Upcoming gospel musician Keleabetswe Langa from Vosloorus, Johannesburg sees moving Paulet House in Somerset East next month, as a time “to experience silence and serenity so tangible that I can hear lyrics and songs that are out of this world” –
Keleabetswe who goes by the name stage name Kele M, also envisions the Jakes Gerwel Foundation’s Songwriting Mentorship as a meeting with “beautiful souls who are creators like myself and want to make the world a better place through their music” – an experience that will be a “sweet memory in my music career.”
“I liked the idea of being mentored by mentors such as Frazer Barry and Zolani Mahola. I think there is incredible value in working with professionals, as an upcoming musician. I liked how the mentorship is treated with such exclusivity to allow us to fully experience the programme in another beautiful part of the country
Of her music, she says: “I enjoy contemporary gospel, soul, and jazz. I find that those genres best allow me to express my heart and vocal range. I have a YouTube channel where I upload gospel covers of Contemporary Christian music. I have also performed at church and university.
“I hope to create music that will be a soul-uplifting experience for my audience. To create music that will have a distinct sound and message that will stay with my audience for generations to come.”
And hopefully “create life-long relationships in the music industry,” she adds.
Keleabetswe Langa (Kele M ) is one of five 2022 Jakes Gerwel Foundation songwriters who will be in mentorship with acclaimed musicians and theatre makers Frazer Barry of Tribal Echo and Zolani Mahola of Freshly Ground-fame. The sounds they create at Paulet House will be showcased at Suidoosterfees 2023.
Keleabetswe Langa is an upcoming gospel musician from Vosloorus, Johannesburg. She started singing at age seven, showing off her talent in church, at school and at university. On her YouTube channel, Kele M, she covers songs by international gospel artists. She is working on her contemporary gospel debut album and is passionate about inspiring women and the youth. Kele holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the University of Cape Town, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Management Studies. She also runs her own production company, and her dream is to inspire faith, hope and love in the hearts of listeners.
