Ami Faku and Urban Village: Trailblazers in their own right

 The first instalment of Bassline Live features 2020 SAMA female artist of the year Ami Faku and Urban Village, a young quartet from Soweto that has been dubbed as the finest act to emerge from the post-Mandela era.

 A rare musical gem

Ami Faku’s music has enjoyed record sales, charted on various streaming platforms, and has featured in some of the biggest entertainment brands in the world. She debuted with a gold status album Imali, was Deezer’s most streamed female artist in South Africa in 2019, and the hit jam ‘Uwrongo’ with Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion even made it into Barak Obama’s playlist in 2020.

Heirs of a sprawling urban village

Urban Village is seen as making big strides to illuminate the black experience through music. They have used their mixed legacies that are quintessential to Soweto to create music that is steeped in the cultural consciousness of yesteryear and in the process have managed to not only carve out a unique place for themselves in the South African music landscape, but also export their rock, jazz and pop-infused sounds to the continent and the rest of the world.

This marks the first of the Bassline Live at The Lyric Series 2020.
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author and most Dynamic performer Lira, returns to The Lyric Theatre stage, as the opening act for the Bassline Live at the Lyric Series 2020.

This is what Lira has to say, about what to expect:
“I’m steadily building a career in the US. My ultimate dream is to win a Grammy, and having experienced my first Grammy ceremonies, I feel like the dream is attainable. I’ve had the pleasure to perform in front of the Grammy community and perform in LA and San Diego. I’m writing new music constantly and I’m working with some of California’s best producers. I look forward to sharing some of the new music with SA.
People can expect their favourites with some additions to songs they don’t usually hear. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a wonderful and memorable time!

Don’t miss this one night affair with Lira and her 6 piece band, performing songs from all her albums, including Born Free and sharing with the audience her trials, tribulations and most especially her many celebrations.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
Bar and food available at the venue

This marks the first of the Bassline Live at The Lyric Series 2020.
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author and most Dynamic performer Lira, returns to The Lyric Theatre stage, as the opening act for the Bassline Live at the Lyric Series 2020.

This is what Lira has to say, about what to expect:
“I’m steadily building a career in the US. My ultimate dream is to win a Grammy, and having experienced my first Grammy ceremonies, I feel like the dream is attainable. I’ve had the pleasure to perform in front of the Grammy community and perform in LA and San Diego. I’m writing new music constantly and I’m working with some of California’s best producers. I look forward to sharing some of the new music with SA.
People can expect their favourites with some additions to songs they don’t usually hear. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a wonderful and memorable time!

Don’t miss this one night affair with Lira and her 6 piece band, performing songs from all her albums, including Born Free and sharing with the audience her trials, tribulations and most especially her many celebrations.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
Bar and food available at the venue

This marks the first of the Bassline Live at The Lyric Series 2020.
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author and most Dynamic performer Lira, returns to The Lyric Theatre stage, as the opening act for the Bassline Live at the Lyric Series 2020.

This is what Lira has to say, about what to expect:
“I’m steadily building a career in the US. My ultimate dream is to win a Grammy, and having experienced my first Grammy ceremonies, I feel like the dream is attainable. I’ve had the pleasure to perform in front of the Grammy community and perform in LA and San Diego. I’m writing new music constantly and I’m working with some of California’s best producers. I look forward to sharing some of the new music with SA.
People can expect their favourites with some additions to songs they don’t usually hear. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a wonderful and memorable time!

Don’t miss this one night affair with Lira and her 6 piece band, performing songs from all her albums, including Born Free and sharing with the audience her trials, tribulations and most especially her many celebrations.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
Bar and food available at the venue

This marks the first of the Bassline Live at The Lyric Series 2020.
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author and most Dynamic performer Lira, returns to The Lyric Theatre stage, as the opening act for the Bassline Live at the Lyric Series 2020.

This is what Lira has to say, about what to expect:
“I’m steadily building a career in the US. My ultimate dream is to win a Grammy, and having experienced my first Grammy ceremonies, I feel like the dream is attainable. I’ve had the pleasure to perform in front of the Grammy community and perform in LA and San Diego. I’m writing new music constantly and I’m working with some of California’s best producers. I look forward to sharing some of the new music with SA.
People can expect their favourites with some additions to songs they don’t usually hear. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a wonderful and memorable time!

Don’t miss this one night affair with Lira and her 6 piece band, performing songs from all her albums, including Born Free and sharing with the audience her trials, tribulations and most especially her many celebrations.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
Bar and food available at the venue

This marks the first of the Bassline Live at The Lyric Series 2020.
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author and most Dynamic performer Lira, returns to The Lyric Theatre stage, as the opening act for the Bassline Live at the Lyric Series 2020.

