bravo

Based in Cape Town

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Bravo (formerly known as Voices) is an all-male vocal group featuring the voices of MJ Kellerman, Riaan Hunter, Stephan Van Huyssteen and Ben la Grange, and was originally put together to perform an Il Divo Tribute Show on the Spanish island of Menorca, in the Mediterranean. MJ, who studied musical, boasts a beautiful tenor voice; Riaan has undergone formal opera training and is known as the "Big Baritone" of the group; Stephan is studying drumming and voice, and fans love him for his stunning high tenor singing; and lastly Ben, a smooth light baritone, has sung in numerous choirs and is currently studying Technical Engineering at CPUT.

All four share a passion for classical music and their style of song and performace has proved to be tremendously popular both in Spain and back home in South Africa. As part of their Spanish contract, they completed 150 performances during their six month tour. Upon returning to South Africa in October 2008, they were very well received by enthusiastic local audiences, performing in numerous shows at the Willowbridge Barnyard Theatre, and The Performer in Pretoria. They also starred in the Barnyard Theatre's debut Christmas Show in December 2008, and have also entertained crowds at countless private functions and fundraisers. Performing at the Western Cape Government year-end function in 2008 was a real highlight for the group, having the opportunity to sing for Helen Zille. With a repertoire consisting many of Il Divo’s hit songs, including “Mama", "Unbreak My Heart", "Unchained Melody" and "All By Myself” to name a few, as well as the greatest hits of Queen, Elvis and ABBA, this show is guaranteed to entertain young and old alike.

Bravo already boasts an impressive line-up for 2009, including shows with Rina Hugo, Coenie de Villiers, Elsabe Zietsman, Nataniel and many more, and this talented foursome is well on the way to becoming one of the best all-male vocal groups in South Africa. Bravo continues to be proudly associated with various charities and fundraiser events.They are currently working on their second album, which is hoping to be released by the end of 2009.