(Nibs
van der Spuy. Pic courtesy of Ronel Harmse)
Nibs van der Spuy has been described as one
of the most extraordinary and exciting, world acoustic guitarists and exports
to come out of South Africa. Raised in the fertile province of KwaZulu-Natal, he
immersed himself in his natural environment to formulate a truly consummate and
original sound. Growing up with the Beatles and learning first-hand from
traditional Zulu Maskandi guitarists, he quickly soaked up a rich tapestry of
his close surroundings and beyond.
After playing the local folk scene around
South Africa for years and gathering up a loyal following, his big stage break
came after supporting Crosby, Stills and Nash on their 1996 South African tour.
After that he was signed to the SHEER (South African World Music label) where
he has released over 10 albums.
His third solo release, Beautiful Feet received highly acclaimed
accolades around the world where it was album of the month in four German
publications and RADIO FRANCE FIP pick of the week. Van der Spuy continues to
spread his musical beauty around the world where he has shared stages with the
likes of Ben Harper, Bonnie Rait, Taj Mahal, Gito Baloi, Kelly Joe Phelps,
Piers Faccini, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin and Shawn Phillips and
recording the critically acclaimed, In
the shade of the wild fig, with long-time friend and collaborator, Guy
Buttery.
In September 2016, van der Spuy released
his new solo album, Natalia, produced
by world renowned producer Mark Tucker (Portishead, PJ Harvey, Jethro Tull).
He will be giving a one off solo concert at
St Clements, on June 2, 2018. "I haven't played a show at St Clements for
many years and feel incredible excited to be invited back. I have memories of
some of the most beautiful performances of my career there. I will be coming
home with a suitcase of new songs and inspiration and couldn't have asked for a
better place to perform them."
The concert will take place at 18h00 on
June 2, 2018 (doors open at 18h00) at St Clements, 191 Musgrave Road, Durban.
Tickets R100 booked through 031 202 2511
For more information visit www.nibsvanderspuy.com
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