BCT: Living in Benoni all your life has surely given you fond memories of the place – what are they?
KK: I have lovely memories of going to the Bunny Park for a picnic with my cousins and family; I still go there to this day.
I have also enjoyed tranquil and enjoyable moments at the lakes.
It’s a pity that the present youth can’t experience and develop fond memories of growing up in a natural environment, due to negative elements in the area.
As Benonian I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.
The warmth and friendliness from our community has and is always welcome; with open hearts and helping hands.
BCT: Tell us about your achievements as a Benonian?
KK: I’ve had an interest in singing from the age of three and growing up, also took part in dance and plays during my eisteddfod years.
I started from six years old in our local eisteddfods that used to be held in Actonville and all over Gauteng, in all the Indian communities.
After completing my diploma in business management in 2005 at the Ekurhuleni Technical College, my desire to pursue the arts in vocal music led me to embark on a musical career in Chennai, India.
I enrolled at the TVG’s Academy of Indian Music and Arts (AIMA) as a resident scholar in August 2006 and I am an ongoing international scholar until now.
BCT: How did your journey to India benefit you?
KK: My ultimate aim was to record my melodious voice and share it with fellow South Africans, as there is always a need to exhibit and appreciate new talent.
I jetted off once again to Chennai in January 2016, to record my first CD titled ‘Oorvalam’ which means: “A procession with the deities”.
BCT: How do you use your achievements to benefit the community of Benoni?
KK: I established Triple K Productions (Kamenie Kumarsamy Katha) this year, which holds vocal classes in Rynsoord; and is open from children as young as four years old, through to the elderly.
You’re never too young or old to sing, whether it’s just for a hobby or as a profession.
BCT: You are 30 years old and have achieved so much. What are your future plans?
KK: I hope to take my music career to great heights, locally and internationally.
I want to write and create music in all genres.
I also look forward to my upcoming debut CD launch on November 6, at the Shree Benoni Gujarati Hindu Seva Samaj in Actonville.
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