Lucas Senyatso’s music comeback to climax in Durban
The accomplished song writer, producer and bassist comes to Durban's The Jazzy Raibbow for one night in anticipation of his second album.
LEGENDARY South African musician, bass player and songwriter Lucas Senyatso heads to Durban for one special show to complete his 2017 national tour in anticipation of his upcoming second album.
Senyatso will be at The Jazzy Rainbow in Morningside with Dalisu Ndlazi on double bass, Sbu Zondi on drums, and award-winning producer Nduduzo Makhathini on piano on Thursday, 14 December at 8pm.
He was born in 1972 in Mahikeng and enrolled with Mmabana Mmabatho as a bass guitar student in 1986 and four years later he joined local band Shine, playing with them for seven years.
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“I received a call from the legendary Hugh Masekela, to join his band on a full time basis. I immediately flew to the USA and Europe for a tour. Every three to six months we were out of the country performing overseas.
Countries and cities I have toured are too many to mention. That was the beginning of bigger things. In no time, word of mouth spread all over Johannesburg about the new bassist in town,” he explained.
Stars like Sibongile Khumalo, Gloria Bosman, Judith Sephuma, Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu, Austin (USA), Keiko Matsui (Japan) have used his services as a studio session musician, live performer and songwriter.
In 2006 Senyatso released his debut album, All of Me and received two SAMA nominations. In 2007 he recorded and toured Japan with Keiko Matsui with her Moyo project.
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As an accomplished song writer, producer, bassist, Senyatso decided to go back home after spending 15 years in Johannesburg, to give back to his community by teaching bass guitar.
“It is my responsibility to give back to my community, and also to the institution that made me who I am today. I am very excited to be part of the teaching staff at Mmabana Mahikeng,”Senyatso said.
Bookings: 031 303 8398 / jazzyrainbow@mweb.co.za for R100 that includes one drink.
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