Legendary singer, Brenda Fassie is being brought back to life through a singing competition.
Could there be another Fassie out there to blow the music industry away and shine like the original Brenda?
Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival announced the search for this one of a kind pop star yesterday.
Auditions are set to be held on August 2 at the Bassline in Newtown from 10am to 6pm. Judges include Bongani Fassie, Vusi Nova and Brad Holmes.
Lance Stehr Muthaland Entertainment says the competition gives aspiring singers a chance to record and perform a version of one of Brenda’s songs.
“The idea is not to do a cover of Brenda Fassie’s song as such, but to come up with an interpretation of the song,” says Lance Stehr.
Candidates are invited to perform a live remake of any of Brenda’s songs which could be done accapella or with a band and in any genre.
“We already have over 40 continental and international artists working on an interpretation of a Brenda song for the Legacy project.
“When we came up with this competition, we wanted to reach out to the masses and to enlighten 14 to 24 year olds to get them into Brenda Fassie’s heritage,” he adds.
The winner will receive a professionally recorded track of the song which will be submitted to radio.
They will also get to perform the track at the Jazz on the Lake concert, which opens the Arts Alive Festival on August 31.
The late Fassie died of a drug overdose in 2004, ten years later her music legacy continues to be celebrated.
Do you have what it takes to sing like Mabrrr?
Legendary singer, Brenda Fassie is being brought back to life through a singing competition.
Could there be another Fassie out there to blow the music industry away and shine like the original Brenda?
Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival announced the search for this one of a kind pop star yesterday.
Auditions are set to be held on August 2 at the Bassline in Newtown from 10am to 6pm. Judges include Bongani Fassie, Vusi Nova and Brad Holmes.
Lance Stehr Muthaland Entertainment says the competition gives aspiring singers a chance to record and perform a version of one of Brenda’s songs.
“The idea is not to do a cover of Brenda Fassie’s song as such, but to come up with an interpretation of the song,” says Lance Stehr.
Candidates are invited to perform a live remake of any of Brenda’s songs which could be done accapella or with a band and in any genre.
“We already have over 40 continental and international artists working on an interpretation of a Brenda song for the Legacy project.
“When we came up with this competition, we wanted to reach out to the masses and to enlighten 14 to 24 year olds to get them into Brenda Fassie’s heritage,” he adds.
The winner will receive a professionally recorded track of the song which will be submitted to radio.
They will also get to perform the track at the Jazz on the Lake concert, which opens the Arts Alive Festival on August 31.
The late Fassie died of a drug overdose in 2004, ten years later her music legacy continues to be celebrated.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Latest Videos