In association with Concerts SA, iSupport Music Business presents Freeman and The Free-men live in concert in Hammersdale. Bassist Nkululeko Freeman Gumede and his band will visit Seaman’s Corner on Saturday 2 June at 7pm .
For this performance bassist Gumede will be accompanied by Lesedi Tlholoe on drums, Obakeng Thamage on keys, Sinalo Zulu on trumpet , Kgeti Nkotsi on trombone, Nick Pitman on guitar and Dalisu Ndlazi on bass guitar.
“I want people to experience liberty in abundance through my music.” says Gumede, “I am happy to be coming to Hammarsdale to present my music to the people of the soil. I will bring my own composed music and also some covers. Our band aims to spread freedom through music, so I would like the audience to experience this freedom with me.”
Having trained at KCAP Arts Centre in KwaMashu as well as at BAT Centre- and exploring his passion for gospel, pop and jazz music throughout the past years, the Durban-based bass player Gumede has shared stages with big names such as Jimmy Dludlu, Lira, the late Bra Hugh Masekela, Caiphus Semenya, Swazi Dlamini, Judith Sephuma and S’fiso Ncwane. While he is currently supporting acts like Kyle Deutsch, Thina Zungu, DJ LeSoul and Blvck Crystals and studying towards a Music Degree at UKZN, Freeman also expresses himself through compositions of his own.
This series of performances by Nkululeko Freeman is part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit which 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.
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Saturday 2 June 2018
Seaman’s Corner
Unit 3, Hammarsdale
7pm
R30, tickets at the door
