Nibs van der Spuy | at the courtyard |
Thu Nov 7, 18:30 - Thu Nov 7, 22:00
| at the courtyard |
ABOUT
Nibs will be embarking on a solo tour of the Western Cape in early November after a two year absence. Now based in Portugal, he will returning with travelogue of newly written songs and stories as well as heartfelt instrumentals. Nibs will thereafter return to Europe for some dates before entering the studio in the UK, to record his first album in 5 years.
"Excellent! A voice full of wonder and humility of the songs it sings.” (ROLLING STONE) ****
“If you ever see a promotional ad for one of Nibs' concerts, you should not miss out on the opportunity to experience a great guitarist and singer/songwriter”. SHAWN PHILLIPS (Legendary Texan Songwriter)
"A discovery! Classical touches, Zulu melodies and his thrilling airy voice" (LE MONDE, FRANCE)
"Beautifully weighted and filigreed acoustic playing" (UNCUT)
"The most sensitive and breathy songs on the continent with classy, gently sturdy guitar work" (GUARDIAN UK)
"Nibs is a foremost proponent of the fine weave of cultural sounds that are this country" (SUNDAY TIMES, 5 STARS)
Nibs van der Spuy is one of the most extraordinary and exciting, world acoustic guitarists and exports to come out of South Africa. Raised in the fertile province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Nibs immersed himself in his natural environment to formulate a truly consummate and original sound. Growing up with the Beatles and learning first hand from traditional Zulu Maskandi guitarists, he quickly soaked up a rich tapestry of his close surroundings and beyond.
After playing the local folk scene around South Africa for years and gathering up a loyal following, his big stage break came after supporting Crosby, Stills and Nash on their 1996 South African tour. After that he was signed to the SHEER (South African World Music label) where he has released over 10 albums.
His third solo release, BEAUTIFUL FEET received highly acclaimed accolades around the world where it was album of the month in four German publications and RADIO FRANCE FIP pick of the week. Nibs continues to spread his musical beauty around the world where he has shared stages with the likes of Ben Harper, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Gito Baloi, Kelly Joe Phelps, Piers Faccini, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin and Shawn Phillips and recording the critically acclaimed, ‘In the shade of the wild fig’, with long-time friend and collaborator, Guy Buttery.
Nibs' latest release,’ NATALIA', was produced by world renowned producer Mark Tucker (Portishead, PJ Harvey, Jethro Tull). Besides working on material for an upcoming album on the Lisbon Coast, Nibs has also toured and recorded with Iranian oud virtuoso, Yasamin Shahhosseini.
YOU TUBE LINKS:
Nibs - Anna Rosa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e13FEIXDfmw
Official Video for BEAUTIFUL FEET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHLHwu1-X0s
Nibs on Les Inrockuptibles playing Nick Drake's Road
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3t98l_nibs-van-der-spuy-roads-inrocks-ses_music
Nibs and Piers Faccini, 'Live in KwaZulu - Natal, South Africa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik8puohos1s
Nibs at FNAC Strasbourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDcUaRriTH8
Nibs with Guy Buttery - Trambicosa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj6BRXxJZ9g
Nibs with slide virtuoso Phillip Henry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgiv2KnK32Y
R200 per person including gourmet roast veg and chicken wrap