Experience the unique sound of Simply Smooth, starring
Zukiswa Apor (vocals), Lorna Maralack (piano), Ephron Maralack (piano and
saxophone), Derrick Africa (bass guitar) and Carlo Fabe (drums) for one
show only at On Broadway.
Simply Smooth, a function band from the Winelands, play anything from jazz
to well-known covers, Cabaret, Marimba, Ghoema, Rock 'n Roll, R&B, African
standards and more. They combine the refreshing, individual expertise
borne of many years of experience of each band member, to bring you a
musical delight that is truly rare. Members of the band have celebrated
success, both locally and internationally (UK, UAE and France). Amongst
their many accolades, is that they have also shared the stage with
Sibongile Khumalo, Sylvia Mdunyelwa, Judith Sephuma, Jimmy Dludlu, Selaelo
Selota, Loyiso Bala, Winston Mankunku, Errol Dyers and Ezra Ngcukana. The
band is also very proud to have performed for former president Nelson
Mandela.
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Zukiswa Apor is a trained classical musician, having studied
music at UWC for 5 years. After her 5 years of training, she studied Jazz
Performance and completed her training in 2002. She has notched up many
accolades, amongst these being contracted to perform at the Walt Disney
Theatre in the UK in "The Lion King", having shared the stage with South
Africa's jazz greats and with Al Jarreau, one of the world's most renowned
international jazz maestros; having won the Afro Jazz Category at the 2001
Old Mutual Jazz Encounters Competition; having performed for former
presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki and with jazz great Selaelo
Selota; being lead singer for the UCT Big Band, to mention a few. She is
currently busy with her debut album "I sing for you".
The ancient tradition of lobola is highlighted in this
African tale. There is the joy of falling in love and then the reality of
meeting 'the family'. Come and enjoy this all original production with
it's variety of songs that span across various musical genres.
Laugh a little, cry a little and share an unforgettable
evening with Zukiswa and Simply Smooth.
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