TWO LOVELY SHOWS TO BE STREAMED ONLINE!
TWO LOVELY SHOWS TO BE STREAMED ONLINE BETWEEN 24 JULY AND 9 AUGUST
1. MY MIRIAM MAKEBA STORY
31 July – 2 August 2020
From Friday 7pm till midnight Sunday
The award-winning music production ‘My Miriam Makeba Story’ celebrates the life and songs of Miriam Makeba and introduces music lovers to the talents of featuring artist / singer-songwriter Sima Mashazi and Cape Jazz pianist and composer Ramon Alexander.
Ticket link: R100 at Webtickets
2. HER BLUES TRIO
7 August – 9 August 2020
From Friday 7pm till midnight Sunday
The popular music production Her Blues is the perfect show to celebrate Women’s Day! The Her Blues Trio is a trio ensemble performing the popular songs made famous by the ladies in Blues. Featuring singer-songwriter Luna Paige, Blues pianist Simon Orange (member of the Blues Broers) and guitarist Ben Badenhorst.
Ticket link: R120 at Webtickets
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
MY MIRIAM MAKEBA STORY
Sima Mashazi performed the role of the young Miriam in the first musical about Mama Africa (touring US and SA). The experience deepened Sima’s admiration for Makeba’s music and the woman behind it. She shares the themes in Makeba’s music and life that touched her and bear similarities to her own journey. Mashazi includes songs of her own that relate to Makeba’s story. In My Miriam Makeba Story the artist pays tribute to a historical figure who spoke truth through her lyrics and gave hope to so many, amidst her own struggles. Expect world famous hits like Phatha Phatha to less known gems like Suliram. Sima was nominated as Best Solo artist at Woordfees. She and Ramon won the award for Best Music Production at KKNK.
HER BLUES TRIO
Blues lovers can look forward to a stripped-down version of the popular Blues production ‘Her Blues’. The trio puts the show back in its cabaret shoes as in the early 1920’s. The 3-piece consists of Luna Paige on vocals, Simon Orange on keys & organs and Ben Badenhorst on guitars. Paige created this show and shares her affinity for the ladies in this genre. She and Simon Orange share anecdotes about the women in the music industry, their stories, their accomplishments, their struggles and how they paved the way for successful female stars who today grace some of the biggest stages in the world. The show is directed by Richard H Nosworthy.