The SAMA award-winning Sterling EQ is celebrating 10 years in the business this year, and the trio kicks off their celebrations with a performance at one of their favourite Cape Town venues, Café Roux on Saturday 4 March.
Known for changing the face of instrumental music in South Africa and beyond with their extraordinary fusion of virtuosity and fresh beats, Sterling EQ boasts four successful releases, over 1000 live performances since 2007, and thousands of followers worldwide. They have performed in 13 countries and for live audiences of up to 40,000, and on live broadcasts to millions of global television viewers. Sterling EQ proudly boasts a South African Music Award (2011), Tempo Award (2013) and a Ghoema Music Award (2013) as well as various further nominations.
Intimate Noordhoek venue
Back on popular demand for their seventh performance at Café Roux, the trio lists this intimate Noordhoek venue as one of their favourite places to perform worldwide. “There’s something about the ambience and the audience that has made each past performance at Café Roux memorable in its own right. We have loads of great musical memories from here, as well as special moments with the audience and the wonderful staff, and we are looking forward to creating more!” says Carina, the group’s flautist.
The programme promises to enthrall young and old and will include breathtaking instrumental acrobatics expected in pieces like Asturias and Spain, innovative arrangements of classical pieces like Handel’s Sarabande, soulful melodies such as AR Raman’s Mumbai Theme, locally inspired numbers including some kwaito, kwela and “Afrikaans instrumentals”, as well as Sterling EQ originals, Eastern European inspired pieces and, inevitably, a bit of Jethro Tull.
About Sterling EQ
The acclaimed trio is lead by celebrated flute virtuoso Carina Bruwer who is also widely known for her marathon swimming feats, with the dynamic Ariella Caira enchanting on the electric cello, and ace violinist and composer Luca Hart, whose Grappelli-inspired improvisations has audiences in awe. These three classically trained virtuosos share dozens of awards, degrees and distinctions between them, as well as a passion for the latest beats and pop music trends.
Through regular live performances, playing at SA’s most coveted events, touring their albums, sharing stages with global music icons, and enjoying extensive media coverage across all mainstream media, the all-woman supergroup has inspired music fans and fellow musicians alike, with numerous new acts popping up within the Sterling-coined genre of “instrumental pop”.
Career highlights include winning an SA Music Award in 2011 (becoming only the second all-girl band in a decade to do so), signing a major record deal with EMI South Africa in 2011, performing across 12 countries at top events like the SAMA Awards Show, the FIFA Congress Opening Ceremony and Official World Cup Banquet (2010), the World Travel Awards in India, Dubai, Durban and Johannesburg, SA Idols 2011 (guest artist), the IPL 2009 Opening Matches and the Cape Town Stadium launch and numerous private and corporate parties, events and showcases; as well as collaborating with the likes of Boney M, Dave van Vuuren and Loyiso Bala, and sharing stages with artists such as Snow Patrol, Carole Samaha and Lira.
What: Sterling EQ
Where and when: Cafe Roux, Noordhoek on 4 March
Book: Webtickets
Details: Tickets cost R140. The show starts at 8.30pm and guests can arrive from 6.30pm and order from Café Roux’s dinner menu. Enquiries can be made on michelle@caferoux.co.za / 021 789 2538.
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