Post by adamantios on Apr 15, 2020 16:39:34 GMT 1
As promised, the first edition of Kaapstad Musiekfees, that will determin the debuting entry of South Africa in OAfSC is here, and has also the honour to be the very first National Selection event for the African contest. SABC reviewed many potential singers and decided that the three acts that will fight for the ticket to Kinshasha are gonna be:
01) Appel - "Nonna"
He was selected as the Afrikaans language representative in our multilingual selection
02) Sun-EL Musician ft. Simmy - "Ntaba Ezikude"
The duo was selected as the Zulu language entry of our selection, although it includes some English lines.
03) Yanga ft. Soweto Gospel Choir & Amanda Black - "Promised Land"
The song "Promised Land" is bilingual in both English and Xhosa.
The South African delegation wishes best of luck to all 6 artists and their 3 songs and hopes for the best possible debut in flagdrkongo. May the best one win.
01) Appel - "Nonna"
Christoph Kotze, also known as Appel, is one of South Africa’s most prolific contemporary Afrikaans song writers. He has written hit songs for artists including Theuns Jordaan, Karlien Van Jaarsveld, EDEN, Bok Van Blerk, Laurika Rauch and Dewald Wasserfall. His compositions have won multiple awards, including the esteemed Ghoema Song of the Year Award for EDEN’s Superhero.
His music style is adult contemporary folk pop. Appel performs soul captivating, emotionally driven songs, with rhythms very close to the heart. He delivers a very rewarding live performance.
His music style is adult contemporary folk pop. Appel performs soul captivating, emotionally driven songs, with rhythms very close to the heart. He delivers a very rewarding live performance.
He was selected as the Afrikaans language representative in our multilingual selection
02) Sun-EL Musician ft. Simmy - "Ntaba Ezikude"
Sanele Sithole, better known as Sun-EL Musician, is a DJ, producer and musician from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Previously signed to Demor music, he had produced songs for artists such as Bucie, who received an award for a song that was co-produced by Sun-EL. Sun El Musician has started his own record Label, El World Music, signing the electrifying Simmy_SA and the seasoned super star vocalist S-tone. The industry has welcomed this development by awarding him with three #SAMA24 awards for his hit track with Sumthing Soweto.
Simmy (born Simphiwe Nhlangulela; Johannesburg) is a South African musician and songwriter. She is a neo-soul and neo-folk music artist.
Previously signed to Demor music, he had produced songs for artists such as Bucie, who received an award for a song that was co-produced by Sun-EL. Sun El Musician has started his own record Label, El World Music, signing the electrifying Simmy_SA and the seasoned super star vocalist S-tone. The industry has welcomed this development by awarding him with three #SAMA24 awards for his hit track with Sumthing Soweto.
Simmy (born Simphiwe Nhlangulela; Johannesburg) is a South African musician and songwriter. She is a neo-soul and neo-folk music artist.
The duo was selected as the Zulu language entry of our selection, although it includes some English lines.
03) Yanga ft. Soweto Gospel Choir & Amanda Black - "Promised Land"
18 year old Yanga Sobetwa rose to fame after winning the 14th Season of the South African Idol, and "Promised Land" is her first single afte that important step in her career.
Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. The choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world.
Amanda Benedicta Anthony, professionally known as Amanda Black is a 26 year old South African singer from Johannesburg. Her music career started in 2015 and she rose to fame a year after, with her first album getting platinum in the country.
Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. The choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world.
Amanda Benedicta Anthony, professionally known as Amanda Black is a 26 year old South African singer from Johannesburg. Her music career started in 2015 and she rose to fame a year after, with her first album getting platinum in the country.
The song "Promised Land" is bilingual in both English and Xhosa.
The South African delegation wishes best of luck to all 6 artists and their 3 songs and hopes for the best possible debut in flagdrkongo. May the best one win.
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