With a sound that is a hybrid of folk, world, blues and soul, Mahlasela is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, percussionist, composer and arranger with a distinct, powerful voice and poetic, optimistic lyrics. He has performed alongside the likes of Alicia Keys, Dave Matthews, Josh Groban and Angelique Kidjo at shows that include Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebration in London's Hyde Park and, most recently, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-off Concert in Soweto.
Mahlasela will be joining a line-up of top local artists including: Nibs van der Spuy, John Ellis, the Cape Town-based Jack Mantis Band, and a solo acoustic set by Just Jinjer frontman, Ard Matthews. Also on the bill are Margaret's Daughter, Barry Thomson, Machineri, Meri Kenaz, Joshua Grierson, Shomon, Jaspar Lepak, Shannon Kenny and Alan Judd, Redhand Blues Band, The Kickstands and Tresor.
Other attractions range from abseiling, fishing, boating, hiking, paintball and a climbing tower, to arts and crafts, a variety of food stalls and a beer market featuring several local breweries. Festival-goers can also make full use of the lodge's facilities, including a restaurant, pub, games room, children's playground, swimming pool and satellite TV.
KwaZulu-Natal's only acoustic music festival, White Mountain is renowned for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and idyllic setting. It is situated only 200km from Durban and 430km from Johannesburg on tarred roads and provides easy access to a number of other nearby tourist attractions, including the Midlands Meander.
Tickets cost R450 at Computicket or R550 at the gate. The price includes camping for the entire festival and children under 12 years of age pay R100. Gates open at 8am on Thursday, 23 September.
For more information, go to www.whitemountain.co.za/wmff/index.php or contact Pedro at +27 (0)31 563 0824.
Mandy Carlo
031 564 9074
082 447 7258
mandy@c-weed.com
