2010 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts announced

Opening the season on Sunday, 21 November, is Just Jinjer and this year's line-up includes the greats of South African music: Freshlyground, Mango Groove, Prime Circle, The Parlotones, Zebra and Giraffe, Jesse Clegg, Goldfish, aKing, and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

Back for a second year are Farryl Purkiss, Dan Patlansky and Jamali, whilst newcomers Inge Beckmann, Civil Twilight, Jack Parow and Francois van Coke, Isochronous and Kidofdoom join the line-up of top artists offering a chance to hear some new sounds.

Soul music

The Old Mutual Encounters Concerts (28 November, 30 January, 27 February, and 20 March) offer a variety of soul music. Artists from different genres including TKZee, Lira, Loyiso and RJ Benjamin collaborate with their chosen friends for special one-off performances.

Mango Groove will be hitting the high notes on 5 December. Freshly Ground leads into the holiday season on 12 December, whilst up-and-coming brother-friends rock group Civil Twilight gives new meaning to Boxing Day on 26 December.

Prime Circle to start the new year

Prime Circle will kick-off the new year on 2 January. Hard on their heels on 9 January will be The Parlotones, whilst the audience is introduced to Jack Parow and Francois van Coke on 16 January.

Acoustic music is the scene when Farryl Purkiss, Dan Patlansky and Inge Beckmann will appear on 23 January. Isochronous and Kidofdoom will be on 6 February and Zebra on 13 February. On 20 February, Jesse Clegg's own style of rock music. Goldfish set the scene on 6 March and all-girl group Jamali on 13 March. Classical fans will love the sounds of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra on 27 March. aKing bring the season to a close on 3 April.

Diverse blends of music

The Old Mutual Encounters series offers diverse blends of music that get to the heart of the African beat. TKZee, on 28 November, celebrate their SAMA-nominated album "Coming Home" and Khuli Chana introduces us to vernacular rap. When diva Lira takes the stage on 30 January expect to hear her soaring voice with Afro-pop, jazz and R&B. R&B artist Loyiso takes the stage on 27 February and is joined by soul singer/songwriter Chad Saaiman. On 20 March RJ Benjamin will be in concert in the company of hip-hop artist Slikour.

The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Rhodes Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town) on Sundays from 5.30 to 7pm. Gates open at 4pm.

For further information and ticket prices, phone +27 (0)21 799 8783/8620 or go to www.sanbi.org. Tickets can be booked on www.webtickets.co.za.

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2010 Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts lineup:

• 21 November - Just Jinjer
  
• 28 November - Old Mutual Encounter: TKZee featuring Khuli Chana
  
• 5 December - Mango Groove
  
• 12 December - Freshlyground
  
• 16, 17, 18 and 19 December - Carols by Candlelight
  
• 26 December - Civil Twilight
  
• 31 December - New Year's Eve Concert ft. Johnny Clegg and Loading Zone
  
• 2 January - Prime Circle
  
• 9 January - The Parlotones
  
• 16 January - Jack Parow and Francois van Coke
  
• 23 January - Farryl Purkiss, Dan Patlansky and Inge Beckmann
  
• 30 January - Old Mutual Encounter: Lira and co.
  
• 6 February - Isochronus and Kidofdoom
  
• 13 February - Zebra & Giraffe
  
• 20 February - Jesse Clegg
  
• 27 February - Old Mutual Encounter: Loyiso featuring Chad Saaiman
  
• 6 March - Goldfish
  
• 13 March - Jamali
  
• 20 March - Old Mutual Encounter: Simphiwe Dana
  
• 27 March - The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
  
• 3 April - aKING