FOKLOR.ISH - #Kinfolk - EP:01 Behind the Name Jabulile Majola

In this deeply personal episode, host Pilani Bubu sits down with afro-folk musician Jabulile Majola to explore the story behind his debut solo album Isitifiketi – a title that translates to "The Certificate" and takes us back to the very beginning: his birth certificate. This isn't just a conversation about music; it's an intimate journey into identity, belonging, and the power of names to shape our stories. Jabulile talks about his origins, his experience growing up as an orphan, with 26 sibings, and the pivotal moment when he chose to embrace his mother's name – a decision that would become central to both his personal identity and his artistic expression. From his earliest memories to his evolution as a folk musician, Jabulile traces the creative and musical journey that led to Isitifiketi. Through candid storytelling and reflection, he reveals how his past shaped his sound, his songwriting, and ultimately, his understanding of who he is as both an artist and a person. Jabulile also performs 'Woza Mtana' and uBhubhesi for our live audience. Join us for a conversation and that goes beyond the surface of artistic success to explore the deeper questions of identity, family, and the names we carry – and choose to carry – through life. To deepen your experience with the artist, we've co-curated a Spotify playlist by our guest Jabulile Majola,  our host Pilani Bubu and the Folklore Community. For a deepened experience of the artist, we've co-curated a playlist with Jabulile Majola, Pilani Bubu and the Folklore Community Spotify Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0p6...