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HAPPY MAY! DIARISE THIS: BASSLINE AFRICA DAY CONCERT 27 MAY 2017
THE DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURE
In association with Kaya FM & TRACE Africa
BASSLINE AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2017
The musical celebration that unites Africa.
The date for the BASSLINE AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2017 is 27th May 2017 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec).
Tickets are R295 at click here ticketpro
Parking tickets also available.
Presented by the Department of Arts & Culture musical acts from across the continent will come together for one special day and night of unity and celebration. The BASSLINE AFRICA DAY CONCERT series is now in its 13th consecutive year and continues to top itself in terms of production value, as well as not only showcasing new artists, but bringing musical acts that we as South Africans, do not always get to enjoy on the live stage.
This year the series will go above and beyond as artists from Nigeria, Ghana, Congo and beyond share the stage with talent from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Niger).
The event will also include an African Craft Market of original African traders who will be selling everything from food to arts and crafts.
Kaya FM, is the official radio partner and Managing Director Greg Maloka says, “Africa’s expression of freedom is through music”.
TRACE Africa, always on the cutting edge of African trends and music are the television partner for the first time, making this an exciting new partnership for the festival moving forward. Leo Manne, Senior Vice President for TRACE Southern Africa had the following to say about the partnership, “Our channel, which is now available in 18 countries across Sub Saharan Africa, takes pride in building musical bridges across the continent so this partnership is essentially a powerful extension of what we stand for. We’re excited to work with the Bassline Live Africa team and look forward to showcasing some of Africa’s greatest.”
The festival also forms part of the IGODA circuit – a group of like-minded African festivals that run over the course of three weeks from Durban to Swaziland with Reunion Island, Maputo and Johannesburg in between. These include MTN Bushfire Festival, Zafiko in Durban, Azgo in Maputo, Safiko in Reunion and of course, Bassline Africa Day Concert in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Thandiswa Mazwai – South Africa
Thandiswa Mazwai needs very little introduction to South Africa audiences. At the peak of her career she is a fierce and well-established divaThandiswa Mazwai is already a musical icon and at the age of 40 an absolute treasure to see perform live.
Jah Prayzah is a contemporary Zimbabwean musician commonly referred to as ‘musoja’, meaning ‘soldier’ in Shona due to his signature uniform of military regalia. He started composing reggae and dancehall tracks at a young age but later turned into a more contemporary artist. It wasn’t until his 4th album that he reached commercial success and eventually won a NAMA award for the hit single Gotchi Gotchi. The following year he won five NAMA Awards and two ZIMA awards with the massive album Kumbumura Mhute. His biggest hit, reaching over one million views on youtube is the single Watora Mari. His performance at Bassline Africa Day Concert 2017 is sure to be nothing short of electrifying and many South Africans have requested this artists’ presence on the line up.
Petite Noir – Belgium/South African
Petite Noir is a Belgiun-South African singer, songwriter, musician and producer that is currently one of Cape Town’s hottest commodities. Noir has performed live with artists such as Mac Demarco, Vince Staples, Kendrick Lamar, Killer Mike and many others. His music videos are works of art and everything he creates comes from an aesthetically crafted place of sheer art. Petite Noir is an artist to watch in 2017.
Baloji is a poet, composer/lyricist, beat-maker, scriptwriter, actor, performer, video artist and stylist. After the release of his debut album Hotel Impala in 2008 he performed over 200 international shows and now he has returned with a brand new EP. His music stands at the crossroads of African music – a unique combination of rap, African-American soul, funk and jazz, accompanying hip-hop beats and sampling with deep roots in the dance world – he is most certainly a fresh and imaginative artist. With resilience and hard work being the core of his craft, he has created a musical style based on cross fertilisation and collaboration – unbridled and freed from labels and genres. Baloji is an energetic live performer and is bringing a fresh new Africa to the stage this year.
Omara “Bombino” Moctar is an internationally acclaimed Tuareg guitarist and singer songwriter from Niger. His music frequently addresses Tuareg geopolitical concerns and is sung in the Tuareg native language of Tamasheq. Bombino taught himself to play guitar after living in exile with his family at a young age in Algeria. Since 2011 Bombino has toured relentlessly all over the globe, bringing his infectious grooves and message of peace and Tuareg pride to millions of people. We are excited to see an African artist of this stature on our stage at Bassline Africa Day Concert 2017
Vusi Mahlasela – South Africa
Vusi Mahlasela is one of South Africa’s most treasured artists and songwriters. Known for his gentle singing style and intricate guitar work, he is a favourite at world music festivals around the globe and is fierce friends with international star Dave Matthews, who he often tours with.
Jojo Abbott is a Ghanaian songstress, songwriter and actress that’s at the top of her game in Africa right now. Born in 1988 to parents of Anglo-Ewe descend, she has gained fame mostly in the Afrosoul/Reggae and Afrobeat genres. We are delighted to include this superstar on our line up this year.
Ray Phiri is one of the long-standing musical icons of South African cultural history. As an original musician from the Mbaqanga and African folk era, he came from Mpumalanga and founded the group The Cannibals, which later became one of the most outspoken socio-political acts of the 80’s – Stimela. Most of Stimela’s albums are considered national treasures and the song-writing that emerged from Ray during the apartheid era is of the highest calibre, linking him to struggle heroes of the highest calibre. Most of Stimela’s albums reached gold and platinum status and are still evergreen sellers, and he has continued as a solo artist, long after the group disbanded. Not as frequent a performer as before, his appearance at Bassline Africa Day 2017 will be one of the highlights of the night.
Jobie Clarke – South Africa
Nthando Sithole-Clarke, also know as Jobie Clarke, is a JHB-based, classically trained jazz vocalist with a rich and diverse musical background and influences ranging from jazz to traditional African sounds.
