(Manelis, who travels
to France with French band Gran Kino and three other South African artists)
On November 13, 2013, the French band Gran Kino will be
joined by four South African artists to reclaim words used by Nelson Mandela in
his inaugural speech. Freedom, future, reconciliation and renewal, optimistic
words, projecting the future, but also words with a strong symbolic value will
be highlighted in the composed music.
Durban rap artist Manelis will join Gran Kino along with
Ayanda Nhlangothi (JHB), Jitsvinger (CPT) and Burni Aman (CPT). One of the
defining artists in Durban’s rap development from its beginning in the mid
90’s, Manelis draws inspiration from old African flavours. He speaks of the
African urban experience on soulful and sometimes experimental instrumental
backdrops.
Whether through rock, hip hop or spoken word, all these
artists are committed to present this moment in history and particularly
present their vision of South Africa as it is today. The artists involved will
talk about every day live, which might not always be like Mandela envisioned in
his 1994 speech. The artists will perform a total of 10 shows throughout France
this year and are planning a world tour in 2014/2015
Under Madiba Skies
is working on an EP and the recently released their first single titled Brand New Day” can be heard at http://snd.sc/1g1RLOm
For more information, contact iSupport Music Business at 031
7111 524 or 079 707 777 3 (Marlyn) or e-mail marlyn@isupportdoyou.com
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