Dave Reynolds and Pops Mohamed have done over 170 concerts together. Their recent album Live in Grahamstown was nominated for a SAMA for Best Jazz Album. To download a free track click here and follow the steps:
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Kora, mbira, Khoisan mouthbow
Pops plays indigenous African instruments (kora, mbira & Khoisan mouthbow) and has received two lifetime achievement awards principally for his work with the Kalahari Bushmen, who he featured at Afrika Burn.
Dave plays the Caribbean steelpans and a 10 string acoustic harp guitar and is mostly known for work he has done with jazz and folk musicians such as Andy Narell, Hugh Masekela, Steve Newman, Sipho Gumede, Chris Tokalon and Tony Cox.
The duo’s upcoming show in the Western Cape is part of the Franschhoek Literary Festival on Friday 18 May 2018. Earlier in the day there’ll be speakers including Jacques Pauw, Zapiro and Gus Silber, after which Dave and Pops will be joined by bass man extraordinaire Schalk Joubert for a show at 7pm. For tickets scroll down to the last event https://www.webtickets.co.za/mobi/EventCategory.aspx?itemid=1479770215
The following day, Saturday 19 May, they perform at the Alma Café in Rosebank. Seating just 50 people, the concert at this cosy venue will also be with Schalk Joubert on bass and includes dinner. The Alma Café only does telephonic bookings and fills up fast, so best to book at 021 685 7377.
‘Sound Therapy & Music’
The next morning, Sunday 20 May at 10am they team up with yoga instructor Rahle Dusheiko for a Day of Yoga, Sound Therapy & Music at the Sangha Spot in Muizenberg. Participants can expect a deep relaxation yoga class (no prior experience necessary), a sound journey meditation, lunch and an intimate musical performance.
If you get in early and pledge support now, you can help make this wonderful new initiative a reality. Space is limited to 20, and general admission (after enough pledges have been collected) is more expensive. Pledge here, quick: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/46189-a-day-of-yoga-sound-therapy-music-with-dave-reynolds-pops-mohamed-rahle-dusheiko/?lc=75430311
Dave Reynolds expands on the significance of music: “Scientists have shown us only very recently what we’ve felt all along. Namely, that if we zoom in deep enough, human beings are made up of vibrations. It’s no surprise that sound and music are so powerful and can restore balance, energize us and help us build a more integrated society.”
“In the name of progress, we have often thrown out the baby with the bath water – cast aside the wisdom and understanding of our ancestors. Studying the music of the Khoisan and learning about their culture has convinced me that, for the sake of our children and the earth, we need to stop and listen to what ancient cultures have shown us – before it’s too late,” adds Pops Mohamed.
Who: Dave Reynolds and Pops Mohamed concerts
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