Free concert in Cape Town
2004-12-15 13:55
Cape Town - The City of Cape Town will hold a free concert in the Company Gardens on December 16 to celebrate Reconciliation Day.
Visitors can expect an exciting line-up of artists, headed by jazz luminary, Letta Mbuli.
The theme of the concert, A City United, lauds the commitment of the people of Cape Town towards creating a City that embraces its diversity.
"Ten years of democracy has been a rewarding road and Cape Town has risen to the challenge of making the City work for all its residents, says Nomaindia Mfeketo, Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town.
The concert in the Gardens is an annual event, free to all and it promises to provide entertainment with a true South African flavour.
Letta Mbuli, a true "mother" of jazz, has performed to South African and international audiences for over 20 years.
Two jazz greats, the Cape's brother duo, Errol and Alvin Dyers, will bring their smooth jazzy sounds to life.
Another outfit set to take the celebrations to foot-tapping festive heights with its Cape Town-flavoured Christmas songs, is the Reconciliation Day Ensemble, a ten piece big band lead by Cape Town based composer, arranger and pianist, Camillo Lombard - joined by a choir and a number of popular guest artists.
Other thrilling acts are Brasse Vannie Kaap, one of the Cape's leading hip-hop groups and Tucan Tucan a vibrant band offering a blend of traditional African sounds with a jazzy salsa slant.
The festivities start from 14:00 to 20:00.