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The Citizen
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Rorisang Sechele on her participation at this year's Symphomic and being part of Kids Love Jazz
Following her appearance at Red Bull Symphonic, Rorisang Sechele will perform at this weekend's Joburg Kids Love Jazz concert. Rorisang Sechele was the Vocal Music Director at this year's Redbull symphonic. Picture: Rorisang Sechele/Facebook Singer Rorisang Sechele was involved in the recent Red Bull Symphonic for a second year, and this year's edition came with more responsibility as she was the Vocal Music Director. 'That came with new responsibilities such as arranging the vocal parts for the choir, selecting the choir members, coordinating movements, and ensuring everything came together cohesively,' Sechele tells The Citizen. This year's Red Bull Symphonic was hosted at The Teatro, Montecasino for three days. 'It was a fulfilling challenge and added a whole new dimension to my involvement in the Symphonic.' ALSO READ: Kelvin Momo releases album amid speculation about his involvement at this year's Redbull Symphonic Rorisang's role at the symphonic Last year's edition of the symphonic featured Kabza De Small and Ofentse Pitse as the leads. This year, Kelvin Momo and music director and conductor Adam Howard were the stars of the show. 'This year felt quite different in terms of preparation and my role,' shares Sechele adding that the rehearsal process was much more seamless and efficient, compared to the previous year. 'We didn't spend long hours or several weeks rehearsing like before. I think that's largely because the music arrangements were well-prepared and easier to grasp in a shorter time.' She says preparation began about two months before the show, when she and Howard first started discussing the vision for the choir. 'He shared his ideas for certain songs but also gave me the creative freedom to run wild, which really allowed me to shape the vocal elements in a meaningful way,' Sechele says of her creative freedom. She arranged vocals for 12 songs over the course of about five consecutive days. 'I also created detailed vocal guides and count-ins, which allowed the choir to rehearse and familiarize themselves with the material even before we came together for final rehearsals. That preparation really contributed to how smoothly everything came together in the end.' ALSO READ: Adam Howard: SA's adopted son who fell in love with the music and never looked back Rorisang and The Seed Sechele is a recording artist in her own right after the release of her debut project this year, a seven-track album titled The Seed. Her music is tranquil and the perfect accompaniment to long drives and sunsets. 'The reception has honestly exceeded my expectations. It's incredibly heart-warming to hear people say the album brightens their day or that they can't start their morning without a dose of The Seed,' says Sechele. She shares that one of the biggest highlights since the album was released in February was receiving recognition from China Moses, daughter of three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Dee Dee Bridgewater. 'She featured The Seed on her segment on one of the world's leading jazz radio stations, which was a huge honour. The album was also nominated for Best Jazz Act at the Urban Music Awards, which is another milestone I'm deeply grateful for.' The South African State Theatre supported The Seed through the Incubator Programme, which meant Sechele had to be selective about what she included on the album. 'I also had to work within specific deadlines, which meant being strategic about what was included in The Seed.' However, since the song was her first official release, she says it has played a significant part in her musical journey. The word 'tsoga' means to rise or wake up. 'Tsoga carries a message that I felt needed to be heard first. Even though it doesn't sonically align with the rest of the album, its purpose was to awaken, to call people to rise.' ALSO READ: Thandiswa Mazwai says she would've accepted invite to national dialogue had Ramaphosa sent it Kids Love Jazz Sechele is on the line-up for this year's edition of Joburg jazz concert, Kids Love Jazz. The concert epitomises South Africa's vibrant jazz scene, which is so alive that young people, who aren't often viewed as its target market, gravitate towards the genre. 'What makes this especially meaningful is seeing young people embrace jazz and make it their own. As a young artist myself, it's beautiful to witness how jazz is being reimagined and celebrated by a new generation,' says Sechele. 'We often hear that jazz is 'old people's music,' but here we are, vibrant, youthful, and redefining what jazz looks and sounds like today.' NOW READ: WATCH: Kelvin Momo on 'private school' Amapiano and Red Bull Symphonic hype
IOL News
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Kelvin Momo and Adam Howard set to dazzle at the Red Bull Symphonic
