Luthuli Museum: Friday, 2 June
In association with Concerts SA and Luthuli Museum, iSupport Music Business presents Nicky Shange Live in concert. Vocalist Shange and her band will visit Groutville on Friday 2 June when she will grace the stage at The Luthuli Museum. Shange will be supported by local artist Themba Msomi and his band.
The talented Durbanite was head hunted by the legendary Busi Mhlongo as her backing vocalist in 1998. In 2001, she moved to Johannesburg to join Joyous Celebration. Shortly afterwards, she did backing vocals for Thandiswa Mazwai, Malaika and the Jaziel Brothers to name a few.
Nicky was noticed by Jonas Gwangwa, with whom she worked and traveled all around the world. She also worked with Themba Mkhize and Sibongile Khumalo.
In 2015, Nicky moved back to Durban where she is currently focusing on her solo career. She has been performing all around KZN honing her craft. Her band consists of Bernard Mndaweni (bass), Sanele Phakathi (keys) and Sbu Zondi (drums).
She is in the process of recording her live album. An all-round artist who likes to experiment with different genres, it is not easy to pin her down to one genre. She ranges from soul and African rhythms to jazz. Her passion for music shines through in her performances.
Shange’s accompaniment for this performance includes Sanele Phakhathi on keyboard, Sbu Zondi on Drums, Bernhard Mndaweni on bass guitar, Sphelele Nyide on guitar and Bonga Linda on backing vocals.
“A performance from myself and the band is an experience that’s not easily forgotten. I take pride in the fact that I’ll take the audience through a spectacular musical journey. Ranging from soul, jazz and mesmerizing African rhythms that leave avid music lovers fulfilled. I cannot wait to share with them what’s in my heart, through song” says Nicky Shange.
Themba Msomi is well known in the iLembe Region. His body language, facial expressions and his moves make him stand out from other artists on stage. When Themba Msomi tells you about his journey in art and music, which started 30 years ago, the passion and love for what he is doing is written on his face. He released his first album in 1997 titled Zulu Cowboy. The song Abafana (Boys) was popular, playing on radio stations across KZN. Besides being a musician Msomi has been seen in various films, including The Deejay Man, in which he played a detective. Other films he has appeared in are: Diepkloof Dutsmine, Ifa lakwaMthethwa and Emzini Wezinsizwa
The Zulu Cowboy, as Msomi is affectionately known, is making a comeback as an artist with his outstanding energetic melodies to claim his space in the music industry.
This performance 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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Events Listing
Luthuli Museum – Groutville
Friday 2 June – 3pm
Tickets available at the door: R30
Please find attached pictures, photo credit: Simanga Zondo.
