Steve Newman 50 YEARS feat. Angel Rose & Nish Pillay
Fri Feb 13, 18:30 - Fri Feb 13, 22:30
The Alma Cafe
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"Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating Steve Newman's 50 year Anniversary in the Music Industry! He is joined by the World Class Nish Pillay and Angel Rose (USA) - musical magic is incoming!
Fri 13 Feb
Tickets R250
18h30 for 19h00 (kitchen orders close at 19h00)
Live Music Starts when Dinner Service is completed
Dinner, Dessert and Drinks available
Fully Licensed, BYOB not permitted
Card / Cash Payment
15% Service Fee Charged
More on The Artists:
Steve Newman is a virtuoso guitarist who has been a member of several renowned bands, including Tananas, All in One, In the Clouds, Aquarian Quartet, Jika Nelanga, Mondetta, the Road Warriors, Steve Newman trio, and has also performed as a soloist.
Tananas, perhaps his most notable band, captivated audiences worldwide with their mesmerizing performances at concerts and festivals across the globe. From Australia to Zimbabwe, they have left an indelible mark on the music scene in countries such as Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Sweden, France, Spain, Canary Islands, UK, US, Mozambique, Namibia. Steve’s collaboration with Tony Cox as the Road Warriors has taken them to various countries like the UK, Norway, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia & Botswana. Additionally, Steve has showcased his musical prowess in India, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany & Seychelles. His diverse experiences have shaped him into an extraordinary artist with a unique sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Angel Rose (USA) is a twice Grammy nominated solo singing Artist. She has worked with, amongst others, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and Bruce Springsteen - touring as part of the E Street Band for half a decade. She has acted on Broadway and as Solo Artist with her one woman show called "Heartbrokenblues" for years. Angel has taken her show on the road and graced the stages in Cuba, South Africa and the UK.
AN extraordinary singer and gifted artist, her performances alongside Steve Newman has been nothing short of jaw dropping - exquisite musicianship just oozes from her fingertips as she effortlessly navigates and spontaneously improvises around Steve and Nish's tapestries of sound.
Joining Steve on stage is the incredibly talented Nish Pillay, a nomadic percussionist who brings a fusion of genres to life through his mesmerizing tabla performances. Nish’s love for playing multiple genres of music shines through in his performances. His expertise in tabla and other drums adds depth and rhythm to every composition he collaborates on. Nish has collaborated with South African legends like Ard Matthews (Just Jinjer) and Arno Carstens (Springbok Nude Girls) to name a few. He was trained in South Africa in in younger years, and then in Bangalore, India by a tabla master and has played music in India, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Rwanda and has extentsively toured the nookes and crannies of South Africa.
This concert promises to be an extraordinary showcase of virtuosity and musical brilliance. It’s a rare opportunity to witness three exceptional artists come together for an evening filled with soul-stirring melodies, incredible improvisational moments and captivating rhythms. Don’t miss out on this unique experience that will leave you spellbound!