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Karen Zoid and Vusi Mahlasela on the same bill at The Fugard Theatre

South African stars Karen Zoid and Vusi Mahlasela will share the stage at The Fugard Theatre, District Six, Cape Town, on 11 and 12 November, 2011, at 8pm. The two are appearing in concert together to emphasise the integration of South African people through combining their music and audiences.
Karen Zoid and Vusi Mahlasela on the same bill at The Fugard Theatre

Karen Zoid is fresh off her nationwide Afrikaners Is Plesierig 10-year anniversary tour while Vusi Mahlasela will undertake his 20-year When You Come Back anniversary tour in 2012.

Karen Zoid, with a career span of over a decade, has earned numerous accolades including Gold album sales and SAMA awards. She has shared the stage with international acts like John Mayer, Annie Lennox, Metallica, Simple Plan, Hothouse Flowers, Seal and UB40.

Vusi Mahlasela, is simply known as 'The Voice' to many in South Africa. Born, raised and still residing in the Mamelodi Township, this singer, songwriter, poet and activist released his debut album "When You Come Back" in 1992 and performed at Nelson Mandela's inauguration in 1994. Vusi Mahlasela has successfully followed his muse, releasing eight albums over the past two decades, notching up Gold and Platinum status, as well as several SAMA awards. Celebrated for his distinct, powerful voice and his poetic, optimistic lyrics, his sound is a hybrid of folk, world, blues and soul.

Tickets cost from R150. Book through Computicket or at The Fugard Theatre box office on +27 (0)21 461 4554. Go to www.thefugard.com for more information.

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