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20/03/2008 11:59 AM - (SA) Local performs at Oesfees 210308
Exploring early South African history through the Cape's musical heritage, the Oesfees strikes a significant note in the Boland's cultural calendar as the region's first full-scale harvest festival. The line-up of musicians is spearheaded by South African performer and playwright David Kramer. David, together with Alex, was initially approached by Professor Mark Solms, to research the musical traditions of the region and unearth the local musical talent - from goema through langarm and vastrap to boeremusiek. Alex started playing the trumpet as a teenager in his school marching band in order to avoid compulsory military training, and soon was playing jazz in the local townships of Port Elizabeth. He moved to Cape Town, and was initiated into the township, Cape jazz traditions while playing in the bands of legends such as Robbie Jansen, Winston Mankunku, Hilton Schilder and Mac McKenzie. He will perform at the festival with the amateur Delta Optel Band, all of whose members work and live on Solms-Delta farm, which introduces true home-grown flavour. Limited tickets are available for sale to the public, through Computicket. For ticket enquiries, phone (021) 874-3937.
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