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The South African Musical Event of the Year: Lalah Hathaway Live

Get ready for the musical event of the year, as five-time Grammy Award winner Lalah Hathaway is set to perform in South Africa on January 27, 2024, at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town. With her adaptable musical talent that effortlessly crosses genres, Hathaway is guaranteed to captivate audiences with her soulful performances. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening of music in a picturesque venue filled with anticipation.

When is Lalah Hathaway performing in South Africa?

Lalah Hathaway is set to perform at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town on January 27, 2024, at 7 pm. This concert is part of her ‘An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway’ tour, which guarantees a blend of emotion-evoking tunes and electrifying performances. Tickets are available through showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za.

The South African entertainment scene is abuzz with excitement as the five-time Grammy Award winner, singer-songwriter, and esteemed music icon, Lalah Hathaway, prepares to grace the country with her musical prowess. She is slated to perform at the picturesque Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 7 pm. This much-anticipated concert is part of Hathaway’s ‘An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway’ tour. This four-event tour guarantees a blend of emotion-evoking tunes and electrifying performances.

South Africa’s own professionally trained musician, Langa Mavuso, who is celebrated for his captivating melodies, will supplement the ethereal atmosphere created by Hathaway’s performance. The tour is predicted to produce a melodious harmony that will captivate music fanatics, making the evening an unforgettable one. Tickets for this highly anticipated music event are available through showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za.

A Journey through Lalah Hathaway’s Illustrious Career

Lalah Hathaway’s remarkable musical career extends over three decades. She possesses an adaptable musical talent that effortlessly crosses genres. Throughout her career, Hathaway has captivated audiences with her compelling performances that range from tranquilizing R&B ballads, exhilarating pop tunes, to soulful jazz. Hathaway has collaborated with some of the most acclaimed artists in the music industry, including Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Anderson Paak, Robert Glasper, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg, and Esperanza Spalding.

Hathaway won her first Grammy in 2013 for Best R&B Performance for ‘Something’ with Snarky Puppy. She went on a winning spree for the next three years, bagging Best Traditional R&B Performance Grammys for ‘Jesus Children’ (2014), ‘Little Ghetto Boy’ (2015), and ‘Angel’ (2016). Her captivating voice, coupled with her distinct style of blending R&B, jazz, and pop, has made her an impressive figure in the music industry.

This tour is made possible through a collaboration between Showtime Management and Liberty. Tony Feldman of Showtime Management expressed his enthusiasm for bringing Hathaway’s unique blend of R&B, jazz, and pop to South Africa, anticipating an evening of musical delight for fans.

The Legacy of Lalah Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway continues to honor the musical lineage of her father, the legendary Donny Hathaway. Her song ‘Show Me Your Soul,’ from the hit documentary ‘Mr. Soul!,’ made the Oscars 2021 shortlist for Best Original Song. In December 2022, she released the music video for her new single ‘This Christmas,’ a duet with her late father filled with soulful melodies and touching lyrics.

Ever since her orchestral tribute to her father’s work, “Legacy: Lalah Hathaway sings Donny Hathaway,” was premiered in 2019 at the Lincoln Center’s Out of Doors summer concert series, Hathaway has been reviving her father’s repertoire in her performances. The Legacy tour continued in 2021 in Holland with the Metropole Orkest and extended to Australia and New Zealand in October 2022 with their respective Symphony Orchestras.

In addition to honoring her father’s legacy, Hathaway’s diverse musical career includes collaborations with music legends like Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Herbie Hancock. Her vocal abilities are unrivaled, and her contributions to the music industry have earned her recognition worldwide. The upcoming South Africa tour is another landmark in her illustrious career and an opportunity for her South African fans to witness her perform live.

The Buzz in Cape Town

As Cape Town gets ready to welcome this musical legend, the city is filled with anticipation. The concert promises an unforgettable evening brimming with soulful music that will fill the captivating atmosphere of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Music enthusiasts can expect an exhilarating experience that will surely leave them awe-struck.

Who is Lalah Hathaway?

Lalah Hathaway is a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter with a remarkable musical career spanning over three decades. She has collaborated with some of the most acclaimed artists in the music industry, including Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Anderson Paak, Robert Glasper, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg, and Esperanza Spalding.

When and where is Lalah Hathaway performing in South Africa?

Lalah Hathaway will perform at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town on January 27, 2024, at 7 pm, as part of her ‘An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway’ tour. Tickets are available through showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za.

What is the Legacy of Lalah Hathaway?

Lalah Hathaway continues to honor the musical lineage of her father, the legendary Donny Hathaway. In addition to honoring her father’s legacy, her diverse musical career includes collaborations with music legends like Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Herbie Hancock.

What can fans expect from Lalah Hathaway’s performance in South Africa?

Fans can expect an unforgettable evening of music in a picturesque venue filled with anticipation. Lalah Hathaway’s adaptable musical talent effortlessly crosses genres, and her captivating performances range from tranquilizing R&B ballads, exhilarating pop tunes, to soulful jazz.

Who is Langa Mavuso?

Langa Mavuso is a South African professionally trained musician who is celebrated for his captivating melodies. He will supplement the ethereal atmosphere created by Lalah Hathaway’s performance during the ‘An Intimate Evening with Lalah Hathaway’ tour.

How can I get tickets to Lalah Hathaway’s performance in South Africa?

Tickets for Lalah Hathaway’s performance at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town on January 27, 2024, at 7 pm, are available through showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za.

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