Smile Interviews
Interviews as they happen with artists, newsmakers, celebrities and experts.
Emile Hager shares the wild story behind "Ek Wil"
Actor and writer Emile Hager wrote his song "Ek Wil" two years ago. The song had an incredible journey, from a Greek romance to an unexpected song writing course in the Western Cape farmlands. He shares the intriguing and witty tale on the SA Music Hour.
Catching up with Craig Lucas on the SA Music Hour
Ahead of the release of his EP "Tip Of My Tongue", Craig Lucas joins Erin Drayton to chat about his new music, songwriting, touring, and his excitement for a new era of his artistry.
Lloyd Cele shows his sultry side with "Missing You Bad"
One of SA's most beloved local talents, Lloyd Cele, shares the inspiration behind his song "Missing You Bad", showing another side of himself in music, and how his kids rate his songs.
Getting to know exciting new artist Mia Lord
Mia Lord has the South African music scene buzzing with her debut single "Citrus", grabbing the attention of industry tastemakers and fellow artists alike. Hailing from Cape Town's northern suburbs, Mia's determination and passion is clear as she chats with Erin Drayton on the SA Music Hour.
Mienke talks to Mari Leech about Discovery Vitality’s #GiveToMove initiative
Discovery Vitality is aiming to collect and redistribute 100,000 pairs of active footwear to those in need. Mienke talks to Mari Leech, Head of Physical Activity at Discovery Vitality, about Discovery Vitality’s #GiveToMove initiative.
Esjay Jones and Miss Velvet chat about "Hallelujah"
Acclaimed South African songwriter and Grammy-featured producer Esjay Jones has found her "musical life partner" in Miss Velvet, a dynamic and innovative artist from New York. These amazing women have created a powerhouse and evocative song in "Hallelujah", the finale of Miss Velvet's sonic and visual experience called Triptych. In…
Meinke talks to Dr Mosima Mabunda from Discovery Vitality about World Cancer Day
Dr. Mosima Mabunda is the chief clinical officer at Vitality South Africa, a science-based behavior change program that rewards its members for making healthy lifestyle choices.
Eduvos interview with Bronwyn Holmes
Keeno Lee spoke to Bronwyn Holmes about why the Matric Class of 2024 should enrol to study at Eduvos.
Aamina Gangat, Eduvos SA
Tune in to hear Aamina Gangat, Eduvos Tyger Valley General Manager, chat to Keeno about how you can secure your studies for 2025 at Eduvos.
Bronwyn Holmes, Eduvos SA
Holmes discusses the award-winning private higher education and how Eduvos is leading the way in esports education.
Nic Billington chats about his new album Dark Horse
Nic Billington is a super creative South African artist who pushes his boundaries in his music. His new album Dark Horse is a fantastic representation of his growth and evolution and he shared some of the process behind creating this body of work.
Lisa Goldin on love and "HeartBeat"
Dubai-based South African artist Lisa Goldin is riding a wave of success with her third album. The seventh single "HeartBeat" is inspired by love and she shares why she loves love songs and why it finds its way into her music.
Who is Yorxe?
Capetonian artist and performer Yorxe has an incredible story of how she got signed to a Los Angeles label while working on an international cruise liner. She shares her unusual career progression and how one of her songs ended up on a big international TV show.
Catching up with exciting young artist Aidan Fraser
It's a time of big moves forward for local artist Aidan Fraser and the biggest move of all was his relocation from Johannesburg to Cape Town at the start of 2024. With his self-titled debut album garnering praise from fans and music industry tastemakers, he shared some of his writing…
How Liam Burger created a song with artists he met on Instagram
South African artists are making connections around the world thanks to social media. Liam Burger is based in Cape Town but collaborated with Bayshore Court and IACO who are based in New York after exchanging DMs and text messages. He shares this remarkable story of creativity across two continents and…
Richard Stirton is capturing our hearts again
After winning Season 1 of The Voice South Africa as well as The Voice Global in 2016, Richard Stirton took some time to find himself as an artist. Now living in the UK, he ended 2023 with industry acclaim for his new music as he builds momentum for his 2024…
Introducing Jason Orpheus
While you may recognise the magnificent voice of Jason Orpheus, this is your chance to get to know the artist. He shares why he rebranded from his previous musical identity and the deeply personal inspiration for his single "Ghost".
From SA to Vietnam, how SHAZ finds his joy in music
Shaz is a South African artist now residing and teaching in Vietnam. He continues to record and release music, defying the physical distance challenge with a little help from technology and an amazing producer. He chats about his music and shares what he's listening to while he runs a 10K.
Emerging artist Erin Elliot taking music scene by storm
Already on her third single in just eight months, Erin Elliot is not holding back on sharing her music. The creative business owner from Cape Town is embracing the freedom of her new career and shares some of her creative process, inspiration, and exciting experiences as an artist on the…
Dante gets vulnerable with "flower boy"
Durban-born, Cape Town-raised Dante now finds himself living in the UK but he's got us in his feels with his song "flower boy". He shares this poignant pop ballad with pure honesty to explore a very relatable emotion: self-doubt.