Nibs van der Spuy releases Maiden of the River in Durban
iSupport Creative Business, in partnership with Concerts SA and Alliance Française de Durban, presents a live music offering by singer-songwriter Nibs van der Spuy on Saturday, 10 December, from 6 pm for the official Durban release of his first solo album in 7 years, titled Maiden of the River.
Nibs van der Spuy is one of the most extraordinary and exciting world acoustic guitarists to come out of South Africa. Raised in the fertile province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Nibs immersed himself in his natural environment to formulate a truly consummate and original sound. This concert celebrates his first solo album in seven years, Maiden of the River, which was released in May 2022. The new material was written along the Lisbon Coast during the global lockdowns and conveys a deep message of hope, deliverance and healing in a world off balance.
Growing up with the Beatles and learning first-hand from traditional Zulu Maskandi guitarists, he quickly soaked up a rich, eclectic tapestry of his surroundings and beyond. Nibs’ following grew and culminated in him being the supporting act for Crosby, Stills and Nash on their 1996 South African tour. He was soon signed to the Sheer (South African World Music) label, where he released over ten albums.
His third solo release, Beautiful Feet, received highly acclaimed worldwide accolades, where it was the album of the month in four German publications and Radio France FIP pick of the week. Nibs continues to spread his musical beauty around the world, where he has shared stages with the likes of Ben Harper, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Gito Baloi, Kelly Joe Phelps, Piers Faccini, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin and Shawn Phillips and recording the critically acclaimed, ‘In the shade of the wild fig’, with long-time friend and collaborator, Guy Buttery.
Concerts SA is a joint South African/Norwegian project working with musicians, promoters, venues and institutions. The project aims to grow a viable live music circuit and develop audiences in South Africa and the region. It is supported by the Norwegian Embassy Pretoria and SAMRO and administered by IKS Cultural Consulting (formerly SAMRO Foundation).
Event listing:
Venue: Alliance Française de Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent Morningside
Date: Saturday 10 December
Doors: 6 pm
Tickets: R80 at Webtickets and the door.
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