This is what Lira has to say, about what to expect:
“I’m steadily building a career in the US. My ultimate dream is to win a Grammy, and having experienced my first Grammy ceremonies, I feel like the dream is attainable. I’ve had the pleasure to perform in front of the Grammy community and perform in LA and San Diego. I’m writing new music constantly and I’m working with some of California’s best producers. I look forward to sharing some of the new music with SA.
People can expect their favourites with some additions to songs they don’t usually hear. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a wonderful and memorable time!

Don’t miss this one night affair with Lira and her 6 piece band, performing songs from all her albums, including Born Free and sharing with the audience her trials, tribulations and most especially her many celebrations.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
Bar and food available at the venue

This marks the first of the Bassline Live at The Lyric Series 2020.
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author and most Dynamic performer Lira, returns to The Lyric Theatre stage, as the opening act for the Bassline Live at the Lyric Series 2020.

This is what Lira has to say, about what to expect:
“I’m steadily building a career in the US. My ultimate dream is to win a Grammy, and having experienced my first Grammy ceremonies, I feel like the dream is attainable. I’ve had the pleasure to perform in front of the Grammy community and perform in LA and San Diego. I’m writing new music constantly and I’m working with some of California’s best producers. I look forward to sharing some of the new music with SA.
People can expect their favourites with some additions to songs they don’t usually hear. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a wonderful and memorable time!

Don’t miss this one night affair with Lira and her 6 piece band, performing songs from all her albums, including Born Free and sharing with the audience her trials, tribulations and most especially her many celebrations.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
Bar and food available at the venue

This marks the first of the Bassline Live at The Lyric Series 2020.
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author and most Dynamic performer Lira, returns to The Lyric Theatre stage, as the opening act for the Bassline Live at the Lyric Series 2020.

This is what Lira has to say, about what to expect:
“I’m steadily building a career in the US. My ultimate dream is to win a Grammy, and having experienced my first Grammy ceremonies, I feel like the dream is attainable. I’ve had the pleasure to perform in front of the Grammy community and perform in LA and San Diego. I’m writing new music constantly and I’m working with some of California’s best producers. I look forward to sharing some of the new music with SA.
People can expect their favourites with some additions to songs they don’t usually hear. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a wonderful and memorable time!

Don’t miss this one night affair with Lira and her 6 piece band, performing songs from all her albums, including Born Free and sharing with the audience her trials, tribulations and most especially her many celebrations.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
Bar and food available at the venue

This marks the first of the Bassline Live at The Lyric Series 2020.
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author and most Dynamic performer Lira, returns to The Lyric Theatre stage, as the opening act for the Bassline Live at the Lyric Series 2020.

This is what Lira has to say, about what to expect:
“I’m steadily building a career in the US. My ultimate dream is to win a Grammy, and having experienced my first Grammy ceremonies, I feel like the dream is attainable. I’ve had the pleasure to perform in front of the Grammy community and perform in LA and San Diego. I’m writing new music constantly and I’m working with some of California’s best producers. I look forward to sharing some of the new music with SA.
People can expect their favourites with some additions to songs they don’t usually hear. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a wonderful and memorable time!

Don’t miss this one night affair with Lira and her 6 piece band, performing songs from all her albums, including Born Free and sharing with the audience her trials, tribulations and most especially her many celebrations.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
Bar and food available at the venue

Singer, Songwriter, Author, Actor – Nakhane is an artist in its truest form, seamlessly able to move people with pen, spoken word or song. After featuring Nakhane in their latest television advert, Scottish Leader whisky will now bring his You Will Not Die Tour to South Africa. South African Music Award-winning Nakhane is based in the United Kingdom, and though he has toured the world, he is very excited to finally showcase his work at home. Catch him at three intimate and special shows in: Durban on Thursday the 28th of November at The Chairman, on the 29th at Cape Town’s Young Blood Art Gallery, and on the 30th at Maboneng in Johannesburg at Arts On Main.

This is where you can watch the You Will Not Die Tour in SA: 

Thursday 28th of November
The Chairman, Durban
Cover charge: R200 presales on Howler; R250 at the door

Friday 29th of November
Young Blood Art Gallery, Cape Town
Cover charge: R150 presales on Howler; R200 at the door

Saturday 30th of November
Arts on Main, Johannesburg
Cover charge: R200 presales on Howler; R250 at the door