating and preserving our heritage through the technology of music.
“This award is an affirmation that this project series, is an important and sacred piece of work, and when done right could serve its intention for more. I am motivated to continue my work in creating more chapters, curating folkloric content, that future generations can cherish, learn and share.” - says Pilani Bubu
The album and its repertoire were birthed from the singers' international travels and shows. Digging deeper into her roots & origins, Pilani Bubu shares stories of South African people in the modern social context, start thought-provoking conversations about men, women, children in our culture, as well as restoring identity. The music is interweaved with poetry and spoken word, interpreting our folklore.
The project marks the beginning of a social platform: to restore the culture of storytelling in African homes and communities to empower and enlighten future generations with positive constructs and knowledge of ourselves to bring a greater sense of self and confidence.
The album holds two radio singles: ‘Boom Che’ - celebrating the strength of women and ‘Baile’, as response and call to stop domestic violence and the abuse against women and children. Songs play-listed on 45 radio stations across the country.
Pilani Bubu is currently working on the documentary series to drive this agenda through her #folklorefireside events and literature and audio-visual content packaged for the cause #folklore #theartofstorytelling
NEW ALBUM - OUT NOW
FOLKLORE IS THE EXPRESSIVE BODY OF CULTURE SHARED BY A PARTICULAR GROUP OF PEOPLE
It is inclusive of traditional beliefs, customs, stories, tales, proverbs, various art forms passed through generations by word of mouth. This project seeks to capture these social and cultural conversations documented through the technology of music.
BAILE - NEW SINGLE - DECEMBER 2018
A WORK IN RESPONSE TO THE CALL TO STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN.
This song is an ode to families and a call for peace and respect in our homes, so that we may build a better world one home at a time.
BOOM CHE - RADIO SINGLE - AUGUST 2018
A WOMENS ANTHEM, CELEBRATING WOMEN FOR THEIR ESSENCE AND NATURE. NOW PLAYING ON 45 RADIO STATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
SWEET LOVE - RADIO SINGLE - 2017
PLAYLISTED ON 45 RADIO STATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
TV PRESENTER - DESIGN FOR YOU - DSTV CHANNEL 176
AS INAGURAL PRESENTER, PILANI BUBU IS NOW IN SEASON 7 OF THE SHOW.
