Qü : Reprise On 2nd Avenue album launch with Jodi Fredericks & Seth Grey
Sat Jun 15, 20:00 - Sat Jun 15, 22:00
The Commons
ABOUT
An electrifying symphony of soulful expression, Reprise on 2nd Avenue is the highly anticipated solo album from South African artist Qü. Tight at the seams, Reprise on 2nd Avenue brims with deeply nuanced compositions, intricate production and immaculate presentation. Featuring notable collaborators Solethu Madasa (on spiritual lament “Amandla”), Lwanda Gogwana (on the charged “Gangsta Regime”), and turntablist supreme Lazola Ndamase (on “Bad Bulletin” and “Self Sabotage”) Reprise on 2nd Avenue takes on inter-personal matters, socio-political affairs, and spiritual deep-dives; a sonic masterpiece in the making. Reprise on 2nd Avenue is not just music but rather a symphony of genres colliding to create an unforgettable auditory experience.
About the artist:
Qü is a recording artist/ producer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Starting his musical journey with his band Johnny Cradle, Qü has been merging hip-hop, reggae and African soul influences to inform his songwriting, production style and vocal delivery to deliver genre ambiguous but emotionally engaging soundtracks.
With support from Jodi Fredericks and Seth Grey duo.
Singer, songwriter, performing artist and session musician Jodi Fredericks, is no stranger to the South African music scene.
From performing locally at festivals such as MosJazz, Jazz on the Rocks and The Cape Town International Jazz Festival to festivals abroad such as The World Jazz Festival in India and Netherlands.
Jodi has worked on recording projects with local notable artists, such as Jimmy Nevis and Benjamin Jephta.
Seth Grey, Rnb and Neo-soul artist/producer from Somerset West, known for his smooth vocals and warm tone, grew up in a musical home and has been singing for as long as he can remember. From a young age, Seth has undergone musical training to hone his undeniable natural talent – even going so far as to complete a year of operatic training at Stellenbosch University, and obtaining his diploma in performing arts at the Cape Music Institute, which has further diversified his abilities. Since graduating in 2018, he has worked as a backing vocalist for local artists such as Craig Lucas, Jimmy Nevis, Chad Saaiman, Emo Adams, Salome and international artists, Tevin Campbell and Karyn White on their respective Southern African tours.
Additional info:
- No reserved seating for the evening.
- Venue is licensed. Food and drinks will be for sale on the evening.
- Merch for sale on the evening via M-PIRE Music.
- Ticket price excludes a minimal ticket admin fee.