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THE Kfm 94.5 Night of the Superstars on Friday, 9 March will see Westlife, Michael Bolton and Jascha Richter of Michael Learns to Rock appearing live at the River Club in Observatory.

People's Post had the opportunity to chat with singer and songwriter Jascha Richter from his hotel room in Johannesburg.

Jascha's musical career began in high school in Denmark in 1987 when he and some friends formed a band, mostly playing small gigs in cafés.

Jascha, who had for some time been experimenting with songwriting, introduced some of his original songs to the rest of the members and it was at that point that they decided to create a more serious band. Michael Learns to Rock was the result.

Since their official debut in 1991 the members of Michael Learns to Rock have achieved global record sales of more than nine million units. The band is one of the biggest international successes ever to come out of Denmark. Now Jascha is embarking on his first solo tour to promote his debut album Where I Belong.

"After working for so many years in a democratic forum," says Jascha, "I decided that it was time to work on my own and work on some of the songs I have been toying with for a while now.

"Working on my own has in some ways been easier. It is a lot more flexible and really it has been my dream for some time now."

Although this is his first solo tour, this trip is Jascha's second visit to South African shores and it seems he is happy to be back.

"I am very excited about touring South Africa again," says Jascha.

"I toured here previously with Michael Learns to Rock in the '90s and we had tremendous success. I think we sold over half a million records and our concerts were completely sold out."

Jascha's solo work, while new and fresh, still has a familiar feel that MLTR fans will recognise. His first two singles, "My Saviour" and "Without Your Love" have been well received by international audiences and reached gold status in South Africa.

"I am eager to see how South African audiences respond to my new songs on this tour. I hope you all enjoy it," he says.

People's Post put together some fast facts about Jascha to get to know a little about the man behind the music:

. He has a fascination with science and says that if he wasn't a singer he would have become a physicist;

. His favourite band is Abba but he has also recently become a big fan of Coldplay;

. His favourite food is beef with pepper sauce, mashed potatoes and Greek salad;

. His favourite movie is Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue), starring Jean Reno and Rosanna Arquette;

. He doesn't have a hero or influence, and says he has always had to look out for himself; and

. The only thing he says he would change about his life so far is that he wouldn't spend as much money and would rather save more.

Don't miss the opportunity to see Jascha Richter live at the River Club, Observatory on Friday, 9 March. Gates open at 17:00 and the show starts at 19:00. Tickets cost R180 (general admission) or R320 (Golden Circle) and are available exclusively from www.ticketconnection.co.za, at selected Mr Price stores or from www.kfm.co.za.

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