Represent Recommends: A Great Time Out
Besides our usual groovy gig-guide, we’d like to point you in the direction of some notable events happening in the next few days that we highly recommend – see which one suits your flavour. We’ve tried to cover a few tastes and styles and hope you find your niche – we have also identified gigs that offer you an entire experience for a low entrance fee. DIARISE NOW and GO GO GO!
Marcus Wyatt, Lemon8 and COLOUR.
28 March @ 8.30 PM
MARCUS WYATT ALBUM LAUNCH
Represent recommends “MARCUS WYATT” because we rate him as one of our BEST musicians in the country, his music is INCREDIBLE and we LOVE what he does. The musicians he will be performing with at the launch are all equally as MAESTRO! Don’t miss this JAZZ peeps.
*What is it?*
An album launch and performance of Marcus Wyatt our FAVOURITE Trumpet players new album LANGUAGE 12.
“Language 12” is the eagerly awaited new album from Marcus Wyatt,and is destined to be another classic. The music breaks away from the straight-ahead jazz sound to a more groove based concept, with loops and soundscapes interspersed with great live performances.
*Who should go?*
JAZZ Music Lovers, People that love tapping their toes and following a jazz solo, people that love EXCELLENT music, people who want to feel proudly South African, people who want to feel the SOUL! Jazzonistas!
*Featuring *
We kid you not:
Marcus Wyatt(trumpet,flugel,loops,percussion),Siya Makuzeni(vox,spoken word,trombone) Carlo Mombelli(bass,loops),Clement Benny(drum kit), Hugo de Waal, Melissa Van de Spy.
*Where*
Wits Theatre JHB – Braamfontein
*Bookings*
For more information contact
Cathy: tel (011) 717-1376
E-mail: catherine.pisanti@wits.ac.za
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28 March @ 3pm – 10pm
LEMON8Represent recommends “LEMON8” because of the amazing venue downtown and the great concept space it is. We also believe more time downtown is good for the soul and this time it’s got depth!
*What is it?*
Lemon 8 invites you to the fuelled venue revolution…..
An art exhibition in a brand new awesome space downtown with live music and hopefully some sexy chilled dj’s
*Who should go?*
Urbanites, art lovers, those who enjoy the city landscape, great art, champagne and stylish times.*Where*
LEMON8 – part of Citrus Lounge
38 Roger Street
c/o Webber Rd
Selby
*Featuring*
Christian van der Westhuizen – Aritst – Various classic and modern masters influence his work and movements like Dadaism and Surrealism hold great fascination. He prefers to work in acrylic as this medium enhances and compliments his realistic, highly contrasted and vibrant style of painting perfectly.
Fonda – Fonda is ‘one-man-band’ Guy Raphaely – using an 80’s keyboard, a 3-stringed guitar, and at times, incorporating the talents other vocal and instrumental artists to flesh out the Fonda canvas.
Anton’s decor and interior design – Anton is an events creative director, and owns the unique, multi-function Citrus Lounge and part of the new club, Lemon8. He is a qualified interior designer and, in a previous life, worked in film and commercial production design for over 15 years.
*Bookings*
011 493 4887
citruslounge@telkomsa.net
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31 March @ 7:30 pm
COLOUR Represent recommends “COLOUR” because of it’s refreshing concept, the combination of styles, the incredible talent on show and the involvement of one of our favourite dancers and choreographers – David Matamela
*What is it?*
World music that takes you places – from a classical background & experiences of different cultures, comes a new sound that captures the colour of music. Join us for a night that will take you across the world without having to leave your seat!*Who should go?*
World Music Lovers, Dance performance lovers, theatre goers, those that enjoy a classy, enriching and meaningful night out.
World Music Lovers, Dance performance lovers, theatre goers, those that enjoy a classy, enriching and meaningful night out.*Where*
Michael Mt. Waldorf School Auditorium on Culross drive, Bryanston
*Featuring*
Paul Whellock – Spanish Guitarist
David Matamela: Co-choreographer of African Footprint
Salome Sechele: ‘Strictly Come Dancing judge’ & Dancer Extraodinaire
Veronique: ‘V’ from Idols
*Bookings*
Tholsi 078 458 9090
We’re not sure how much it is but the last one was R50 so this is probably R50 – R60.
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More about the artists:
MARCUS WYATT
“Language 12”is the eagerly awaited new album from Marcus Wyatt,and is destined to be another classic. The music breaks away from the straight-ahead jazz sound to a more groove based concept, with loops and soundscapes interspersed with great live performances.Compositionally,this album is very different to Marcus’ last offering“Africans in Space”,and represents a more experimental approach.“Language 12”is highly evocative,warm and emotional,and seems to strike a perfect balance between originality and accessability.“My life as a travelling musician has come out in this album.It’s one of the reasons I called it Language 12.Stylistically,it moves around a lot from Bebop to Hip Hop,Funk to Drum n Bass,but with a common sound and concept…”As a bandleader,Wyatt never dominates,and here you will hear some of South Africa’s most exciting talent shine.
