MATISYAHU coming to SA. Irie Mon!
Have you heard of the bearded Jewish Hasidic reggae artist from the States known as MATISYAHU? He was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006 by Billboard according to his Wikipedia profile here and he is clocking up the charts with his irie music all over da world. Well he’s on his way to SA to perform in CT and Jozi (with 340ml in Jozi – can’t wait to hear the new album!).Here it is:
Matisyahu is a Hasidic Jew – and America’s biggest reggae star.
Named by Jewish newspaper the Forward as one of the five most influential Jews in America, he is currently America’s most popular reggae singer, bolstering lilting rhythms and quasi-Jamaican vocals with rock muscle. You can catch this unique performer in action with his band for two nights only in South Africa: Saturday 7 April, at The Sandton Convention Centre and Wednesday 11 April at The cape Town International Convention Centre.
Since 2004, he has released three studio albums as well as one live album; two remix CD’s and a DVD featuring a live concert and some interviews. Last year’s breakthrough live album, “Live at Stubb’s”, sold half a million copies and his second studio outing, Youth, went in at number four on the Billboard charts. In short, Matisyahu is a phenomenon of modern music that has exploded onto the global scene, and South Arica is next in line to experience this explosion live.
Backed up by a full band including drums, guitar, bass and keyboards, Matisyahu performs a unique brand of reggae that is infused with modern music influences including hip-hop, rock, Jewish themes and more.
Despite his obvious self-identification as a religious Jew, Matisyahu’s message is not about Judaism or anyone religion in particular and he seeks to promote a message of peace and unity for the entire world. He seeks to improve the world the world by sharing his music and without letting ego or worldly desires interfere in that communication. “That’s what I’m aiming for,” he admits. “I don’t think I’ve fully gotten there, but that’s the goal.”
Matisyahu, for two nights only, in South Africa. Come and see for yourself!
The Details:
Saturday 7 April
The Sandton Convention centre
Matisyahu with support from 340 ml
R300.00 (excl ticketing fee) book through Computicket: http://www.computicket.co.za/
Doors 8pm
Wednesday 11 April
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Matisyahu
R250.oo Book through YAD on yad@ctjc.co.za or 021 464 6735
