The month of “groove” is upon us and the Market Theatre has curated a musical spectacular, tapping into amapiano as part of its efforts to create an inclusive artistic space.
Live@theMarket will take place over two weekends, from the December 9-17, featuring artists including Sun El and Lady Du. Makhafula Vilakazi, The Brother Moves On and Femi Koya are also billed to perform for the discerning Pan-African listener.
The Pan-African weekend will kick off the groove from December 9 to 11.
“Our music has not only been about entertainment but through it, we have been able to articulate or experience our desires,” reads the Live@Market statement.
“Musicians participating in this Pan-African experience include The Brother Moves On, Femi Koya, Makhafula Vilakazi, Malome Vector, Muntu Vilakazi, Ms Jones, Wenawedwa, and Maria McCloy.”
The Market Theatre will host Sun- El Musician, Lady Du, DJ Stopper Bells, Lady Amar, DJ Roto, Ms Party, and Sanelisiwe Yekani to wrap up the musical festivities.
Amapiano traces its roots to kwaito, blending Zulu fork lore with South African sounds. Its rhythm and beats are clear and distinct, with continuous piano keys in the music, deep bass, jazz and percussions with melodic voices.
Live@theMarket said they want to invoke the spirit of love and relentless compassion, sacrifice and strength, care and tenderness.
“We will be reminded of how music-making has opened up our imaginations to what a truly just society might look like. We will be reminded of how moments of freedom do not only have to end on stage. We can carry them everywhere we go the same way that the musicians in this line-up illustrate.”
The 2022 Live @The Market seasons line-up and ticket prices:
PAN AFRICAN WEEKEND
| Date & Time | Artists | Ticket Price |
| Friday 9 December 17h00 – 21h00 | Sanelisiwe Yekani
DJ: Wena Wedwa Malome Vector |
R250 |
| 21h00 – 22h00 | Dj: Maria McCloy | R100 |
| Date & Time | Artists | Ticket Price |
| Saturday 10 December
15h00 – 21h00 |
Makhafula Vilakazi
DJ: Ms Jones The Brother Moves On |
R250 |
| 21h00 – 22h00 | DJ: Maria McCloy | R100 |
| Date & Time | Artists | Ticket Price |
| Sunday 11 December 15h00 – 19h00 | DJ: Muntu Vilakazi
Femi Koya |
R250 |
AMAPIANO WEEKEND
| Date & Time | Artists | Ticket Price |
| Friday 16 December 16h00 – 21h00 | Stopper Wadi Bells
Lady Du |
R250 |
| 21h30 – 22h30 | DJ Lady Amar | R100 |
| Date & Time | Artists | Ticket Price |
| Friday 16 December
16h00 – 21h30 |
DJ Roto
Sun El Musician |
R250 |
| Saturday 17 December 21h30 – 22h30 | DJ Ms Party aka Olwee | R100 |
Tickets can be purchased at www.webtickets.co.za
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