Jacaranda FM The SA Music Show with Thabiso Khambule

Lee Cole: Chasing Passion Over Plan B

Loading player...
Lee Cole started music at just 10 years old, began writing by 13, and finally broke into the industry in his twenties — talk about dedication!

We chat about his early love for sport and science, and why music won in the end. Oh, and no big deal… he’s opened for Robbie Williams, Ronan Keating, and Calum Scott. What a ride!

We also dive into his latest hit, Ice Cream — a song you’re definitely going to want on repeat.
11 May English South Africa Music Interviews · Music

Other recent episodes

Drums, Dreams & Drawing with Tatum

In this soulful sit-down, I caught up with the multi-talented Tatum Strydom. From her early days on the farm surrounded by African drums, to singing and waitressing at a local pub, Tatum’s journey is soaked in rhythm and resilience. We dive into her deep generational roots in music, her journey…
29 Jun 20 min

Full Circle with Garth Taylor and I

From primary school earphones to a studio mic—this was a full circle moment for me. I sat down with South African music legend Garth Taylor, whose hit Why shaped so many of my early memories. We chatted about the personal connection I have with the song, the story behind it,…
22 Jun 24 min

Carley’s Red Light Moment

This Sunday, I sat down with the talented Carley — a Grade 11 student who's already no stranger to the stage. From singing in Afrikaans to now making waves in English, she’s stepping boldly into her next chapter with her latest release, Red Light. We chat about her musical journey,…
8 Jun 13 min

Legacy, Lyrics & a Spiderman Outfit with Shan Read

Today’s guest carries a powerful musical legacy, having inherited more than just memories from the legendary Theuns Jordaan. We dive into the depths of his songwriting, his collaborations with some of the best in the business – Ricus Nel, Ampie, Liezel Pieters, and Franja du Plessis – and, on a…
1 Jun 24 min
All episodes