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MUSIC
Verity and The Shades
Venue: On Broadway, 44 Long St, Cape Town. Tel: (021)
424 1194.
Time: 8:30pm
Price: R75
Performances: 29 Aug, 5, 12, 19 Sep 2010
Genre: Cabaret
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Verity and The Shades produce a sound with a distinctive
African flavour and universal appeal that gets audiences up and dancing
with them at every show.
Verity and The Shades features singer/songwriter Verity from
Zimbabwe and top musos Tony Paco from Mozambique on drums, Nelson Malela
from Congo on keyboards, Al Du Toit from South Africa on guitar and Helder
Gonzaga from Mozambique on bass. This meeting of musicians from across
the continent has resulted in a band, that while diverse in it's
influences, manages to deliver "pop rock songs with a flavour of Johnny
Clegg strum guitar, Savuka drumming and a tamer version of a mix of Jewel
and Shakira vocals." (Issue 2, Music Review).
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Verity is best known for her innovative album project where
she invited people to 'buy an album that didn't exist' via her website.
In a world first, Verity sold over 2000 copies in 25 countries before
going into studio and was able to hand over R30 000 to the two charities
helping South African artistes and women. The album, named "Journey" by
her fans, was recorded with award-winning producers Paul McIver and Brian
O'Shea and released in July 2008 having made South African music history
and being featured on Carte Blanche, The Power Within and Journey to the
Core amongst others.
Verity and The Shades will take you on a journey unlike any other, with
music that has delighted audiences across the country as well as in Europe
and the USA. Their shows are uplifting, inspiring and thought provoking
and their last On Broadway performance ended with a standing ovation and
two encores! With musicians hailing from four African countries joined by
two stunning and dynamic dancers, be prepared for a show that celebrates
life, love and this rich, beautiful continent!
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