As South Africans head into a season of cultural celebration, Castle Milk Stout teams up with leading artists Zoë Modiga, Yanga Chief, Culoe De Song, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Mbuso Khoza to launch Songs to Savour — a platform inspiring young adults to rediscover and learn traditional songs that connect generations
Zoë Modiga, Yanga Chief, Culoe De Song, Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza Join Forces to Preserve Heritage Through Song
As South Africans prepare for the year-end season — a time filled with traditional ceremonies and family gatherings — many young adults find themselves disconnected from the songs that define their heritage. To bridge this gap, Castle Milk Stout has partnered with five influential voices in South African music to raise awareness of Songs to Savour, a digital platform designed to help new adults learn, celebrate, and preserve traditional music.
Five Artists, One Mission
Each artist brings a unique perspective to the initiative, reflecting the many ways modern South Africans engage with tradition. From jazz to hip-hop, electronic music to cultural scholarship, the collaboration underscores that heritage is not static — it evolves, much like the music itself.
Mbuso Khoza, acclaimed musician and cultural custodian says:
“Music is not just melody — it is memory. Each song carries the wisdom of elders, the comfort of community, and the identity of a people. If we do not sing them, they disappear. Songs to Savour ensures they are sung again, not only as heritage but as part of everyday life.”
For Zoë Modiga, the project is deeply personal:
“These songs are not just about the past — they are about belonging. A platform like this gives young people a way to make heritage part of their daily rhythm, in a way that feels modern and accessible.”
Cultural thinker and composer Nduduzo Makhathini views the project through a spiritual lens:
“Traditional songs are like books where our sacred knowledge lives. They are living archives. By placing them on a platform where anyone can sing along, Songs to Savour makes sure that cultural education remains open, shared, and enduring.”
Globally respected DJ and producer Culoe De Song adds a unifying note:
“Music is the ultimate connector. It carries our ancestors’ voices while bringing people together in the present. When artists share songs with honesty, they become part of a bigger story of healing and social change.”
For Yanga Chief, the project speaks to generational continuity:
“Our roots define who we are. Preserving these songs is about owning that heritage while also evolving it for today. Songs to Savour shows us that culture doesn’t belong in the past; it lives in us and moves forward with us.”
Heritage for a New Era
The timing of Songs to Savour is deliberate. Launching at the close of the year, when families reconnect through rituals, storytelling, and song. The platform provides an educational and social resource that empowers young adults to participate in these moments with confidence and pride.
A Celebration of Diversity and Unity
“We brought together these five incredible artists because each one speaks to a different aspect of what it means to be South African today,” explains Hetisani Makhubela, Brand Manager for Castle Milk Stout. “Zoë, Yanga, Culoe, Nduduzo, and Mbuso each offer a unique lens on heritage, whether through jazz, hip-hop, electronic music, or cultural scholarship. By uniting them on this platform, we’re showing that there is no single way to honour your roots — there is space for everyone.”
With Songs to Savour, Castle Milk Stout continues its legacy of celebrating African heritage, proving that the past is not something to look back on, it’s something to live, sing, and savour together.
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