Ofentse Pitse is a creative visionary who, though enchanted by the continent she comes from, possesses a wide-eyed enthusiasm for the world of architecture, music, and curated experiences. Hailing from the capital city of South Africa – Pretoria; her musical roots stem from her beloved late mother’s love for old school music, as well as her family’s deep heritage in The Salvation Army church, with her grandfather being one of the most prominent jazz trumpeters and a co-founder of the iconic Sophiatown jazz band – The Jazz Maniacs.
Pitse’s curiosity and love for music, led her to the introduction of the trumpet at just twelve-years of age. Her hard work and resilience propelled her into joining various church bands within the church, attracting classically trained mentors and coaches to guide her into growing her craft. As a result, she found herself constantly around brass bands, orchestras, and choirs, which catapulted her into creating a space for young, classically trained, disenfranchised youth to meet on Saturdays and rehearse various repertoires. She named this exceptionally talented group – Anchored Sound.