The Soil (band)

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This article is about the South African a capella group. For their self-titled album, see The Soil (album).

The Soil
The Soil performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013
The Soil performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013
Background information
OriginSoweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
GenresKasi soul, a cappella
Years active2003–present
LabelsSony Music Entertainment Africa, Native Rhythms
Associated actsZakwe, The Fridge, The Muffinz, Samthing Soweto, Toya Delazy
Websitethe-soil.com
MembersBuhlebendalo Mda
Luphindo Ngxanga
Ntsika Ngxanga
Theo Matshoba[1]
Past membersSamthing Soweto

The Soil is a South African a cappella group formed in 2003.[2][3]

Members[]

The Soil currently consists of four members: Buhlebendalo "Soil Sister" Mda, Ntsika "Fana-tastic" Ngxanga, Luphindo "Master P" Ngxanga and Theo "Songstress" Matshoba. Theo joined the group in February 2016 as an occasional replacement for Buhlebendalo Mda.[4] Ntsika and Luphindo are biological brothers. During interviews, The Soil usually refers to God as the first member of the group.[5]

History[]

Its inception came about in 2003 when all the members met in high school during jam sessions. Back then the group was known as 'Particles of the Soil and consisted of more than 4 members.[6] As years passed, some members departed due to other engagements. In 2010, the group was down to four members: Buhlebendalo Mda (vocalist), Ntsika Ngxanga (main composer and vocalist), Luphindo (beatboxer and vocalist) & Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, commonly known by his stage name, Samthing Soweto. Mdolomba was involved during the recording process of the group's first album, however, due to contractual disputes and creative differences, Samkelo decided to leave and form the contemporary jazz group The Fridge where he served as the lead vocalist.

In 2011, The Soil released their self-titled debut LP The Soil which achieved platinum status, selling over 50,000 copies. Their second album Nostalgic Moments was released digitally on iTunes on 15 September 2014. It was made available for hard copy purchase on 22 September 2014. The album includes guest appearances by Ladysmith Black Mambazo[7] and hip hop artist Khuli Chana. Their third studio album titled Echoes of Kofifi was released in 2016 an album was nominated for an South African Music Awards in the "Best Engineered album", "Best duo/group of the year" and "Best Afro-pop album" category.

Discography[]

  • The Soil (2011)[8]
  • Nostalgic Moments (2014)[9]
  • Echoes of Kofifi (2016)[10]

Awards and nominations[]

South African Music Awards[]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Reflections Live In Joburg Best RnB, Soul and Reggae[11] Won

References[]

  1. ^ yomzansi.com/?p=29137
  2. ^ Thina Zibi. "Get to Know: South African Acapella Group, The Soil + AfriPOP! Photoshoot". AfriPOP!. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  3. ^ Socialite. "Top SA Bands to Open for Bastille". The Socialite. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  4. ^ yomzansi (22 February 2016). "The Soil announces their new female vocalist | YOMZANSI". www.yomzansi.com. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  5. ^ Nal’ibali (8 October 2012). "Celebrating our storytelling roots with The Soil". Sowetan. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
  6. ^ Nobhongo Gxolo (5 September 2019). "Rooted In The Belly". Mahala. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  7. ^ "The Soil brings new wave of South African acapella". TIMES LIVE. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  8. ^ "iTunes - Music - The Soil by The Soil". iTunes. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  9. ^ "iTunes - Music - Nostalgic Moments by The Soil". iTunes. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  10. ^ "Echoes of kofifi". itunes.
  11. ^ "Here are all the 2014 Sama winners | Channel". News24. 28 April 2014.
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