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    Kaapse Musiek in Colour at the Artscape

    Kaapse Musiek in Colour is to be played at Cape Town's Artscape Theatre on Friday, 22 and Saturday, 23 August, 2014. The show will be a commemoration of the rich heritage of music in the Western Cape and promises to be a spectacular festival of music, dance, and humour.
    Kaapse Musiek in Colour at the Artscape

    Something special always happens when Alistair Izobell walks on to a stage. This veteran performer has wowed audiences across the globe with his command of the stage and complete understanding of his craft. Izobell's extraordinary performance career began when he was just five years old and has seen him receive a Sir Laurence Olivier Award - British theatre's most sought-after award and considered a mark of theatrical greatness.

    Joining Izobell on stage is SA idols winner 2005, Karin Kortje. Since the release of her first album in 2006 Kortje has won several awards, starred in a musical telling her life story, performed in Australia, graced the covers of several magazines, performed alongside Judy Boucher in the Divas show, presented her show at the KKNK festival and opened for Grammy Award-nominated artist Tamia this year.

    High-energy routines

    AfroElite will bring some home-grown Cape flavour into the mix with their high-energy routines and tight vocal harmonies. This 11-piece ensemble have been performing together for the past three-and-a-half years and the majority of the group are currently part of the first dinner theatre in a township venture called Amazink Live.

    More sensational Cape stars on the bill include: Nur Abrahams, Edith Plaaitjies, Robin Pieters, and Aleshia Solomons who have all performed with the top South African and International artists visiting the Cape.

    This amazing line-up will be supported by a seven-piece band plus traditional Cape Ghoema musicians.

    Kaapse Musiek in Colour will feature new material written by Alistair Izobell and well-known material performed by the best of the best the Cape has to offer.

    Tickets from Computicket, priced R110. Starts: 8pm. Duration: 90 minutes - 20 minute interval.

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