(Sanele Phakathi. Pic
by Simanga Zondo)
In association with Concerts SA and Seaman’s Corner,
iSupport Music Business presents pianist and vocalist Sanele Phakathi live in
Hammarsdale. Phakathi is to hit the stage with his adult contemporary sounds at
Seaman’s Corner on December 30 from 7pm till late.
Phakathi and his band will bring the Hammarsdale audience a
mixture of original music coupled by Phakathi’s personal and soulful renditions
of well-known covers which are sure to get Jazz lovers and soul music lovers
moving to the music. Joining the singer and pianist on stage will be Zibusiso
Makhathini on keys, Dalisu Ndlazi on bass and Menzi Mkhize on drums.
He started playing the piano at the age of 17 and his
personal sound bears reference to the sound of yesteryear soul and jazz legends
he in turn refers to as his musical inspirations, jazz legends such as George
Benson, Net King Cole, Al Jarreau and Bheki Mseleku, whilst on the soul music
side; he credits Frank McComb, Stevie Wonder, Musiq Soulchild and Donny
Hathaway as his inspirations.
Phakathi is widely known for playing the piano/keys for South
Africa’s well-known and celebrated jazz musicians such as Mbuso Mbusuyeza
Khoza, Xolisa Roro Gqoli-Dlamini, Nomfundo Xaluva and Philani Ngidi, Brian
Thusi, Zakes Bantwini, Linda Sikhakhane, Zoë Modiga and Salim Washington to
name a few.
This concert is part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit that
aims to foster a love and support for live music in our communities, as well as
anchor small and medium sized venues in urban and rural Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal,
and the Western Cape. Concerts SA is a joint South African/Norwegian live music
development project housed within the SAMRO Foundation. Concerts SA receives
financial, administrative and technical support from the Norwegian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, SAMRO, the SAMRO Foundation and Concerts Norway. Working with
musicians, promoters, venue owners and audiences, and providing support to the
sector through research and skills development for music professionals, the
project aims to build a vibrant and viable live music circuit in southern
Africa. It also aims to develop an
interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and
conducting workshops at schools.
For more information visit http://concertssa.co.za, follow
@ConcertsSA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ConcertsSA or like on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/ConcertsSA.
Sanele Phakathi performs from 19h00 till late on December 30
at Seaman’s Corner, Unit 3, Hammarsdale. Tickets R30 at door.
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