Start the year by discovering local talents in concert at
KZNSA Gallery in Durban.
iSupport Creative Business, in collaboration with KZNSA
gallery and supported by Concerts SA presents African folk group Abahambayo,
master guitarist Dane Francis, and vocalist Umaah in concert.
The concert will take place at KZNSA Gallery in Glenwood,
Durban on January 8, doors open at 18h00 and tickets are available on
Webtickets for R60.
Abahambayo are a musical group that aims at preserving
African folk music by fusing modern jazz and pop technique to appeal to almost
everyone who comes across the music and those wanting to learn about the past
and current history of the Zulu folk.
(Left: Dane Francis)
Guitarist Dane Francis has over the years become a
well-established and recognised local and international artist. He is a
passionate, talented and skilled musician whose love and passion for music
allows him to play and teach all instruments.
Durban-born Umaah is a singer- and songwriter who has made a
permanent mark upon the South African music scene.
Her music is influenced by
emotive electronic music rooted in hip hop and neo-soul brazed with
African-Caribbean music.
(Right: Umaah)
This concert is made possible by The SAMRO
Foundation/Concerts SA. Concerts SA is a joint South African/Norwegian live
music development project housed under the auspices of SAMRO and managed by IKS
Cultural Consulting. Concerts SA receives financial, administrative and
technical support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SAMRO and the
SAMRO Foundation.
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.
The KZNSA Gallery is situated at 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood,
Durban.
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