Legendary Dr SJ Khosa’s legacy continues with Eisteddfod and gala dinner.b
Thumbsup for the legacy of choral music guru Dr SJ Khosa
Yearly eisteddfod and a gala dinner in his name
The energies that the late Dr Shalati Joseph Khosa used to concentrate on choral music were not in vain.
The late Dr SJ Khosa, as he was known, passed on in the year 2013.
But despite his physical demise, he continues to live through his music.
In his lifetime, he recorded more than 850 songs which were performed in various music competitions.
Now after his passing, a yearly music eisteddfod and a gala dinner in his name have entered the sixth year.
The gala dinner was hosted at Khoroni Hotel and Casino last night and was addressed by the mayor of Collins Chabane Local Municipality Shadrack Maluleke.
The eisteddfod is held today at Malamulele Community hall and choirs from various parts of the country will be competing.
The board chairperson Dr Thabe Matsebatlela said the NPC was receiving the support of Limpopo Premier and his MEC’s.
He also praised the continued support of Vhembe District Executive Mayor Miyelani Chauke and the Mayor of the Collins Chabane Local Municipality Shadrack Maluleke.
In a message released by the district municipality Executive Mayor Chauke gave the event a thumbsup.
“In recognition of the immense contributions Dr Khosa made in the field of art, the Vhembe District Municipality is proud to support the Dr SJ Khosa eisteddfod and all the initiatives of the Dr SJ Khosa Music NPC,” he said.
He also praised the role played by AVBOB as the main sponsor.
Speaking at the gala dinner, the Collins Chabane Local Municipality Mayor said: “Dr Khosa’s well written songs have brought unity, reconciliation, entertainment and soothed countless broken hearts, minds and souls in the broader spectra of our communities.”
He said he was happy to welcome choirs from different parts of South Africa to Collins Chabane Local Municipality.
The mayor did not forget to call on people to register to vote in the upcoming local government elections set for November 4 this year saying they should “protect the democracy that was attained at a great cost.”
Family spokesperson Dr Tinyiko Khosa said the family was happy the legacy of the late iconic musician was being continued.
