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Hope Concert
Hope Concert
A Concert for Hope: The ever-affable, gracious and community spirited musician RenÈ Tshiakanyi will be hosting a one-off sun-downer Hope Concert at the Alliance Francaise de Durban for one night only, Thurs 29 September starting at 7pm, as a fund raiser for Lifeline Durban
Tshiakanyi has gathered some of his musician friends for a feel-good, eclectic musical evening soiree. Joining Tshiakanyi on the bill are singers Durban-based singer, pianist and songwriterChloe Clark; lyrical soprano and actress, Camilla Rogers and jazz singer and administrator Thulile Zama (from Heels Over Head), as well as master percussionist Richard Ellis.
Rene Tshiakanyi is a brand ambassador for Lifeline Durban - a respected and experienced NGO offering a professional and confidential counselling service dealing with emotional crisis, trauma, abuse, violence, rape, HIV / AIDS and depression / suicide.
On the programme for the evening will be RenÈ Tshiakanyi performing a short set of original tunes with Richard Ellis on percussion. The featured soloists: Chloe Clark, Camilla Rogers and Thulile Zama will al do some solo pieces of their own materials - and then combine for some duos and quartet vocal pieces included Adele's 'To make you feel my love' and Thiakanyi's own 'A beautiful Friend'.
Shaun Smith the owner of Fusion cafÈ at the Alliance has put together a light and affordable menu for the evening - with options for vegetarians; a pudding menu and a cheeseboard, and the coffee machine will be on, and the bar will be open.
Enjoy a delectable evening of delicious French-inspired cuisine; familiar and original music in the comfortable Al Fresco Alliance Française de Durban courtyard - while supporting a worthwhile cause.
Tickets are R100 per person. For advance booking you can contact the Alliance Française on 031- 312 9582 or purchase tickets at the door. The venue is 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside. It is advisable to book meals ahead of time.