Concerts in the Park: MANGO GROOVE, NOMADIC ORCHESTRA, BAM BAM BROWN & DUKES OF NOTE

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK Presents MANGO GROOVE, NOMADIC ORCHESTRA, BAM BAM BROWN & DUKES OF NOTE

Join us from 10am on Sunday 26 March 2023 at the CBD’s favourite park and one-and-only band stand. Bring your friends, family, dogs and selves (no drinks) and let’s come together in De Waal Park with live music and safe and serene surroundings.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK rocks Cape Town’s live music scene, showcasing world-class local talent in the Mother City’s historical park – for everyone!

It’s about coming together – nation building – around community, around music, around nature.

Kids under 13 have free entry - no ticket needed.

*** Please note NO ALCOHOL, glass or beverages are allowed to be brought into the event ***

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MANGO GROOVE is an undisputed national treasure who is now firmly part of the South African national consciousness. Their 10 times platinum debut studio album “Mango Groove” firmly established them as one of the all-time greats in South African musical history and one of the songs from the album, “Special Star” has become one of the most iconic South African anthems of all times. Since then the group with its uniquely eclectic Big Band “Marabi Pop” sounds has captured the hearts of the country and the world. Powered by Claire Johnson’s distinctive, crystal clear soaring vocals and featuring the unique texturing of pennywhistle and big band marabi horns, Mango Groove has racked up the achievements and firmly established themselves as one of South Africa’s most recognized and distinctive bands.

The group’s highlights have been innumerable, profound, ground-breaking and record-setting. Over the years they’ve racked up 30 times platinum sales in South Africa alone and an eye-watering set of live attendance records that still stands for any artist in SA today: 6 sold-out shows at the Sun City Superbowl, 6 consecutive sold-out shows at the Standard Bank Arena and performing in front of a whopping 20 000 plus crowd at Green Point Stadium.

They’ve carved out their mark in history: their music was used in NBC’s worldwide broadcast of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison; the group also headlined the concert of Mandela’s inauguration. Furthermore, Mango Groove has been ambassadors in taking SA music to the rest of the world. They were the only South African group to perform at the handover of Hong Kong to China and the only SA act to feature on the Freddy Mercury Tribute concert broadcast to over a billion people. They appeared in front of 200 000 people at the SOS Racisme concert in Paris and received no fewer than three breathtaking encores at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Mango Groove has been instrumental in a host of social awareness and fund-raising initiatives such as AIDS, literacy, conservation and education. In the recent past the band has been adding to their existing fanbase with their uniquely expressive headline appearances at key events such as Oppikoppie, Splashy Fen, Rocking the Daisies and Park Acoustics festivals.

This year they’ll be the headline act at De Waal Park’s iconic Concerts in the Park on March 26^th, 2023.

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NOMADIC ORCHESTRA is a five-piece brass dance band from Cape Town. The key objective of the Nomads - as they’re affectionately referred to - is to get people moving! The band plays

infectious, high-energy dance music guaranteed to get feet tapping and limbs flailing. They’re strongly influenced by traditional music from the countries of South-Eastern Europe: Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. They’re also influenced by Klezmer, gypsy and circus music as well as contemporary western party music. Their musical training brings a strong jazz aesthetic to the band, and thus an emphasis on improvisation.

Nomadic Orchestra has played at some of the biggest festivals in South Africa. These include Rocking the Daisies, OppiKoppi, Flamjangled Tea Party, Up The Creek, Synergy, Earthdance, Resonance, White Mountain, Lavender Fest, Park Acoustics, Capital Craft Beer Festival, Balkanology (Resurrection, Metamorphosis, Greek Mythology, Animal Farm) and Splashy Fen. They have also completed a very successful European tour and released their 3rd studio album titled “Out & About”.

They’ll be performing at Concerts in the Park on March 26^th, 2023.

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BAM BAM BROWN

Cape Town's Bam Bam Brown has been one of the most innovative producers and performers of his era. He is one of few musicians to have featured on every major local festival line-up in a single year, and has taken his music to Europe, Asia and parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. Brown's unique eclectic blend of indie, soul and pop influences is a tribute to his bi-racial heritage. His live and electronic performances combine razor sharp lyrics with soulful melodies and endless infectious rhythms.

Bam Bam Brown has performed at many noteworthy South African festivals such as Rocking The Daisies, National Arts Festival, Oppikoppi, Design Indaba, Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts, Smoking Dragon Festival, Park Acoustics, Feastival and also out with SA, in Germany, India, Mozambique and Namibia.

This year he’ll also be performing at Concerts in the Park on March 26^th, 2023.

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DUKES OF NOTE is a treasured Cape Town gem of a band that was first formed in 2014.

If your idea of fun is meeting the real life Jack Sparrow and his crew, this steampunk-carnival-rock band with their elaborate dress and energetic theatrics delivers fabulous feel-good madness and mystery. We can also guarantee that Nick Nightshade & co and their funky rapport with the audience will have you up and dancing in no time. Come and join the fun of Balkan rhythms, gypsy funk, vintage blues & swing and some good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll too!

The eccentric Dukes of Note are a beloved act in the Mother City’s muso joints of note as well as at many festival venues up and down the country.

This year they'll be returning to perform at Concerts in the Park on March 26^th, 2023.

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