Pilani Bubu

Singer-songwriter, TV presenter; Pilani Bubu is never without a lived experience etched into her heart and mind in a highly expressive musical journey. She tells authentic stories of inspiration, identity, and influence. She’s a creative entrepreneur and multifarious artist with a unique voice and a cohesive global sound she likes to call jazzy folk soul. She is a storyteller at heart and an intentional performer.

She has three music projects released under her own independent label and publishing company Bupila Publishing (PTY) LTD: ‘Journey of a Heart' - EP (2012) produced by the soulful RJ Benjamin, ‘Warrior of Light' (2016) co-produced and arranged by veteran jazz guitarist: Luke Van Der Merwe, and Folklore - Chapter 1 (2019) co-produced with South African master guitarist Billy Monama and bassist Bheka Mthethwa whose love and command for South African guitar styles: ‘mbaqanga’ and ‘Isicathamiya’ played a huge role in fulfilling Pilani Bubu’s vision for the project. Folklore - Chapter 1, was awarded the Best African Adult Contemporary Album at the 26th edition of the South African Music Awards (SAMA26).