Noirwave to hit the stage on Human Rights Day
This past year we have been have been so inspired by the work of Petite Noir and his wife Rharha Nembhard
GET ready to ride the “Noirwave” on Human Rights day on Wednesday, March 21, when one of South Africa’s most popular artists, Petite Noir, will perform at Cape Town’s scenic live venue, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Petite Noir is Yannick Ilunga, a Belgian-born Congolese singer, songwriter, musician and record producer from Cape Town.
This talented, genre-defying artist released his debut EP The King of Anxiety in January 2015 on Domino Records. The EP, featuring Till We Ghosts and Chess, was followed up in September 2015 with his debut album, La Vie Est Belle/Life Is Beautiful. Both releases received worldwide media acclaim with the album receiving an outstanding metacritic rating.
The influential music site Pitchfork gave The King of Anxiety an 8.2 score and hailed Petite Noir “pop music’s future” in their review.
In the UK Down and Best playlisted by BBC 6 Music.
La Vie Est Belle/Life Is Beautiful went on to win Best Alternative Album at the SA Music Awards (Samas). The videos for Best and La Vie Est Belle also made headlines, pushing the creative boundaries with their visionary imagery.
LVEB was produced in collaboration with Urban Outfitters and directed by Alan Del Rio Ortiz, with Ilunga’s creative director of NoirNoirNoir Agency – Rochelle “Rha Rha” Nembhard. Petite Noir is to release a new single in May.
Slow Jack was formed in 2015 and has grown into an ensemble of some of the most talented musicians in Cape Town.
With power vocals, astounding guitar work and music that speak of abundance, hardship and everyday life that affects us all, they render a rare and seldom seen were chemistry on stage. Since its inception, Slow Jack caught on like wild fire, soon ticking off the boxes of success.
Jayme van Tonder, vocalist and violinist from Slow Jack, says sharing the stage with Petite Noir is one of the highlights in their career. “This past year we have been so inspired by the work of Petite Noir and his wife Rharha Nembhard. He has achieved so much in such a short time, with so many international accomplishments.
“It is an honour to open for the King of Noirwave on one of South Africa’s most prestigious stages.”
Concert Tickets are available for all concerts at any time from www.webtickets.co.za R135 to R180 and will be available from Kirstenbosch, unless sold out online.
Gates open at 4pm. The concert is from 5.15pm to 7m. Note: All concerts go ahead irrespective of rain. Regret no refunds are issued.
Picnic hampers from Moyo Restaurant Kirstenbosch (021 762 9585) or the Kirstenbosch Tea Room (021 797 4883). Refreshments will be on sale at all the concerts.