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Erik Paliani Sets Festival on Fire

The Times Group Malawi, Tom Sangala, 30 Apr 2018

Musician Erik Paliani and Jazz Quartert made up of Dan Sibale on saxophone, JJ Munthali on bass guitar and Lyton Chisuse on drums proved their mettle as they conquered Nkhotakota Music Festival with their sound.

“We’re all southerners”

Mail & Guardian, Percy Zvomuya, 12 July 2010

A few weeks ago Malawian-born guitarist Erik Paliani was one of the performers in the auditorium at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg’s Sandton to advertise Sony’s 3G technology.

Paliani: “Jazz is for everyone”

Kulinji, Pemphero Musowa, 27 June 2019

Renowned Jazz maestro Eric Palilani has echoed sentiments for the need to change people’s mindset which is hang up on the notion that Jazz music is for the rich.

Malawi: Erik Paliani to Perform At This Year’s Ump Awards Festival

All Africa, Zaward Likatho, 20 Sept 2017

Blantyre — Nde’feyo Entertainment and Nzika Arts, producers of Urban Music People (UMP) Awards and Festival, have engaged the country’s Jazz artist, Erik Paliani to spice up the festival this year.

Erik Paliani in Israel

Midnight East Magazine, Ayelet Dekel, 27 Apr 2019

One of Erik Paliani’s live performances in Tel Aviv, Israel, covered by the arts-dedicated magazine Midnight East.

Lilongwe Jazz Festival for 2019 is Set

Malawi News Agency MANA, Ireen Kayira , 17 June 2019

Music Director for the festival who is one of the headline artists, Erik Paliani said the festival would be an opportunity to educate the masses on what jazz is all about.

Is Blantyre ready for Lilongwe Jazz Festival?

THE NATION Malawi, 27 Jan 2019

Having won hearts with their lively performances, Lilongwe’s jazz ensemble comprising Erik Paliani, Owen Mbilizi and Gresham Mokwena is set to invade Blantyre for the first time.

Sounds of the Travelling Man

The Mail & Guardian, Percy Zvomuya, 19 May 2011

The nomination of Erik Paliani for a South African Music Award (Sama) for his debut album, Chitukutuku, is a triumph that goes beyond the music. The album contains a trail through all the countries that have moulded the sound of the Malawian-born guitarist and producer — Malawi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia — so in that sense the nomination is a triumph for the region.

The Orbit Jazz Club: Erik Paliani

The Orbit South Africa, March 2014

Review from the famous Johannesburg-based Jazz Club, The Orbit.

Erik Paliani, Amanda Black, Faith Mussa shine at Lake of Stars Festival

THE TIMES Group Malawi, Sam Banada, 30 Sept 2019

The country’s renowned artists Erik Paliani […] impressed the audience during the second day of the Lake of Stars Festival which ended Sunday at Kachere Kastle in Nkhata Bay. Paliani proved once again that music was in his veins when he offered a powerful performance that left the audience speechless.

Erik Paliani to Star in Bia Afrika Concerts

THE TIMES Group Malawi, Sam Banada, 1 Oct 2021

Renowned singer and guitarist Erik Paliani is part of the performers for Bia Afrika concerts. Bia Afrika is a cultural exchange project, an inspiration by Root Afrika Music that is set to provide participants with an opportunity to explore other cultures, traditions, customs, beliefs, societies and languages through music.