VIDEO: Movement gives underground musos public platform
"We as South Africans live among talented artists but some are trapped in the shadows, and need to be given the platform to shine."
UNDERGROUND musicians will be showcased at a Dark to Light Movement event at the Happy Hippo, 222 Mahatma Gandhi (Point) Road, on Saturday, 30 November from 11.30am until late.
Speaking on the motivation behind the event, local musician Levit Phungula, said he has been in the music ‘game’ for the past 17 years and has gained nothing from the journey.
“We as South Africans live among talented artists but some are trapped in the shadows and need to be given the platform to shine. The Dark to Light Movement has been created to help give these underground musicians a chance to perform for the public and get their music out there,” he said.
Sisa Ngoma, also involved in the project, said the aim is to spread the message that being South African, a diverse nation, we need to actually promote diversity and unity and to provide a platform for underground artists.
“By launching the event we want people from different backgrounds and communities to come together and link up, to help each other and to fight stereotypes. Our aim is to also form a partnership with universities and municipal departments to encourage people who haven’t been given the chance to shine,” he said.
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A call goes out to artists from all types of music genres, DJs, bands and artists, to join in the movement.
Performing at the event on 30 November will be Levit Phungula, A.M, Jabulani Majola, Summer Du Preez, Senzo Mlotha, Hloniphani Art, Vernotile, Roots of Kush, Slu, Mike Makhosini, Stone Soup, SMS, ARVs, Mfihlelo Ngoma, Isizukulwane Sosiba, Cyril, Miguanz, Bright Da Poet, Clement Singh Rathore, Rwelisan, and DJs La Tshepo, DJ Lactor and DJ Tronic.
The event MC will be Wandi The Great.
This is also a charity event, and funds will go towards buying Christmas presents for underprivileged children.
Tickets are R50. To purchase, WhatsApp 074 058 8207.
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