Thobile Makhoyane set to showcase ‘Tribute to the Source’
MBABANE-Local musician Thobile Makhoyane is set to stage a musical theatre production, titled ‘Tribute to the Source’, on November 5 at the Mbabane Theatre Club. Created by Thobile Makhoyane, the performance project pays tribute to the elders who served as traditional custodians of the instrument. The title derives inspiration from legendary musician Smiles Makama’s album ‘The Source’, bringing awareness to the Smilophone an instrument Makama invented and used to create the album. It was Makama who first introduced Thobile to Makhoyane music. Addressing the vision behind the production, Thobile Makhoyane noted that whenever she encounters people, she is often asked about what the instrument carries; this showcase aims to shine a light on the rich heritage and musical depth embedded within…