From the glamour of Zeitz MOCAA to an unexpected roadside performance in Johannesburg, The Velvet Violins string quartet helped bring Netflix’s Bridgerton Season 4 campaign to life with a distinctly South African “Fairytale.”

Make your Women’s Day event unforgettable with SoWhat Entertainment’s top South African female musicians. From string quartets and jazz duos to DJs and electric violinists, our women-led acts bring class, energy, and soul with AfroJazz, pop covers, and local favourites. Based in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit and Cape Town.

Choosing the right live music for corporate events is key to creating the perfect atmosphere. Success depends not just on the act, but also on timing and placement within the program. This guide helps you match music to your audience and setting, featuring some of our most popular versatile acts.

The Velvet Violins is a fresh, all-female string quartet from Johannesburg, reimagining pop and film music in a romantic, Bridgerton-inspired style. Ideal for weddings, corporate events, and creative collaborations, these ladies make classical cool - one arrangement at a time.