From Soweto to the world stage: Buskaid's young stars take centre stage
Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa · 17 July 2026 · 9m
Speaker 1: Seven o two this weekend. For nearly three decades, one music school in the heart Speaker 1: of Soweto has been changing lives quietly, one piano, one violin, one cello, one double Speaker 1: bass at a time. Busqu Aide isn't just producing young talented musicians were incredible. It's Speaker 1: also helping young people build a sense of confidence, a sense of discipline, perhaps even Speaker 1: hope through music. And this Sunday, the busk At Soweta String Ensemble returns to the Speaker 1: Linda Auditorium for its annual concert, bringing together everything from Mozart to bach to quella, Speaker 1: Afro jazz, Amma piano and South African classics. These are young musicians who've performed on Speaker 1: some of the world's biggest stages, and yet their journey begins in humble, deep glof Speaker 1: Soeto. It's a celebration of talent, of opportunity, and what happens when you give young Speaker 1: people a chance, not just pay lip service to the idea of the future being Speaker 1: that of our children or for our children, but actually putting it into practice. The Speaker 1: founder of Busque Aid, we've spoken to her before, Rosemary Alden, is in the studio Speaker 1: with us. It's so good to see you in person. You and I have spoken Speaker 1: a number of times over the years, but yeah, it's nice to finally meet you Speaker 1: in person. Speaker 2: It's nice to meet you in person, Bongari, because I hear your voice now I Speaker 2: know what I'm. Speaker 1: Hearing the face for radio. Speaker 2: Hey Rosemary. Speaker 1: For people who may not understand your history with Busque Aid, I mean, this has
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