Tubatsi Moloi

Tubatsi Mpho Moloi is a South African born singer-
songwriter influenced by the sounds of blues, jazz, rock

and African folk music. His newest work is inspired by
artists Guy Buttery, Philip Tabane, Bob Dylan and Zim

Nqawane. His music asks the audience to be open-
minded and exploratory as he brings a collaboration of

sound and genre in creating an authentic fusion folk
sound.
Tubatsi’s early musical influence came from his
childhood home in Soweto, Johannesburg. Later, he was
an actor/dancer/singer in the renowned musical
production Umoja. He is currently the lead vocalist for
Urban Village, an experimental band from Soweto,
contributed flute, guitar and mbira to the stage. His commitment to creative collaboration and
live performance has led him to sharing the
stage with Albert Frost, Lady Smith Black
Mambazo, Shotgun Tori, Dayne Rothbletz, Femi
Koya and Madala Kunene.
Tubatsi is a resident artist at the Nirox
Foundation which has provided a space to
curate new musical projects. He has performed
at the Soweto Theatre, Atterbury Theatre and
the Olive Tree Theatre. His unique sound and
crafted performance has seen him featured at
popular festivals, namely: Basha Uhuru,
OppiKoppi, Mieliepop, Joburg Day Festival,
Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Afropunk
and Park Acoustics.