In association with Concerts SA, The Plat4rm presents Samthing Soweto: The Gold Tour. After sold out shows at the Soweto Theatre and The Orbit, Soweto-born singer and songwriter Samthing Soweto begins his long-awaited tour.
The Gold Tour will lead Samthing Soweto to Durban, Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown between June and July. These shows will allow the audience to engage with some of the ideas he has been preparing and developing towards his performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. He will be joined on stage by Ntsikelelo Matshatshe on guitar, Bafana Mlangeni on keys, and Mduduzi Mathebula on bass.
Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba – also known as Samthing Soweto – started his career as one of the founding members of the South African a cappella group The Soil. The group released their multi-platinum, self-titled debut album in 2011 and Samthing Soweto- no longer part of the group –is however credited for his outstanding vocal appearance, co-writing, composing and producing of 8 of 11 songs.
His first solo project was an independently released EP titled This n’ That without tempo, which featured a tribute to Miriam Makeba titled Peace n’ Lovely Things. He is also known for his appearance as front man for nu-jazz band The Fridge, under record label Motif Records. The Fridge disbanded in 2015 due to two members of the trio relocating.
Samthing Soweto also appears as collaborator and producer on the poetry album I Am Not Going Back to the Township, released in 2013 by Makafula Vilakazi. He also appeared on several features including the single Broke People with Tumi Molekane, as well as Kabomo’s album All Things Grey on the song titled Things We Cannot Hide.
In 2014 Samthing Soweto appeared as solo act at the Joy of Jazz Festival. In the same year he also earned himself a spot at the Rocking the Daises Festival. Samthing Soweto’s music has featured on South African television shows and films such as Isidingo, Big Brother Mzansi, the title sequence of Rhythm City and the soundtrack of the movie Othello Burning.
In 2015 he appeared on Coke Studios alongside international sensation Spoek Mathambo and Shane Cooper (a.k.a. Card on Spokes). His 2016 releases include Thanda Wena and Ubhukhazikhazi.
The Durban leg of Samthing Soweto´s Gold 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.
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 please visit our website http://concertssa.co.za, follow @ConcertsSA on Twitter at twitter.com/ConcertsSA or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ConcertsSA.
The Plat4orm is an experimental space for artists by artists, an NPO venture led by a team of young, artistic, passionate and dynamic artists. Engaging with other professional artists to nurture ideas involving the arts and events management, The Plat4orm believes in skills transfer between established and up & coming artists as crucial in developing our industry, as well as in investing in creative ideas and concepts to community based artists. For more information please visit www.theplat4orm.co.za, follow @theplat4orm on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Artist Links
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SamthingSoweto
Wikipedia: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samthing_Soweto
Twitter: www.twitter.com/samthingsoweto
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/samthingsoweto
Bandcamp: www.samthingsoweto.bandcamp.com
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/samthingsoweto
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCkn1yQvH2A
Events Listing
Durban – AFDA
Friday 2nd June – 12.30pm – No cover charge (students and media only)
Address: 2A Highdale Rd, Glen Anil, Durban
Bookings: 031 569 2252 / dbncampus@afda.co.za
Durban – The Chairman
Friday 2nd June – 8pm – R150
Address: 146 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point, Durban
Bookings: 079 753 6313 / info@thechairmanlive.com
Durban – The Jazzy Rainbow
Saturday 3rd June – 7pm – R 100 including free drink (T&C apply)
Address: 93 Smiso Nkwanyana Rd, Morningside, Durban
Bookings: 031 303 8398 / jazzyrainbow@mweb.co.za
Durban – Seaman’s Corner
Sunday 4th June – 5pm – R 30 (presale) / R 50 (door)
Address: C586 Unit 3 Dimba Road, Hammarsdale, Durban
Bookings: 031 771 1090
