Award-winning pianist and vocal artist
Shannon Hope joins forces with percussion extraordinaire Gareth Gale for one
night only! Having performed together years ago under very different circumstances,
the two Durbanites join forces once again for a percussive piano collaboration
at Seabrooke's Theatre tomorrow night (July 31).
Hope is described as “a thrilling,
enthralling, endearing and awe-inspiring performer”, and with a reputation as
one of the hardest-touring self-managed solo artists on the national circuit,
her intriguingly powerful heart songs have made their way across the country
countless times to rave reviews. Having just returned from a debut tour to the
UK, her fourth season at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and a
speaker appearance at TEDx Cape Town, she returns home for this exciting
collaboration.
With a near-tangible passion for the art
and science of drumming, Gareth Gale is arguably one of South Africa’s most
respected homegrown talents. An array of influences including Ahmir Questlove
Thompson (The Roots), Steve Jordan (John Mayer), Horacio Hernandez and Barry van
Zyl (Johnny Clegg) give Gareth’s style an eclectic twist. He draws inspiration
from the African and Indian rhythms that radiate out of his home city, Durban,
and is conscious of reflecting these whenever he plays. If you’re listening
carefully, you’ll hear a range of international influences too, ranging from
groove and old school R'nB, to soul, Motown, funk and hip-hop.
The performance takes place on July 31 at
19h30 at Seabrooke’s Theatre, Durban High School, 255 St Thomas Road, Musgrave.
Tickets R70 booked via the box office on 082 894 7541. More information and
live performance videos can be found on shannonhope.co.za
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