(Benjamin
Jephta)
In association with Concerts SA, bassist,
composer and 2017 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz, Benjamin Jephta, will be
taking the road with the support of Concerts SA in anticipation of the release
of his sophomore album, The Evolution of
an Undefined.
Jephta has already become one of the
premiere double and electric bass players in South Africa. His debut album, Homecoming has received many accolades
including a SAMA and Metro Award nomination and award for ‘Best Male Artist’
and ‘Song of the Year’ at the Wawela Awards in 2016. With this new offering ,
Benjamin fuses his love for jazz with hip hop, electronic and rock music,
reflecting the influence of popular culture on young people in the 21st
century.
Benjamin Jephta Elektrik Tour is supported
by Concerts SA through the Music Mobility Fund, a funding mechanism which
offers opportunities for South African musicians to undertake live music tours.
Additional support has been provided by Real Wired Music.
Performances will take place as follows:
April 7 at 23h00: Durban – The Chairman, 146
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Durban. Entrance R150. Bookings: 079 753 6313 or email:
info@thechairmanlive.com
April 8 at 15h00: The BAT Centre, 45
Maritime Place, Durban. No cover charge. Bookings on 031 332 0451 or email: events@batcentre.co.za
For more information visit www.benjaminjephta.com