INASMUCH

Mbira attacks, drums counter, mandolin returns.

An unexpected and wholly spontaneous encounter between three seasoned improvisors using drums, saxophone, mandolin, african instruments and surprise.

Niklas Zimmer (drums) is a German-South African artist and musician working in photography, sound and performance. As a progressive percussionist, he has collaborated with James Webb and Brydon Bolton. He is founder of the Upland07 music label. www.upland07.com

Garth Erasmus (saxophone and traditional african instruments) is a painter, instrument maker and musician. Since 1999 he has performed most often with Khoi Khonnexion, and frequently collaborates with the poet Malika Ndlovu as well as the dancer / choreographer Jacki Job and the free jazz outfit Riempie Vasmaak. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Erasmus

Brendon Bussy (mandolin and electronics) is a composer, electro acoustic performer, artist and inventor. He performs with Masha du Toit as Shower Songs, creates music for theater and promotes unconventional instrument making through the New Old Old New project. In 2003, he released Diesel Geiger (Open Records). www.brendonbussy.co.za

Photo credits: (Niklas Zimmer: David Mtshali)

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At SerialWorks

When: Sunday 14Nov 2010
Time: Doors open at 4.30pm, music starts 6pm
Where: Woodstock Industrial Centre, 66 Albert Road
Entrance: R30
Bring extra cash for food & drinks
Pretty please RSVP by Friday 12 Nov.