For those seeking a touch of classic
If you’re needing a bit of refinement to smarten up your evenings, do catch SA flautist (someone who plays the flute! very well in this case) Walter Kellerman who is releasing his debut CD entitled Colours next week. He’ll be joined by numerous other performers including our friend, dancer and choreographer David Matamela. 5-8 Sept at UJ.
South Africa’s premier flautist Kellerman (aka Wouter Kellerman) has finally released his long-awaited debut album Colour, and will be celebrating the event through an exclusive four-date performance run in the month of September. The shows, which celebrate our diversity of colour, culture and music, are scheduled for the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th September and will be held at the University Of Johannesburg Art Centre.
Kellerman is a multi-award winning flautist and was the principle flautist of the National Youth Orchestra and appeared as soloist with the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra before branching out into more contemporary avenues. Colour showcases his flexibility as a musician and is a fantastic world music offering, taking an unconventional instrument into unconventional genres and making it feel right at home.
Colour is produced by legendary guitarist and producer Mauritz Lotz and includes some of the countries great voices adding their vocal contribution, including Nianell, Veronique, (a finalist in the Idols talent show) and Jolette Odendaal.
The real scoop for Kellerman though is that Colour has been mixed by one of the world’s top engineers in Los Angeles – Husky Hoskulds. Husky is a double Grammy winner for his contribution to albums by Norah Jones and Sheryl Crow. He has also worked alongside other musical legends such as Elvis Costello, Tracy Chapman and Tom Waits. Mixing the album equates to Husky putting his stamp of approval on Colour and is a true testament to the quality and calibre of music being produced by Kellerman.
Kellerman’s bridge across the genres into a more contemporary music world has been well received, and he has worked with musicians such as Nianell, Mauritz Lotz, JB Arthur and Chris Chameleon. His reach has spread from his classical roots, seeing him mixing genres effortlessly.
The launch shows feature a selection of top brass musicians including Michael George on Spanish Guitar, Phresh Makhene on percussion and vocals, David Matamela (co-choreographer on African Footprint), Salome Sechele (ex SA Latin American dancing champion and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge), as well as many others. It’s a lively celebration of music and the diversity of our people and cultures.
Tickets are available at Computicket! Book now to avoid disappointment.
