With venues all within walking distance, you can follow the beat for performances by artists that include: Farryl Purkiss, Alvin Dyers, Errol Dyers, Tete Mbambisa, The Rudimentals, Jeremy Olivier, Emily Bruce, Saudiq Khan, Albaire, Hassanada's, Beatenberg, Sterling EQ, Reza Khota, Francesca Biancoli, Amanda Tiffin, Spencer Mbadu, Gerald Clark, Amy Campbell, Sui Generis, Adamu, Philip Malan, Kanimambo, Nick Turner, Blackie Tempi , Touchwood, Dan Shout, Manny Walters and many more.
Visiting Norwegian trumpeter Arne Hiorth, already well known in the city for his work with developing musicians, will also take the stage with his band members and a 100-strong choir when they present their Song of Freedom during the event.
Music rules when Mandela Rhodes Place, Motherland Coffee Company, The Twankey Bar, The Reserve at the Taj, the Crypt and Inn on the Square join the Iziko Slave Lodge and the Iziko Old Townhouse (to be confirmed) in putting on their glad rags to celebrate the musical talent that Cape Town is known for.
For the full programme (subject to change), go to www.soundsfringecapetown.co.za
You'll also get to hear the new and up and coming, as young, undiscovered talent gets a chance to take the stage. If any budding musicians want their chance to perform, then auditions will be held on 19 and 20 March from 1pm to 5pm at the Crypt Jazz Restaurant on Wale Street, (next to St George's Cathedral). Interested musicians should book their 15-minute slot by calling +27 (0)21 488 1160 or az.oc.ymedacawobniar@ofni.
They must prepare two pieces and bring their own instruments. The organisers are looking for solo artists and up to four-piece bands. Booking is essential.
Tickets at Computicket. Costs: Day pass R100 (covering small venues across the precinct). Individual performances R50 (tickets from the Ticket office at Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel & Spa, St George's Mall). Headline acts: (The Reserve at the Taj and St George's Cathedral) R75.
