AN exciting musical concept Up & Coming will be launched in style at the Bassline, Newtown, Johannesburg tomorrow.
The musical aims to give undiscovered talent a platform.
The concept will showcase musical talent primarily within the African, Soul, Latin, R&B, jazz and hip-hop genres on a monthly basis.
Event coordinator Mandisa Bardill said: "In as much as these performers can be described as undiscovered, they all have a solid background in live stage performance.
"They've been part of musical ensembles such as Diamonds & Dust, Joyous Celebration and My Girl & Stamping.
"The beauty of the Up & Coming concept is that you will get the freshness of new sounds accompanied by experienced musicians.
"What we're doing with this series is reviving the South African tradition of live music being available to deserving talent.
"We want to provide audiences with a destination for new, incredible music."
The first show features young musicians like Naima McLean, Hlubi Kwebulana and Zarcia Zacheus.
Kwebulana is a musical director and has also sung with Siphokazi, Sylvia Mdunyelwa, Sibongile Khumalo and Themba Mkhize.
McLean, a poet, is an accomplished actress and stars in the UK TV series Wild at Heart.
Born in New York and raised in South Africa,McLean is currently completing her debut album Things I Wish.
The album will be produced by RJ Benjamin and Beatmaker.
Zacheus gained experience as a performer while singing in the church choir.
She has also performed with Joyous Celebration, Feya Faku and the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra to name a few.
Break for artistic juveniles
AN exciting musical concept Up & Coming will be launched in style at the Bassline, Newtown, Johannesburg tomorrow.
The musical aims to give undiscovered talent a platform.
The concept will showcase musical talent primarily within the African, Soul, Latin, R&B, jazz and hip-hop genres on a monthly basis.
Event coordinator Mandisa Bardill said: "In as much as these performers can be described as undiscovered, they all have a solid background in live stage performance.
"They've been part of musical ensembles such as Diamonds & Dust, Joyous Celebration and My Girl & Stamping.
"The beauty of the Up & Coming concept is that you will get the freshness of new sounds accompanied by experienced musicians.
"What we're doing with this series is reviving the South African tradition of live music being available to deserving talent.
"We want to provide audiences with a destination for new, incredible music."
The first show features young musicians like Naima McLean, Hlubi Kwebulana and Zarcia Zacheus.
Kwebulana is a musical director and has also sung with Siphokazi, Sylvia Mdunyelwa, Sibongile Khumalo and Themba Mkhize.
McLean, a poet, is an accomplished actress and stars in the UK TV series Wild at Heart.
Born in New York and raised in South Africa,McLean is currently completing her debut album Things I Wish.
The album will be produced by RJ Benjamin and Beatmaker.
Zacheus gained experience as a performer while singing in the church choir.
She has also performed with Joyous Celebration, Feya Faku and the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra to name a few.
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