HELLO-AFRICA ft Verity

HELLO-AFRICA

HELLO-AFRICA are a band set to take SA by storm. Their pop/rock music "ignites that 'umph', that 'hell ya!', that 'this is awesome!' feeling in people" and has a distinctive African flavour with universal appeal that gets audiences up and dancing with them at every show. HELLO-AFRICA features singer/songwriter Verity and top musos Tony Paco from Mozambique on drums, Nelson Malela from Congo on keyboards, Al Du Toit on guitar & Helder Gonzaga from Mozambique on bass. This meeting of musicians from across the continent has resulted in a band, that while diverse in its influences manages, to deliver "pop rock songs with a flavour of Johnny Clegg strum guitar, Suvuka drumming & tamer version of a mix of Jewel & Shakira vocals." (Issue 2, Music Review).

Managed to catch the second half of your set tonight and really glad I did...you were absolutely awesome... thank you ! You have an incredible stage presence, powerful and beautiful voice (that seems to do ALL styles) and your band ROCKED!!! (Alan Committee, Comedian)

Verity was born in Zimbabwe & raised in South Africa, she has won The Catch A Rising Star talent search in Florida; been awarded a US working visa as an artist of outstanding ability; performed to capacity audiences in Nashville & New York; established herself as a nationally acclaimed SA performer and been internationally recognized for innovation in the music industry.

Verity is best known for her innovative album project where she invited people to 'buy an album that didn't exist' via her website. Her business model has been applauded around the world for innovation and making a difference with 10.6% of every album sold was split between two charities – POWA & her Live Your Dreams Foundation. In a world first, Verity sold over 2000 copies in 25 countries before going into studio and was able pay over R30000 to the two charities. The album, named “Journey” by her fans, was recorded with award winning producers Paul McIver & Brian O'Shea and released in July 2008 having made South African music history and being featured on Carte Blanche.

'Journey' continues to receive media attention & acclaim with numerous documentaries being made to cover the story and as a result Verity's band is highly sought after not only for concerts but also for innovation events around the country.

"This is an album worth owning so that this awesome story of tenacity and the South African spirit makes us all realise that we can do anything we want, there is always a way. I was taken aback by Verity's ingenuity & spirit & maybe [we] can help others become aware of her & just maybe another South African will make a mark on the rest of the world" (Brett Preston, Cape Town)

"Verity's lyrics are a fresh inspiration combined with the best that acclaimed artists such as Dido and Beth Orton have to offer. This album is worth every penny."
-Fan Review, iTunes

“Your performance was magnificent, you fused the very best of the performing arts with a very powerful message that has inspired staff and embedded the theme of our event on the hearts and minds of those present. The performance left us inspired and touched by a message from your heart. What we at LIFELAB are most grateful for, is the way in which you used music to capture the imagination, which goes far beyond entertainment value of your performance. Throughout the ages, artists have lead humanity through creative reflection and inspiration. You embody this archetype powerfully.”
Roger Maitland - Director, Life Lab

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