Market Theatre opens its doors to amapiano

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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