Resonance Archive Festival : Maxwell Baloyi and VUYO VIWE

Vuyo Viwe and Maxwell Baloyi - 29 November 2026

Vuyo Viwe

Emerging from Johannesburg’s new wave of sound healers, Vuyo Viwe is a flautist, composer and vocalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Freshly-minted in the jazz scene, she has shared the stage with various classical and jazz acts, including Kujenga, Internet Athi, Shane Cooper & The Whisper, and Sisonke Xonti. Grounded in "Afro-esotericism," her sound blends South African traditional song forms, orchestral folk, alternative vocal melodies, and electronic textures with the raw feel of the uhadi (traditional Xhosa bow) and ngoma time signatures.

Maxwell Baloyi

Maxwell Baloyi is an acclaimed South African jazz pianist, composer, and educator whose music masterfully bridges tradition and modern innovation. Blending classical chamber music, lively marabi rhythms, and South Africa's rich heritage, his signature sound is best captured in his latest solo piano project, Healing Palms. A deeply respected industry figure, Baloyi has shaped future generations as a music lecturer while collaborating alongside legendary icons like Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse and Pops Mohamed. From judging the SAMAs to transcribing indigenous music, his profound artistry continues to elevate the global jazz landscape, making him a compelling and transformative voice.