Selaelo Selota has become the driving force in South Africa's Jaz and Afro Soul scenes over the past few years. He is a graduate of the University of Cape Town's music school and has cemented his standing as one of the country's foremost musical talents. His debut album was praised for its astute mix of traditional music with subtle contemporary stylings and causing a stir on South Africa's music scene which was threatening to collapse under the weight of too much derivative music. The album, Painted Faces, earned severeal awards including teo highly coveted South African Music Awards in 2001 - Best Newcomer and Bext Contemporary Jazz Album. He is also a masterful guitarist.
Below is his song Ma Modiegi and A Poem for Celia:
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