Live, local music filled the Langa Civic Centre on Saturday afternoon during an urban concert hosted by the City of Cape Town Arts and Culture Branch in partnership with Artscape.
Live, local music filled the Langa Civic Centre on Saturday afternoon during an urban concert hosted by the City of Cape Town Arts and Culture Branch in partnership with Artscape.
The aim was to showcase community-based and emerging artists alongside recognised musicians, in the community where they live or have a strong connection.
This concert made it possible for the community to access and experience performing arts, outside of the theatre; and to promote the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of music and performance.
The following bands provided entertainment on the day:
The Fancy Galada Band
With a repertoire representing a cross section of African, South African, Pop and Rock music, they are a culture crossing, highly entertaining band with an energy that is infectious.
Little Giants
The Little Giants was established in 1999 by local jazz icons, Ezra Ngcukana and George Werner, at the request of organisers of the 2000 annual Jazzathon festival. The performance received such a great response from the audience that it was decided to continue with the project. The combination of traditional rhythms and a solid brass section has provided this group with a unique sound that is not often found in community projects of this nature.
Jongie and Sihlanu
Jongie and Sihlanu’s musical career began at a tender age in primary school. While they studied at different schools, they would lead songs at assembly as well as part of the school choir. Their first album was titled Sikelela Jesu. The duo released four more albums together: Makabongwe, Uhamba nathi, Sibulela wena Thixo and Impilo Yevangeli.
Sabu and Matimba
After 17 years of recording, performing and touring the world, Matimba frontman Sabu Jiyana has made it his personal mission to take his audience on a journey through the African continent through a sound he has coined “The Pan-African Sound”. Jiyana describes it simply as, ‘The true display of what African leadership should look like in the 21st century.’
‘This was a wonderful opportunity for local artists to showcase their musical skill and talent. Music is shared and enjoyed by so many of our communities and is a great entertainment platform to bring different cultures together. I was delightfully surprised by the exceptional talent as the musicians entertained and played various genres,’ said the Portfolio Committee Chairperson for Community Services and Health, Councillor Ronel Viljoen.
Source: City Of Cape Town