New folk music at the Olympia Bakery this Saturday - Tubatsi Mpho Moloi and Senna-Marie - Winter Tour

Tubatsi Mpho Moloi & Senna-Marie have put together an intimate winter tour journeying from Gqberha along the Garden route towards Cape Town. Their show mimics the seasonal branches as they take to the stage bare: each artist performing solo, outside of their band collectives. Song, instrument and voice; they will share in the story of their original compositions accompanied by the enchanting violinist Wynand Davel and other surprise friends. Join us for this immersive night of soul-stirring music that promises to heart-warm. With guest Wynand Dave on violin

Artists - Short Bio:

Tubatsi Mpho Moloi

Tubatsi Mpho Moloi is a South African born singer- songwriter influenced by the sounds of blues, jazz, rock and African folk music. His newest work is inspired by artists Guy Buttery, Philip Tabane, Bob Dylan and Zim Nqawane. His music asks the audience to be open- minded and exploratory as he brings a collaboration of sound and genre in creating an authentic fusion folk sound.

Tubatsi’s early musical influence came from his childhood home in Soweto, Johannesburg. Later, he was an actor/dancer/singer in the renowned musical production Umoja. He is currently the lead vocalist for Urban Village, an experimental band from Soweto, contributing flute, guitar and mbira to the stage.

His commitment to creative collaboration and live performance has led him to sharing the stage with Albert Frost, Lady Smith Black

Mambazo, Shotgun Tori, Dayne Rothbletz, Femi Koya and Madala Kunene. Tubatsi is a resident artist at the Nirox

Foundation which has provided a space to curate new musical projects. He has performed at the Soweto Theatre, Atterbury Theatre and the Olive Tree Theatre. His unique sound and crafted performance has seen him featured at popular festivals, namely: Basha Uhuru, OppiKoppi, Mieliepop, Joburg Day Festival, Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Afropunk and Park Acoustics.

Senna-Marie

Senna-Marie’s music, characterized by intricate guitar melodies and thoughtful lyricism, pays homage to '70s folk while embracing art-pop and jazz sensibilities. Her captivating vocal presence and thought-provoking lyricism are enchanting.

Wynand Davel

Wynand is a freelance violinist specialising in Rock, Country, Jazz, Folk and Contemporary styles. Having been in the music industry for 20 years he has performed and recorded with the likes of Arno Carstens, Nataniel, Radio Kalahari Orkes ,Vusi Mashlasela with Dave Mathews band, Carlo Mbeli, and many more South African and international acts including Dj’s.