SELIM KAGEE - PERFORMS IN CAPE TOWN

 

Classic-pop singing sensation Selim Kagee, accompanied by the Hugo Lambrechts Orchestra will take to the Artscape Theater stage for one performance only on 1st Feb 2014 at 9pm as part of the Suidoosterfees.

Selim Kagee welcomes back renowned Spanish guitar maestro Bienyameen Camroodien as well as the the outstanding talents of 19-year old violin virtuoso Donne de Kock to join him on stage for this once off concert, with musical direction by Riaan van Wyk.

Apart from the songs on his album, Kagee introduces a selection of romantic standards in both English and Italian, such as “Love Me Tender”, “Besame Mucho”, “Can’t Help Falling Inlove” and evergreens such as “O Sole Mio” and “Surrender”.

Booking is through Computicket on 0861 915 8000, or at any Shoprite/Checkers outlet or online at www.computicket.co.za. Tickets cost R150 per ticket. The show is sponsored by Secbands.

Tickets cost R150 and are available at Computicket.

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SELIM KAGEE – CRY FOR LOVE (PIANGO D’AMORE)

Some of the worlds most creative and inspired voices take a little while longer to mature, percolate and surge to the fore. Thirty-four-year-old vocal master Selim Kagee is one such case in point who’s stepped forward with his debut album Cry For Love (Piango D’Amore).

His stellar 12-track EMI Music debut into a world of contemporary classics has been a work and dream that’s been evolving over the past 20 years for the Cape Town born-and-raised musician. “I’ve always had a great desire to perform, act and express my creative side,” Kagee admits.

After an impromptu audition at Kagee’s graphic design business last year, respected songwriter and producer Ridgway heard the marketability of his voice, and before long the two embarked on a journey that’s culminated in EMI Music signing Kagee to the international label.

The title track and first single from Cry For Love (Piango D’Amore) released to radio in April was penned by both Kagee and Ridgway, and as an introduction the beautifully written and recorded original does well in setting the mood for what now follows on the full-length album. “Ave Maria” and Kagee’s take on Joe Cocker’s 1974 hit single “You Are So Beautiful” are another two fine examples of what happens when you add a great voice to equally respectful arrangements.

YTP RADIO presents "The Story Of Selim Kagee" LIVE on Thursday, November 14th at 8 p.m. (est).