Trumpeter Sipho Dumisa, affectionately known as Stix, plays “Vuli Ndlela” by Brenda Fassie.

This self-taught artist believes in working hard to achieve one’s dreams. He started playing the trumpet in the Salvation Army Church when he was seven. Stix is based in Barberton. He moved there from Nkomazi, where he had lived since he was 11.

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He said his greatest highlight on his musical journey so far was when he shared a stage with the well-known American choir director, gospel singer, songwriter and author, Kirk Franklin, in 2007.

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