Rene Tshiakanyi is a familiar presence at elegant dining
establishments in and around greater Durban. Singing in French, English,
Afrikaans and Portuguese, he describes his music and compositions as a mixture
of classic pop; RnB; reggae and Zouk (a mixture of French and Caribbean music).
His sound is undeniably distinctive.
“I like to work in different languages – I feel it adds
value to the cultural diversity of our country and allows me to connect with
audiences in their own mother tongue,” he explains.
Many of his songs are thoughtful and reflective – about
love, emotion and passion in all its guises. His love songs are sheer poetry,
and his observations of life are honest, raw and intuitive. Increasingly
though, his new music talks about pertinent global issues: the crisis in the
Africa, the plight of refugees; the quest for peace and freedom and the need to
be the voice for the voiceless sufferers of violence.
Rene Tshiakanyi appears on February 14 from 18h00 to 20h00 in
the food court at the Watercrest Mall in Kloof. Entrance is free. For more
details contact Elizabeth on 072 042 6212.
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