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Emile Minnie and his band will be launching the traditionally Afrikaans artist’s new French album ‘Chanson’ at the Alma Cafe, Alma Rd in Rosebank on Sunday March 7 at 7pm.
Afrikaans superstar singer Laurika Rauch has described Minnie as one of SA’s best songwriters. She recently recorded three of his songs on her latest album. The artist has been a critical favourite of reviewers for a long time and has a loyal fan base among enthusiasts of Afrikaans music. ‘Chanson’ is set extend his appeal further beyond just the Afrikaans music market.
With the new French album, Minnie is breathing new life into old favourites like ‘La vie en rose’ and ‘Je ne regrette rien’. Audiences should expect to experience the charm of the French chanson, presented with Minnie’s typical energy and style and fleshed out by a full band sound.
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The artist’s ‘Nagmusiek’ album was recently nominated for a SAMA for best alternative Afrikaans album. Minnie was also a runner-up in the Huisgenoot/You Songwriting Competition, and he was a finalist in the World Song Contest.
Minnie used to be part of the electro-pop duo Vlam in the early part of the decade. The group won a Kanna award at the KKNK festival for their production ‘Vonk Voort!’ and was also nominated for two Geraas Music Awards for their album ‘Bevonk!’
The artist went solo in 2002 and subsequently racked up a series of high profile performances, including starring at the International Music Festival in Chile in 2003 and performing with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra at Die Burger’s Christmas concerts in the same year and in 2004. Minnie released his debut solo album ‘Onderwater Drome’ in 2005.
For this performance, Minnie will combine French songs with favourites from his previous three albums, as well as give the audience a taste of his next album, ‘Supernova’.
* Book on 021 685 7377. For more information, visit www.emileminnie.com.
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