Khanye De Katarist

Khanye De katarist is a South African raising star from the township of Orange farm. He is a phenominal guitarist who plays both accoustic and lead guitar to an amazement of crowds to wherever he goes. He is an exceptional Talented musician, a vercitile guitarist, song writer, perfomer ,recording artist and a private guitar tutor. He holds a Diploma in Music performance.
He discovered his love for music and arts during his early schooling days. His passion for music and art led him to being a musician. De Katarist was was taught to strum his st by Mr Vusi Nkadimeng and was later mentored by Kataki Thoka.
At the age of 15 he started busking in trains to the City of Johannesburg with his fellow guitar mate Sifiso Jazzman Mabizela. They got attention by doing cover songs of their favorite artists. They ended up sharing a stages with likes of Zakes Bantwini, Lira, the late Bra Hugh Masikela and Oliver Mtukudzi.
In 2013 he joined a local band called Shef and the Kitchen. The band released an album called “The First Recipe” produced by Kune Ayo and Kabomo Vilakazi. They’ve graced various stages in and outside the country. They also toured to Indian to facilitate about African music on the IIT Madraas 2020 World Festival.
In 2021 he was part of a production team for the South Africa Music Award nomimee for best new comer Azana on several songs that they later performed at Shina ngeWhite Star, Metro FM and Trace Studios.
He is currently working on his solo career with The Influence Ep as his first project.With this project he aims to educate, influence and inspire his peer across the world. He bought USB’s, branded them with his brand and loaded them with his music. On this body of work he collaborated with influecial and well respected creatives like Vusinator, El Maestro, Mkeyz to name of few. He also used the project as a platform for upcoming artist such as De Keay ,Nok’cula and Ghandi Da Sax.
He introduced his sound with his debut single titled Khonalong hluphayo featuring Jozi-T and Mulo Cafe. The hit song is making airwaves on TV, radio,social media and all streaming platforms . The song got its first Radio airplay in UK. The video has been playing on Channel O, Trace, MTVBase and Soweto TV.
On a quest to master and sharpen his performing and artistic skills he performed on the following stages : Grahams Town National Art Festival, Back To the City Festival, Sofa Sounds Festival and E-TV Breakfast Show Sunrise.
This young South African Guitar sensation is a legend in the making.
Be sure to be on the lookout for the powerhouse that is Khanye De Katarist, For more of his amazing work do follow him on his social media pages:
⦁ Facebook Page: @Khanye De Katarist
⦁ Instagram: @khanye_de_katarist
⦁ YouTube: Khanhye De Katarist
⦁ For Bookings please email khanyekatarist1@gmail.com