Music of the night
My Emancipation evening continued its cultural trend with “Seretse and Friends” at Village Cafe. When I arrived the show had started some time before. I was eventually sorry to have missed the beginning because the show was great.
A mix of genres was presented as Seretse invited several different artistes to the stage. Dazzling jazz and reggae guitar riffs and solos from Wayne McGregor and Seretse were followed by alternative songstress Dominique. A young songwriters protest song “Poor People Rights” drew sympathy for the toll road extortion sufferers. Glamma and the (aptly named) Boneless Crew dancers provided some DJ entertainment before we were wowed by the amazing jazz stylings of Ellan Edwards.
The highlight of the second half was Ivad, a true reggae singer. His soulful lyrics and sound had everyone in the place rocking. Unfortunately I had to leave before the end but it was an evening well-spent. It is too easy sometimes to forget how rich our musical soul is.
