Lizé
Lizé Heerman is definitely not resting on her laurels following her exit from Idols South Africa 2009. In a few months, she has accomplished what local artists take years to achieve; with an impressive portfolio of television, radio, singing and modeling jobs under her belt.

Scouted by Mnet producers during her Idols stint, Lizé began presenting one of Super Sports most watched shows, shooting inserts for Super Sports Let’s Play immediately after her Idols departure. Numerous performances locally and in Europe followed as well as many endorsement deals. She recently co-presented with Darren Scott on Super Sports Sport Illustrated Ruff Stuff to rave reviews.

With singing as her true ambition; it’s her debut single “Do you love me?” that is bound to cause the biggest stir. With a soulful and contemporary pop undertone and the producing talent of local mega-star Loyiso and SAMA producer of the year Crighton Goodwell, the single will make you sit up and take notice of this young starlet! With her sultry voice and soul pop flavor, Lizé Heerman has launched onto the local music scene with her debut single, “Do you love me”. 

Her unaffected personality and sultry charm carry through to the single, which has a distinct bluesy / jazz undertone delivered in a powerful catchy pop package.  “Do you love me” is a throwback to old school pop influence with a twist of contemporary style reminiscent of international superstars Duffy and Katie Melua.

The locally produced single was mastered by the London-based team behind Amy Winehouse and Adele, bringing an international flair to a homegrown talent.  This, together with the fact that all instruments were recorded live in studio, adds an authenticity and level of quality often missing from contemporary pop tracks.  

The single is the first track of the much anticipated first album, to be released later this year. 

Black Cheese

Siyabonga Duma is a 28 year old Saxophonist. He has studied music at the University of KZN. He is a music writer and has won Best Composition at the Sun Coast Music Competition - World Music.
He plays the saxophone: Soprano and Alto
His singing includes recording with Bongi Dube, Ouba Africa. He has shared the stage with Hugh Masikela, Mango Groove, Freshly Ground.

Mbuso Sokhela is a 28 year old Bassist. He has graduated in music at the University of KZN. Mbuso does vocals and plays bass guitar. He has performed at the following festivals: Standard Bank Jazz festival “Awesome Africa”and MTN Durban Jazz festival.  He has shared the stage with many of international artists.
He has done studio sessions with Nduduzo Makhathi, Xolise Dlamini. He has performed at the Barnyard Theatre in Gateway and Pumpkin Theatre in Ballito.

Leroy Khumalo has studied music at the University of KZN. As a drummer he has won an award for the Sun Coast Best Band. Other achievements include the National Youth Jazz Drummer 2009.
He has played with R.J.Benjamin, Andile Mseleku, Feya Faku (Jazz Trumpeter)
Leroy has recorded studio sessions with Soul Renaissance.

Nathie Shongwe is a pianist that completed his diploma in Jazz performance at the University of KwaZulu Natal. He has performed locally and internationally with South African musicians in pop and standard.

He was part of the Simphiwe Dana’s band and performed corporate gigs with the band. In October 2007, he performed at the Oslo World Music festival in Germany. He has also performed at The South African Embassy residence in Greece and the opening of the African Museum in Serbia.

Nathie has performed locally at the Durban Music festival, Miss UKZN in 2006, Durban Miss Teen in 2005 and Durban Fashion Week in 2008. He has also performed at hot spots like the Bat Centre, Zulu Jazz Lounge, Jazzy Rainbow and other well known Durban jazz spots.

He participated in 2009 in the SAMRO Overseas Scholarship for Keyboard Players and was awarded the De Waal Award.