PRAVDA ("The Truth") Music Video Launch Party
Sat Feb 24, 21:00 - Sun Feb 25, 01:30
A Touch of Madness
ABOUT
Freshly inspired by their recent license deal with Paris label Wagram Records (Caravan Palace, Bart & Baker) vintage-crazed instrumental DJ outfit PRAVDA launches the brand new quirky pop video and single ‘Wooden Wendy’. Experience the electric violin jazz, fat glitch-hop and retro swing dance beats of one of the city’s hottest rising bands. PRAVDA offers an unmissable experience of true vintage bonhomie. Dress vintage for a free tequila!
SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY
A TOUCH OF MADNESS
12 NUTTALL RD, OBSERVATORY
9PM R40 PRE / R50 DOOR
Sounds like: Parov Stelar, Caravan Palace, St Germain, Mr Scruff, Jamirouquai, Bart & Baker
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BIOGRAPHY
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PRAVDA (“The Truth”) is an energetic, live electronic 'future jazz' outfit from Cape Town. In 2017, the band's original single 'Night & Day (ft Tamara Kesner)' was signed to Paris label Wagram Music (Caravan Palace) for compilation album 'Electroswing New Generation 01', curated by international DJ duo Bart & Baker. In 2018, the single was playlisted by Brighton-based label Freshly Squeezed Music and US label Soundrop. PRAVDA supported visiting Paris-based swing ensemble Dark Blue Orchestra on their 2015 South African tour.
With South African appearances at Rocking the Daisies, The J&B Met, Youngblood Art Gallery, Alliance Francaise du Cap, the band performs a modernized take on vintage swing jazz and ethnic folk music with a heavy emphasis on dance and improvisation. The band performs using sophisticated electronic music equipment in combination with classical instrumentation (violin, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, double bass, guitar, drum kit) to create a totally unique, feel-good live show.
PRAVDA’s sonic palette ranges from the dance-oriented sounds of Parov Stelar, Caravan Palace, Jamirouquai, Mr Scruff and St Germain to the vintage swing jazz and gospel of The Golden Gate Quartet and Louis Armstrong. African and Latin rhythms can be found in the compositions, which play out like a mixture of electro-jazz and world music sounds delivered with a notably original approach.
In 2014, the band evolved to include DJ-clarinettist Zimasa Gysman, who performed with Simphiwe Dana at the Kirstenbosch Summer Concert Series in 2013. Jacques Louw of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra performed briefly with the band, to be replaced in 2015 by multi-instrumentalist Callan Wolff of Turkish music ensemble Ottoman Slap, seasoned regulars at the annual National Arts Festival.
In 2016, the ensemble grew to include trumpeter Muneeb Hermans, who has performed in Carnegie Hall in New York City, alongside frequent tour stops in France, the UK, the Seychelles, Spain and China. Included in the lineup is the indispensable trombonist and clarinettist Gareth Harvey, who has performed with The Johnny Cooper Orchestra, Crimson House and McCoy Mrubata and at the National Arts and Joy of Jazz Festivals with his own band SAXIT!. Producer-DJ Django Flaherty joined in 2016, with accolades including performances and residencies at Rezonance Festival, Mutha FM, Catacombs and Polana.
PRAVDA is a truly talented collection of musicians joined at the hip by a rich love for local, contemporary, crossover and world electronic music delivered with originality, flair and a passion for groove. Stay tuned for updates relating to performances and releases of their trademark ‘future jazz’ sound.
Of their music, PRAVDA say, “The main difference between us and a band is the fact that instead of drums we have a live electronic setup. The difference between us and electronic music producers is that we actually play our instruments. We just don’t seem to fit in anywhere. And we absolutely adore anyone who is open to that.”
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2jLj3ZrO7e2LgrMBXmhJfB
http://facebook.com/pravdaofficial
http://instagram.com/pravdaofficial
http://youtube.com/pravdaofficial
http://soundcloud.com/pravda23
VIDEO LINKS
Night & Day (ft Tamara Kesner) (animated music video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOygAQEQ5To
Live at Alliance Francaise (shimmer reel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Algv5dS7RBY
Night & Day (live acoustic performance) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFGSk_mFbkk
What About Your Soul https://youtu.be/Si5j-CZRcsw
MUSIC LINKS
Drink Water EP
Modern Folk EP