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With an incredible line-up of international and local artists and delectable choice of gourmet food, the fifth DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival is set to live up to its reputation as South Africa’s top culinary and entertainment festival.
Running over two days, October 7 and 8, the headline act for the Saturday will be the Academy Award-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winning actor and hip-hop recording artist, Common.
Festivalgoers are in for a rare treat with some of the best rap songs from his 11 studio albums. Common’s 11th studio album Black America Again, released in November 2016, includes the socially conscious single Black America Again featuring Stevie Wonder, as well the anthem Letter to the Free, which was the end-title track to Ava Duvernay’s powerful Oscarnominated documentary, 13th.
The line-up for the weekend includes international music heavyweights such as Imagination feat John Leee; British soul singer, songwriter and musician Omar, who received an MBE for services to the British Music Industry in 2012; American-born R&B musician Alexander O’Neal, who has created a cult following across the globe; and Nigerian award-winning world music artist Femi Kuti.
The multi-award winning British soul group Imagination feat Leee John, is best known for its classic hits such as Body Talk, Just An illusion, Flashback, Music & Lights and Changes.
With sales of more than 30 million albums worldwide, the legacy of Imagination’s music lives on through a long list of samples, remixes and adaptations by major contemporary stars.
Destiny’s Child (with Beyoncé) sampled Just An Illusion on their 1998 self-titled debut album.
Alexander O’Neal is one of R&Bs most iconic names, with chart smash Criticize still lighting up dance floors across the world 30 years after its release.
Signed by Prince in the early days as part of The Time, O’Neal’s journey as part of various bands propelled him to be the solo artist he is today.
London born, Nigerian raised Femi Kuti is the son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and grandchild of political campaigner and women’s rights activist, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti.
In 1986, Femi started his own band and began establishing himself as an artist independent of his father’s legacy.
Today, he has six albums under his belt, and has worked with and supported numerous industry giants such as Mos Def, Common, Jane’s Addiction and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Lloyd Cornwall, director of the festival says the first DStv Delicious Festival held in 2013 took place over only one day.
“The festival has become so popular that we extended it over two days for the first time last year.
“It’s also the second consecutive year it will be held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
“The prime location and worldclass facilities, along with its nine entry and exit points make it the perfect venue choice.”
“On Saturday, with Common headlining, we expect a major party vibe and an unforgettable day of local and international talent on the Sunday. Our DStv Kids’ Zone will offer kids a feast of fun and will keep them super-busy while parents enjoy the music and scrumptious food,” continued Cornwall.
The local line-up for this year’s festival will be announced at a later stage.
Our DStv Kids’ Zone will offer kids a feast of fun and will keep them superbusy while parents enjoy the music and scrumptious food. Lloyd Cornwall director of the festival Tickets are officially on sale and available from
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