Ever popular Freshlyground bring their infectious grooves
for the first time to the Theatre of the Marcellus at Emperors Palace for two
shows only on the 30th November 2013 and on World Aids Day, 1st
December at 3pm.
Freshlyground's upbeat, easy-on-the-ear Afro-pop blend has earned them number-one
hits, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup theme “Waka Waka,” which they sang with
Shakira. Boasting a string of chart-toppers, they delight stadiums of fans and are a firm and
steady playlist favourite on most of South African radio stations.
2013 marks the 10th anniversary of
Freshlyground since they launched their debut album, “Jika Jika”,
under their own Freeground Records label, the immediate success of which firmly
cemented the band’s international trajectory.
The album sparked interest from Sony BMG Africa, who signed the band and released “Nomvula” in September 2004. Radio quickly picked up on the single “Doo Be Doo” and the catchy song went on to become a cross-over favourite amongst a diverse spread of stations and their listeners. In 2005 “Doo Be Doo” was the most played song in South Africa.
The album sparked interest from Sony BMG Africa, who signed the band and released “Nomvula” in September 2004. Radio quickly picked up on the single “Doo Be Doo” and the catchy song went on to become a cross-over favourite amongst a diverse spread of stations and their listeners. In 2005 “Doo Be Doo” was the most played song in South Africa.
The major success of this song was followed by the singles “I’d Like”, “Zithande”, “Things Have Changed”
and the title track of the album “Nomvula”. The
album sold 300 000 units in South Africa alone, earning
its multi-platinum status. The success and broad appeal of the band was celebrated
in November 2006 when Freshlyground won the MTV Europe Award in the category
Best African Act.
And now, in 2013, they
celebrate a decade in the music industry during which time they released five
albums with multi-platinum sales and
worldwide performances.
The
Emperors Palace show will mark the return to Gauteng after a long break and these
concert will feature all their greatest hits.
The
opening act for Freshlyground will be Ekurhuleni’s afro-dance Tembisa
Revolution who were the sensational runners up of “South
Africa’s got Talent”.
Booking is now open at Computicket . Tickets start at
R175 per person and can be booked through the Emperors Palace Box Office on
(011) 928 1297/1213 or Computicket on www.computicket.com
or 083 915 8000. Winners Circle member discounts apply, plus there are dinner,
show and stay packages available. Go to www.emperorspalace.co.za for more
details.
DATES:
Saturday 30th November - 8pm
Sunday, 1st December -3pm.
FRESHLYGROUND BAND MEMBERS
Zolani Mahola - lead vocals
Josh Hawks - bass guitar & vocals
Seredeal Scheepers - keyboards & percussion
Kyla Rose Smith - violin & vocals
Simon Attwell - flute, mbira, harmonica & saxophone
Julio Siguaque - electric & acoustic guitar
Peter Cohen - drums
Josh Hawks - bass guitar & vocals
Seredeal Scheepers - keyboards & percussion
Kyla Rose Smith - violin & vocals
Simon Attwell - flute, mbira, harmonica & saxophone
Julio Siguaque - electric & acoustic guitar
Peter Cohen - drums
SPECIAL PACKAGES FOR FRESHLY GROUND PERFORMANCE
WEEKEND:
Dinner & Show package
from R 300 per person
Dinner, Show, 3* Stay &
Play packages R 1 665.00 per 2 people
Dinner, Show, 4* Stay &
Play packages R 2 030.00 per 2 people
Dinner, Show, 5* Stay &
Play packages R 2 610.00 per 2 people
For more information,
please contact:
Ian Bredenkamp on 0795671122
Katlego Maseloane,
AfroAsia Management
Tell:
073/011-4771583/0114770049
E-mail:
media@afroasiaevents.com
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