Kelvin Momo will headline the 2025 edition of the genre-defying experience, accompanied by none other than Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra. Picture: Timothy Bernard/Independent Media Image: Timothy Bernard/Independent Media The Red Bull Symphonic: Kelvin Momo with Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra is days away and excitement and nerves are in the air. Red Bull Symphonic organisers have not announced any changes to the big day and Kelvin Momo has been spotted attending rehearsals. Fans are excited to hear Kelvin Momo's music reimagined with a live orchestra but some are sitting on the edge of their seats in anticipation to see whether the hit producer will make his performance. Questions regarding the artist's dependability are increasing among his fanbase, particularly concerning his attendance at the Red Bull Symphonic event. In videos shared online, Kelvin Momo has been joining the orchestra during rehearsals with insiders confirming his attendance. This is Red Bull's second year hosting the Symphonic and South Africa and the private piano hitmaker follows in the footsteps of Kabza De Small. He'll be collaborating with Kelvin Momo, the pioneer of 'private school Amapiano.' Known for his smooth, jazz-influenced compositions, Momo's sound offers the perfect canvas for orchestral expansion. 'We've selected songs that tell a story — a journey through Kelvin's catalogue, paying homage to where he started and where he is now,' said Howard. 'His music is rich with harmony, structure, and jazz influences. My job is to enhance that with an orchestral backdrop without losing the soul of what's already there.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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The response from the audience was electric, with the entire auditorium erupting during his impromptu solo moments. That unexpected enthusiasm helped catapult him to the forefront of this year's show. Having played with the likes of Brothers of Peace, Kalawa Jazmee, Brenda Fassie, and more, Howard is no stranger to the limelight. But what made last year's Red Bull Symphonic with Kabza De Small unique was the way it merged classical orchestration with contemporary sounds, a fusion not commonly seen in traditional orchestras. 'There's never been a time in an orchestra where someone stands up and plays over Amapiano music,' he said, beaming. 'It was a real visual moment, two worlds colliding. 'We encouraged the orchestra to not just play the notes, but to really get into the spirit of the music.' This year, that vision takes an even bolder step forward. Howard has been tasked with curating a bespoke orchestra for the event, reimagining what a symphony orchestra can look and sound like. The Red Bull Symphonic: Kelvin Momo with Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra takes place over three days June 6, 7 and 8 at The Teatro, Montecasino. IOL Entertainment
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SiTime Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
SiTime Q1 Net Revenue Increased 83% to $60.3 Million SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SiTime Corporation, (Nasdaq: SITM), the Precision Timing company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Net revenue in the first quarter of 2025 was $60.3 million, as compared to $33.0 million in the year ago quarter. 'Our Q1 revenue growth of 83% year-over-year highlights the strength of our business across our end markets,' said Rajesh Vashist, CEO and chairman of SiTime. "Customer enthusiasm for our newest products, including the Elite RF Super-TCXO and Symphonic mobile clock generator, underscore our Precision Timing leadership from the datacenter to the edge. We anticipate continued strong growth in Q2.' In the first quarter of 2025, GAAP gross profit was $30.3 million, or 50.3% of revenue, GAAP operating expenses were $58.4 million, GAAP loss from operations was $28.1 million, and GAAP net loss was $23.9 million, or $1.01 per diluted share. In the first quarter of 2025, non-GAAP gross profit was $34.6 million, or 57.4% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $32.5 million, non-GAAP income from operations was $2.1 million and non-GAAP net income was $6.3 million, or $0.26 per diluted share. Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $398.9 million on March 31, 2025. The first quarter of 2025 also included a payment of $5.0 million related to the Aura transaction. The company plans to discuss its business outlook as part of today's scheduled conference call. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information This press release and its attachments include certain non-GAAP supplemental performance measures. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. SiTime believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to SiTime's financial condition and results of operations. SiTime believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional insight into SiTime's ongoing performance and core operational activities and has chosen to provide these measures for more consistent and meaningful comparison between periods. These measures should only be used to evaluate SiTime's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangibles, and acquisition-related expenses which include transaction and certain other cash costs associated with business acquisition as well as changes in the estimated fair value of earn out liabilities and accretion of acquisition consideration payable. The reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is provided in the financial statements portion of this release.
