{"id":3266,"date":"2017-01-11T15:24:01","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T13:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=3266"},"modified":"2017-01-11T15:24:01","modified_gmt":"2017-01-11T13:24:01","slug":"nelson-mandela-the-song-lives-on-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2017\/01\/11\/nelson-mandela-the-song-lives-on-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nelson Mandela – The Song Lives On"},"content":{"rendered":"
Friday 23rd September 2016. Drostdy Theatre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A new collaboration by Concord Nkabinde and David Klassen sees the two South African creative artists dig deep into their collective years of musical performance and production to deliver a performance that re-visits the essence and depth found in the words of Tata Nelson Mandela.<\/p>\n

This production seeks to ensure that the impact created by the words of power, love, courage and healing that Madiba left us with, last for generations to come.<\/p>\n

NELSON MANDELA \u2013 The Song Lives On is a public concert that marries the well-known sound of Madiba\u2019s voice with live music and spoken word.<\/p>\n

In the words of South Africa\u2019s former president himself; \u201cMusic is a great blessing. It has the power to elevate and liberate us. It sets people free to dream. It can unite us to sing with one voice. Such is the value of music.\u201d<\/p>\n

On 22 January 2017, forming part of the Oude Libertas Summer Season, Nkabinde and Klassen will present this work that carefully and respectively interweaves new compositions as well as existing songs with an audio-visual presentation.<\/p>\n

Suitable for all ages, this concert promises to be a special experience, one that carries history lessons from South Africa\u2019s past whilst inspiring us to work together to create a future of bright possibilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be just as exciting for the audience as it will be for us, as together we re-examine the words and ideals of an Icon,\u201d says Nkabinde.<\/p>\n

Along with Klassen, Nkabinde has invited three well-established and respected Cape Town-based artists to collaborate on this concert; Mark Fransman, a highly accomplished saxophonist, pianist, flautist, vocalist, composer and music educator; Nomfundo Xaluva, a dynamic new voice in the music scene, who is also a pianist, composer and music educator; and Bulelwa Basse, a prolific performance poet, language facilitator, speaker and community builder.<\/p>\n

The result of this collaboration is a concoction of different musical styles, well-thought out musical compositions and arrangements, expertly glued together by moments of improvisation. This five-piece outfit will deliver an experience that will remain in the hearts and minds of many, for years to come.<\/p>\n

Klassen shares his sentiments on the project; \u201cI am excited about it. It\u2019s got meaning and purpose. We are honoring the values and humanitarian ideals of a man who deserves to be honored in this manner.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the development of the content of this project, interaction and counsel from the Nelson Mandela Foundation as well as the UWC Robben Island Mayibuye Archives has ensured a holistic way forward. While renowned photographers, Siphiwe Mhlambi and Mark Wessels provided amazing images that have added depth to this production.<\/p>\n

Concord Nabinde, Nomfundo Xaluva, Mark Fransman and David Klassen. Photo_Mark_Wessels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Support in kind has been provided by Sennheiser SA and The Famous Idea Trading Co.<\/p>\n

Event details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nelson Mandela \u2013 The Song Lives On<\/p>\n

Sunday, 22 January 2017
\n18h30<\/p>\n

Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch
\nR180<\/p>\n

Book at Computicket:<\/strong>
\nonline.computicket.com\/web\/event\/nelson_mandela_the_song_lives_on\/1080809535\/0\/75652706<\/a><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Corner Adam Tas and Oude Libertas Roads
\noudelibertas.co.za\/directions-to-oude-libertas\/#click-here-for-detailed-directions<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow the event online with the hashtag #mandelasongliveson<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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