Helderberg Village Music Society Concert
Sun May 19, 16:00 - Sun May 19, 18:00
Talani Terrace
ABOUT
JAMES GRACE
will present a varied concert with a strong Spanish and Latin theme, featuring music from his SAMA-winning album Andaluza – Music of Spain III, in addition to works by South-American composers Augustín Barrios Mangoré and Heitor Villa – Lobos
“James Grace plays the guitar on a level that I didn’t know existed… he has a way of strumming the guitar and somehow spews emotion over the audience… absolutely amazing and mesmerizing!”
(Step Out Gauteng)
Widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most prolific and versatile musicians, James Grace maintains a schedule that often takes him throughout Southern Africa, Europe and the UAE. Appearing at every major National Arts Festival in both solo performances and in collaboration with a variety of artists, James has attracted a diverse and popular following through his innovative presentation and programming, featuring a broad and eclectic musical flavour.
Accolades include the KANNA Award for Best Male Artist at the 2010 Klein Karoo National Arts Festival and the KykNet Fiesta Award for Best Solo Production in 2011. James’s seventh solo guitar studio album Andaluza – Music of Spain III, won the SAMA (South African Music Award) for Best Instrumental Album 2019.