WORLD BANDS
These bands have a distinct World / eclectic sound, and are keeping up with international trends. A golbal sound, mixed with original and African elements.
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340ml
Based in Johannesburg
The southern African four-member group 340ml is currently based in Johannesburg but has its roots firmly planted in Mozambique. The release of their first album in 2003 earned them critical praise, and opened the doors to a wide range of public performances. Titled Moving, the album was one of the most effortlessly evocative recorded in South Africa during 2003, casting a musical glow that speaks of hazy beach sunsets, languid afternoons and blissed out summer fun. MORE |
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BABU
Based in Cape Town
The Quartet Babu uses Indian classical inspired composition with Jazz and Western classical idiosyncrasies. The compositions make use of Ragas and Talas as well as Jazz forms and harmonies. The music searches for the heart of the raga's tale, its eternal sound sentiment. Using the language of the Tabla. The band is rhythmically charged, creating pulses within the pulse and rhythms shifting in and out of phase, setting alight an ecstatic melodic improvisation. MORE |
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CODA
Based in Cape Town, performs countrywide
Electric strings, African vocals and DJ come together to combine the old, or traditional, and the new. The trio of electric violin, electric cello and African voice is showcased against a backdrop of exhilarating live sampling to create pure musical magic on stage. The show includes original works in the genre of Buddha Bar and Café Del Mar - Ambient music that explores the depth and range of the electric cello, violin and voice - as well as upbeat, virtuoso repertoire that showcases the skill and talent of the performers and draws on influences of Dance, House and Kwaito. MORE |
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DJ RENE THE FRENCHMAN BIG BAND
Based in Cape Town, performs countrywide
Since leaving France for a life of music, surf and family in South Africa's Mother City, Rene Tanguy has become a household name in Cape Town due to his unique, passionate DJ style and audience appeal. DJ Rene The Frenchman can get any dance floor moving to his powerful World sounds - Retro, Nu-disko, Latin / Cuban / Brazilian style house and the very best of French house. MORE |
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ELECTRO-MUSE (previously MUSE SQ)
Based in Johannesburg
"A string quartet that rocks"... South Africa's celebrated all-female string quartet, playing electric string instruments and offering a unique sound and superb image to complement high profile events. MORE
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ERNESTINE DEANE
Based in Cape Town
Affectionately known to her fans as ‘Ernie’, Ernestine Deane gained huge popularity in South Africa as lead vocalist for live hip-hop supergroup, Moodphase5ive.
Having released two albums with the band, Steady On and in Superdeluxe Mode, she independently released her debut solo album, Dub for Mama. MORE |
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HOT WATER
Based in Cape Town
HOT WATER are a fresh and exciting band uniting 5 different and diverse cultures that gives them an invaluable role to play in the New South Africa. Based in Cape Town and captained by South African singer-songwriter and guitarist Donovan Copley, the band is a densely African fusion of powerful, uplifting sounds and vocals. MORE |
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jacSharp
Based in Cape Town
What do you get when you mix an electro drummer, funk rock guitarist, an afro bassist and a jazz singer? People often struggle to put their finger on the genre, but afro-pop perhaps best describes the eclectic sound! Introducing jacSharp…. MORE
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LOUISE DAY BAND
Based in Cape Town
Talented singer/songwriter Louise Day has been strumming it in the public eye since the age of ten. A true Cape Town girl though and through, her unique blend of Folk/Rock/Pop delivered by her outstanding lingering vocals, have been showcased at some of the trendiest spots in the Cape Town surrounds. MORE |
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MAISHA
Based in Durban
The band Maisha (which means “Life” in Swahili) is hot on the gig trail in and around KZN. The band consists of 7 members from various genres of music. Maisha’s music is of the World style and ranges from Afro ballads to more up-tempo rhythmic songs that are guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing. Songs are sung in English, Zulu, Swahili and French and cover topics very relevant to South African and African life at present .MORE |
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NIGHTLIFE CONSPIRACY
Based in Cape Town
Nightlife Conspiracy is a new electro lounge act presenting an interesting and diverse collaboration, drawing on influences from pop, trip hop, jazz, funk and lounge. Nightlife Conspiracy offers up a sound uniquely capetonian, and a musical experience that is accessible yet maintains strong underground roots. MORE |
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ORGANIC LOUNGE
Based in Johannesburg
Organic Lounge is a trendy concept in background music, featuring a Café del Mar style DJ playing chill out music together with live jazz musicians. The whole effect is visually and aurally stunning and very contemporary without being too intrusive. Organic Lounge have played at a number of top venues including Sandton Convention Centre, Fashion TV Cafe, Sun City, to name a few. MORE |
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PANDORI
Based in Cape Town
Pandori entertains and enlivens the spirit with joyful, soulful klezmer and balkan melodies. Capturing the Eastern European sound, Pandori have added their original fresh flavour to bring this unusual and dynamic music to life here in Cape Town!
They will add fire to any event and reconnect you with the spirit of freedom...that is the gypsy! . MORE |
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THE RUDIMENTALS
Based in Cape Town
The Rudimentals is an AFRICAN-SKA Band based in Cape Town They are a socially diverse, fun-filled act, strivING to interact with people of all ages and tastes. They thrive on the fact that they defy compartmentalization and are really proud that brand of music carries the "unique" label The music is a quest for the ultimate 21st century Pan African Ska party, comprising of dance-hall raps, reggae rhythms and a skanking back beat of vintage 70's Ska, with a brew of mbaquanga riffs and jazz and blues tones. MORE |
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STERLING EQ
Based in Cape Town & Johannesburg
Following in the footsteps of Vanessa Mae and Bond, Sterling EQ adds another dimension by including the electric flute. This high impact and energetic show has audiences mesmerised by the sheer power of the performance. Sterling performs striking and unforgettable arrangements of Classical works and well-known favourites. Performed with backing tracks, or full band, the repertoire showcases the technical skills of the performers, as well as their musical versatility. MORE |
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THEM PARTICLES
Based in Johannesburg
Them Particles is a five-piece band which plays a mixture of country, gypsy, blues and rock music. The band only formed early this year (2008) but members have played in other well-known bands like Benny B Funk, Nude Red, Saucetone and Live Jimi Presley since the 1980s. MORE |
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