Manana & The SN Project in concert @ House on the Hill

Episode 14 of our South African Jazz Community Showcase series features the incredible vocal talents of Siphephelo Ndlovu & Manana. These guys have been friends for many years, and the shared approach and empathy between them is clear to see and hear. They're supported by the ever-cool Lwanda Gogwana on trumpet, and our very own mutli-talented Romy Brauteseth on electric bass.

Track list:
00:05​​ - 911 (Manana & Siphephelo Ndlovu)
07:28​​ - Mina Nawe (Siphephelo Ndlovu)
14:42​​ - Soaring (Siphephelo Ndlovu)
21:49​ - The Seeker (Siphephelo Ndlovu)
29:08 - Hey Now (Manana)
34:11 - Euphoria (Manana)
39:22 - All I Seek (Manana)

Recorded at House on the Hill, Sophiatown on 15 September 2021
Filmed by Marcus Wyatt and Cameron Bruce
Edited by Romy Brauteseth and Marcus Wyatt
Recorded by Luyanda Molao and Marcus Wyatt
Mixed by Peter Auret
Graphics and Illustration by Romy Brauteseth

Produced by Language 12

[Malebo_Jr]

Manana really knows how to articulate love in the most beautiful way. I'm in awe of his voice and writing skills. Just Pure talent. SA music? The best.

[kingdomcontent]

Manana: "I, will, love, you..."
Siphe:" Be va va voohh, be va vaaah..."

[mandisasogcwayi]

A Year later and im still here, hai nooo man, Manana!!!!

[leinaimee]

I love Manana’s ability to make the same verse sound like two different ones with his vocal ability alone.

[KAELO]

00:05​​ - 911 (Manana & Siphephelo Ndlovu)
07:28​​ - Mina Nawe (Siphephelo Ndlovu)
14:42​​ - Soaring (Siphephelo Ndlovu)
21:49​ - The Seeker (Siphephelo Ndlovu)
29:08 - Hey Now (Manana)
34:11 - Euphoria (Manana)
39:22 - All I Seek (Manana)

[mthokozisimagagula]

A Manana x SN Project EP would be great....I trust Manana with the title...he comes up with the coolest titles ever😂

[tamsanqasakathi]

The type of music that makes you believe that there really is a God... ngoba Thixo🥺.

[Mtho_Km]

Siphephelo and Manana… you are outstanding. Phenomenal! Bravo!

Romy and Lwanda - you are treasures.

House on the Hill - 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[nokwandagumede]

First time discovering Siphephelo & so glad 🤍.

[devoneciaswartz]

This rendition of All I Seek, oh my beating heart 🥺❤

[ledimusiq]

These voices are two halves of the same coin. So excited to hear them together 😍🤍🤝

[internetathi]

This rendition of All I Seek is everything and more.

[akhonanamba]

We are not worthy of such talent yaz! We're so blessed.

[katlegomkhwanazi]

i love South Africa and its talents. 4lyf

[malete]

These guys are awesome singers. Romy has always been an awesome bassist, going back to the days of Jaywalkers, very proud of you sister. Lwanda on flugelhorn, just a cherry on top. We are truly blessed, and you guys are a real blessing to humanity. Big up

[nothembamahlangu]

I listen to this masterpiece when I wake up, when I study, and right before I sleep, it is that addictive...

[mandisasogcwayi]

The love that I have for the second song...damn!!!

[mdmasiza]

Just discovered this concert. All I can say is God is good and I feel it through your music.

[stevenjoroge]

Listening from Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 Love the chilled jazz vibes. I personally believe SA produces the best African jazz keep blessing us guys 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[TumiMokone]

Haibo, surely something can be done at The Orbit?

Yoh, Hey Now 😭😭😍 your voices together!