TSHEPO Mokoena’s ready to grow in the music industry.
The 29-year-old guitarist from Benoni, Ekurhuleni has shared the stage with musician giants such as Judith Sephuma.
He said playing guitar for local artists taught him the ins and outs of the industry.
“I’m mature enough now to make my own music. I know how to handle situations and how to overcome challenges in music.”
He’s now spending his time in studio recording his debut album.
“I’ve been playing guitar for RnB, jazz and house artists. But I decided to record an Afro pop album. This genre has that thing that travels through the soul and veins when it is done perfectly. Afro pop touches emotions and has that healing and reviving hope. I decided to do it to connect deeply with music fans,” said Tshepo.
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The passionate guitarist said he inherited his gift from his dad.
“My father used to play guitar at home. I’d sit next to him and watch him playing. It was an amazing experience and feeling.
“In 2007, he bought me my first guitar. I was only 14. I was so overwhelmed, I decided to go to East Rand School of the Arts to study music and visual arts. I attended music workshops, and that was when my career started because I joined the band called 1250 as main guitarist. I shared the stage with the likes of American guitarist Earl Klugh,” he said.
Tshepo’s dream is to travel the world and fly Mzansi’s flag high.