“Language 12”is the eagerly awaited new album from Marcus Wyatt,and is destined to be another classic. The music breaks away from the straight-ahead jazz sound to a more groove based concept, with loops and soundscapes interspersed with great live performances.Compositionally,this album is very different to Marcus’ last offering“Africans in Space”,and represents a more experimental approach.“Language 12”is highly evocative,warm and emotional,and seems to strike a perfect balance between originality and accessability.“My life as a travelling musician has come out in this album.It’s one of the reasons I called it Language 12.Stylistically,it moves around a lot from Bebop to Hip Hop,Funk to Drum n Bass,but with a common sound and concept…”As a bandleader,Wyatt never dominates,and here you will hear some of South Africa’s most exciting talent shine.Marcus Wyatt hails from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape has been blowing his horn since 1983. He is part of a new generation of South African musicians, moving forward, respectful of the past without being afraid of twisting boundaries. Marcus’ new album “Language 12” is testament to this, with a seamless blend of tradition and progressive thinking, contemporary loop-based ideas and live performance.
“Language 12”is the eagerly awaited new album from Marcus Wyatt,and is destined to be another classic. The music breaks away from the straight-ahead jazz sound to a more groove based concept, with loops and soundscapes interspersed with great live performances.Compositionally,this album is very different to Marcus’ last offering“Africans in Space”,and represents a more experimental approach.“Language 12”is highly evocative,warm and emotional,and seems to strike a perfect balance between originality and accessability.“My life as a travelling musician has come out in this album.It’s one of the reasons I called it Language 12.Stylistically,it moves around a lot from Bebop to Hip Hop,Funk to Drum n Bass,but with a common sound and concept…”As a bandleader,Wyatt never dominates,and here you will hear some of South Africa’s most exciting talent shine.Marcus Wyatt hails from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape has been blowing his horn since 1983. He is part of a new generation of South African musicians, moving forward, respectful of the past without being afraid of twisting boundaries. Marcus’ new album “Language 12” is testament to this, with a seamless blend of tradition and progressive thinking, contemporary loop-based ideas and live performance.This young trumpet player has performed around the globe, and worked with an impressive array of musicians, from Manu Dibango, Abdullah Ibrahim and Miriam Makeba to Carlo Mombelli, Courtney Pine and The Stockholm Jazz Orchestra.
Marcus Wyatt’s first two albums “Gathering” and “Africans in Space” have both been critically acclaimed,and feature some of South Africa’s finest Jazz musicians.
Marcus is also a founding member of the acclaimed South African quintet VOICE, comprising Andile Yenana(pno), Herbie Tsoaeli(acc.bass), Sydney Mnisi (sax) and Morabo Morajele(drums).VOICE have released two albums,”Quintet Legacy vol.1 and vol.2 (Songs For Our Grandchildren)”.
“Gathering”, “ Africans In Space”, “Quintet Legacy vol.1” and“Quintet legacy vol.2”have all been nominated for South African Music Awards(SAMA).
Language 12 / Jassics Music http://www.marcuswyatt.com/ http://www.jassics.co.za/
COLOUR
Wouter Kellerman:
David Matemela is one of the top dance choreographers in the county. He has won many awards, including the Standard Bank Young Artist Award and the Naledi Award for best Choreography. His work has taken him to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, UK, USA, Australia, Lebanon, Ghana and China. He is the co-choreographer of ‘African Footprint’, one of the most successful shows ever to have been created in South Africa.
Paul Whellock:
Paul Whellock sings, chants, plays nylon string guitar, leads sound journeys and plays in ensemble.
Salome Sechele:
Salome Sechele has been the South African professional latin american dance champion and has represented South Africa throughout Europe, UK, Asia and America. Cabaret performances include ‘Lattissimo’, ‘Big Band Blast’ and ‘Chicago, the musical’. She was the first black female chairperson of adjudicators in South Africa and a judge on SABC2’s ‘Strictly come Dancing.’ He created some of the music from “Colour” with Wouter Kellerman.
Véronique
Véronique rose to national fame in the 2005 Idols competition. She is a talented and versatile singer, moving from Latin American to hip-hop to pop with ease. She is much in demand as a performer and session singer. In 2006 she co-produced her album ‘As I am’ with her father and producer Robin Walsh.
Phresh Makhene
Phresh Makhene is a young and talented percussionist and singer. He has performed extensively and has toured to Turkey, London and Lebanon. In London, he worked with George Fenton on the movie “Pride.”
Carima Crywagen
Carima Crywagen has been dancing since the age of five. In 2006 she joined Kelsey Middleton’s dance company kmad.com. She dances regularly with David Matemela and Body Groove Productions.
About the Music
The show is inspired by musical traditions ranging from European Classical, African, Irish folk, Flamenco and more
– Aritst – Various classic and modern masters influence his work and movements like Dadaism and Surrealism hold great fascination. He prefers to work in acrylic as this medium enhances and compliments his realistic, highly contrasted and vibrant style of painting perfectly. – Fonda is ‘one-man-band’ Guy Raphaely – using an 80’s keyboard, a 3-stringed guitar, and at times, incorporating the talents other vocal and instrumental artists to flesh out the Fonda canvas. – Anton is an events creative director, and owns the unique, multi-function Citrus Lounge and part of the new club, Lemon8. He is a qualified interior designer and, in a previous life, worked in film and commercial production design for over 15 years. 011 493 4887
