A Song tells a story
Fri Oct 11, 18:30 - Fri Oct 11, 23:00
Marabi Club
ABOUT
A SONG TELLS A STORY is Gallo Record Company's storytelling vehicle and theme for 2024, presenting stories behind some of the best songs ever from their catalogue.
The art of storytelling through song, singers, and musicians crafting lyrics, melodies, and rhythms to paint colourful pictures is what resonates with audiences. Inspired by “A Song Tells A Story", the title of a song by the iconic South African afro-fusion band Stimela from their 1991 album Siyaya, “A song could tell a story of a lifetime, and a song could paint a picture of a dream.”
In this unique concert, Gallo Record Company in partnership with WOMAD SA takes a deep dive and unpacks the stories behind some of the most memorable songs by legendary artists. Some of the artists gracing the stage will include one of South Africa's oldest and most successful Mbaqanga groups, The Soul Brothers, and renowned bassist Lucas Senyatso, among others.
From its ambience, décor and sound quality, The Marabi Club is one of the jewels of the inner city and certainly one of (if not) the finest club presenting live music in South Africa today.
Lifetime Achievement Awards will be bestowed upon Black Moses Gwenya, Don Mattera (posthumously), jazz journalist Gwen Ansell, and Caiphus Semenya. This concert will also celebrate the anniversary of 30 years of diplomatic ties with Cuba.