Music & TV
Everyone
1 hour 47 min
YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA TEACHES
Guts & Grace in the Music Business
From the intimacy of her home, Yvonne shares her voice, her talent, as well as the twists of fate, fame, failure and fortune that led to a fairytale career — and the rules by which to live and leave a legacy.
- Up-close, personal and authentic conversations
- Location Kudos: Yvonne’s home
- Tips on singing, performing and behaving like a star
- The truth about her life
- Never seen before lounge footage (Bonus episode!)
10X Your Music Career
What comes after getting to the height of your game? What unfolds once you’ve personally performed for Bono, Madiba and the Queen? Iconic status — that’s what!
FREE Intro
7min
Yvonne shares what really happened on that day on Smit Street and how her spontaneous swing-by the SABC set her up for The Big Time.
EP 1: Machakachaka
8min
Learn about the real backstory to her name: how it happened, why it happened and to what extent your stage name will make or break you.
EP 2: Make Fire
8min
Rewinding to Saturday mornings with Dad, she shares the art of making fire: what it means to own it, light it up and bring it into every performance.
EP 3: Holding A Note
9min
From owning your vibrato to having the courage to cross genres to develop your unique style, Yvonne takes us on a journey of breath and basics.
EP 4: Tune In
7min
In this episode, the songstress answers a burning question in the industry that has seen the rise or fall of many stars.
EP 5: Stage Presence, Princess
8min
Yvonne shares her insider tips on what it means to master your stage presence and captivate the fans, with style and grace.
EP 6: I’m With the Band
10min
Discover what it takes to travel with a band, sing with a band, camp out with a band and, earn respect from a band.
EP 7: Pardon Me
13min
An episode so moving, it has the power to stir the lyrics of legends inside of you. Hear the truth behind some of her most profound lyrics.
EP 8: Fish & Chips
12min
Use your past to inform your future and stay relevant with an open mind, a collaborative spirit …and a first-born son named, Themba.
EP 9: Guts & Grace
8min
At 56, with a dream come true and a life built on a music career, Yvonne shares her legacy life rules on becoming and maintaining iconic status.
EP 10: Purpose is the Performance
5min
In this heartfelt finalé, Yvonne shares her ode to a life fully lived. What does it mean to pay your dues and still reap your glory?
Bonus: Hidden Track
5min
The uncut, unpolished music video that never made it to the big stage – but made it to Playbox, and to the hearts of everyone watching.
Bonus: Even more Machaka
7min
But wait… there’s more. More magic, more memories, more Chaka Chaka! We share some of the special moments on set.
About your Coach
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
She’s the “Princess of Africa” - singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and multi-award-winning performer extraordinaire. In 1985, she burst into the SA music scene with a chart-topping, debut album and, since then, has continued to sing the spirit of Africa into hearts worldwide, in front of audiences including Nelson Mandela and the Queen.
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