Roeshdien Jaz, otherwise known as Mr Jaz, takes a radical musical directional shift on his new single, The Calling – set to be released in May, 2017, at the Cornerstone Institute in Cape Town.
The show will also feature MC Phil de Lange from Smile Radio, and guest artists Monique Hellenberg from The Voice and Goldfish, Sipho “Kotobason” Ndebele, James Bhemgee from SA’s Got Talent, Ernestine Deane from Moodphase5, Makeeda Swan and Elton Goslett and more.
Celebrating six years since his popular radio hit, Feel for Life, in 2010, Roeshdien’s new work is inspired by his remarkable journey of overcoming cancer.
As the Cornerstone Institute’s first official brand ambassador, Roeshdien will be publicly releasing The Calling at the Cape Town campus. In his words, the song has “an irresistible beat, embracing diversity with a compelling personal message, which intends to resonate deeply with the listener.”
Introduced to producer Charlie Hamilton via Music Exchange
Roeshdien originally started writing the verse, chorus and melody while still in music school 13 years ago. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2012, he spent 19 months recovering, which gave him the time and space to reflect on this challenging, but ultimately enlightening chapter of his life.
Realising how precious life is and that “it is not how much time we have on this planet, but ultimately how we choose to occupy our time”, the single came into being.
“In 2016, I was introduced to producer, songwriter and lyricist, Charlie Hamilton, via Music Exchange, an annual music conference in Cape Town. Charlie has worked with the likes of TKzee and Idols winner, Jody, and is no stranger to the South African music scene. We combined our creative energies and the song took on its own rhythm and finally evolved into The Calling, allowing us to reconnect with our roots and what makes us a people,” said Roeshdien.
Who: Mr Jaz
What: The Calling launch
Where: Cornerstone Institute, 5 May, 2017
Tickets: www.computicket.co.za, Cornerstone Institute
Info: www.roeshdienjaz.com, www.cornerstone.ac.za, www.ariscancerfoundation.org
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