CapeTalk’s The Business of Entertainment Features World-Class Drummer Mike Horne

Thursday at 9 PM | Encore Sunday 9pm 

Cape Town, 10 June 2025 — This week on The Business of Entertainment, CapeTalk shines the spotlight on one of South Africa’s most accomplished musical exports: drummer Mike Horne.

Tune in on Thursday at 9 PM with a repeat on Sunday, as Mike shares the story of his extraordinary journey from Cape Town’s jazz stages to the global music scene.

Originally from Cape Town and now based in London, Mike Horne is a name that resonates throughout the South African and international music industries.

 Known as one of South Africa’s most recorded and respected session drummers, Horne built a stellar reputation long before relocating to the UK—playing for a who’s who of local legends including Freshlyground, The Parlotones, Judith Sephuma, Zahara, Arno Carstens, MiCasa, Kurt Darren, and Toya Delazy.

A graduate of the University of Cape Town with a BMus in Jazz Performance, Horne quickly rose through the ranks, performing with elite university ensembles such as the UCT Jazz Big Band and Latin Tentet.

He was also a founding member of the South African National Youth Jazz Band, representing the country in 2001 and 2002.

Mike’s career spans genres and continents. He has performed and recorded with international icons including OMAR, ODYSSEY, Josh Smith, Robin Banerjee (Amy Winehouse), Lisa Mann, and members of Jools Holland’s band. He’s graced stages alongside acts like Collective Soul, Counting Crows, Foreigner, Dianne Schuur, and even Metallica.

Now thriving in the UK, Mike continues to evolve, working with top-tier jazz, soul, fusion, and rock artists across Europe, the US, and beyond. 

His versatility, discipline, and unmistakable groove make him a sought-after collaborator in both studio and live settings.Whether you’re a fan of jazz, rock, soul, or pop—or simply curious about the realities of building a global music career—this episode offers a rare and insightful look behind the scenes with one of the best in the business.

Don’t miss it: Thursday at 9 PM, only on CapeTalk. Encore broadcast on Sunday 9pm