Forbes
07-05-2025
- Forbes
SiTime MEMS Clock Chip Enables Precision Timing In The AI-Fueled Mobile Era
SiT30100 Mobile Clock Generator SiTime As mobile devices continue to take on more complex tasks—from real-time navigation to AI-assisted imaging—precision system timing has become an increasingly critical element of overall performance. For years, timing in smartphones and IoT devices of all sorts has been handled by traditional quartz-based components. As I've covered previously, it's been like this for many decades. However, as devices shrink and workloads intensify, legacy solutions are starting to show their limitations. SiTime, a Silicon Valley company specializing in MEMS-based timing solutions — tiny mechanical structures built on silicon that deliver precise system clock timing with superior resilience to shock, vibration, and temperature fluctuations — is expanding its footprint to the mobile market with the introduction of its SiT30100 Symphonic clock generator. The SiT30100 is a compact, integrated timing device designed to support the growing demands of 5G connectivity, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, and intelligent edge processing. More importantly, it represents SiTime's latest move to bring MEMS technology to the center of mobile system design, representing a considerable opportunity in the market, from smartphones to the IoT, physical AI applications like robotics, and more. At just 2.22 mm², Symphonic is a highly integrated component that replaces multiple discrete timing devices with a single, configurable solution. It includes a built-in MEMS resonator and temperature-sensing circuitry, allowing for precise frequency control even under the wide thermal swings mobile devices, like smartphones on a summer beachfront, are exposed to, or mechanical stress. This kind of stability matters in mobile environments, where compact enclosures, heat buildup, and power-saving features all place unique demands on system clock timing solutions. MEMS timing components have been gaining traction in recent years, largely because they offer a combination of durability, programmability, and miniaturization that traditional quartz components can't match. SiTime has been one of the primary drivers of that transition, and Symphonic continues that trend by targeting a critical gap in the mobile and IoT design landscape—ultra-reliable, low-power timing in space-constrained environments. Rajesh Vashist, CEO And Chairman Of SiTime SiTime For mobile OEMs, the benefits go beyond footprint reduction. The SiT30100 supports up to four programmable outputs—frequencies like 76.8, 38.4, and 19.2 MHz—for use in 5G baseband, RF, and GNSS subsystems. It also includes system-level temperature compensation capabilities that allow for frequency stability down to ±0.5 parts per million, which can translate to faster GPS lock times, when you're trying to sync-up with that Uber ride, and better overall signal integrity for cellular communications. You can think of these types of timing solutions as the heartbeat of a mobile device or IoT platforms, keeping its various subsystems in sync and operating at top performance. 'Every generation of mobile devices becomes smarter, delivering greater functionality, personalization and automation,' said Rajesh Vashist, CEO and chairman of SiTime. 'Timing devices must withstand thermal and mechanical stressors as processing and connectivity speeds increase. Our newest mobile clock generator delivers the precision timing required for advanced connectivity of next-generation mobile devices.' While the SiTime's Symphonic series of clocks generators won't be a consumer-facing feature, it reflects a broader evolution in component selection priorities for system designers. As mobile platforms increasingly integrate AI capabilities, dense wireless protocols, and real-time environmental awareness, adaptable, precise and reliable clock and communications timing is becoming essential to delivering consistent performance and device responsiveness. SiTime's broader strategy aligns well with these market needs. The company is heavily invested in silicon MEMS timing as a replacement for legacy quartz solutions across a wide range of performance-sensitive systems, applications and use cases, and not just in smartphones. The SiT30100 is sampling now for customer design applications.
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SiTime Symphonic Mobile Clock Generator Enables Advanced Wireless Connectivity
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SiTime Corporation (NASDAQ: SITM), the Precision Timing company, today announced Symphonic ™, its first mobile clock generator with an integrated MEMS resonator (SiT30100). Symphonic provides accurate and resilient clock signals for 5G and GNSS chipsets and enables efficient power consumption in mobile and IoT devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and asset trackers. This product unlocks a cumulative $2 billion served addressable market (SAM) in the next five years. 'Every generation of mobile devices becomes smarter, delivering greater functionality, personalization and automation,' said Rajesh Vashist, CEO and chairman of SiTime. 'Timing devices must withstand thermal and mechanical stressors as processing and connectivity speeds increase. Our newest mobile clock generator delivers the precision timing required for advanced connectivity of next-generation mobile devices.' The Symphonic clock generator has an integrated MEMS resonator and provides the functionality of up to four discrete timing devices. This approach simplifies system design, reducing space on the board. An integrated temperature sensor delivers accurate information that is used by compensation algorithms to provide superior stability. This enables better GPS accuracy and faster lock time at the system level, delivering a more stable performance under harsh environmental conditions. 'Ensuring that wireless and GPS protocol-dependent systems and services run reliably is essential for meeting the requirements of increasingly sophisticated wireless devices and use cases,' said Dave Altavilla, president and principal analyst at HotTech Vision & Analysis. 'SiTime's new clock generator is an example of how precision timing technology is a critical enabler of AI-first mobile experiences.' Symphonic key features (SiTime30100): 4-output clock generator providing 76.8 MHz, 38.4 MHz or 19.2 MHz from any output for baseband, RF and GNSS applications. Integrated MEMS resonator, which eliminates an external resonator, and provides a smaller, single-chip solution which is only 2.22 mm 2 in area. Integrated high-precision temperature-to-digital converter (TDC) with single-wire Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) interface for system-level temperature compensation to achieve frequency stability as low as ±0.5ppm. Superior performance and dynamic stability under airflow and thermal shock. Multiple Output Enable pins to turn on and off clock outputs for system power optimization and electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction. -30°C to +90°C operating temperature range (contact SiTime for wider temperature ranges). Availability The Symphonic mobile clock generator is available now. Additional Resources Blog Product page About SiTime SiTime Corporation is the Precision Timing company. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power and better reliability. With more than 3 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit
