Soul Survivor reimagines and redefines the live music experience through the curation of performances in unique spaces. We believe that there's nothing like live music with a beautiful view.
A musical concept inspired by the music of James Brown
James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul," was a prolific singer, songwriter and bandleader, as well as one of the most iconic figures in funk and soul music.
Date: Friday, 28th October 2022
Time: 10:00am until 11:00pm
Venue: Somewhere in Orlando West, Soweto
Come and enjoy the most exceptional live music experience in Soweto at one of Gauteng's most vibrant venues. With a tailor-made ambiance, and cozy space, you'll never get tired of this experience!
We have 3 packages for you to choose from:
Package 1 – Soweto Bicycle Tour + Soul Survivor @ R700 per person
Starts: 10:00am
Limited spots available – be ready to secure your spot by the 26th of October.
The best way to see Soweto by using bicycles – we easily move between the various neighbourhoods making it easy to experience life and culture and to interact with people and at the same time learning about Soweto’s rich history in a fun and relaxing way.
Included: 4-hour bicycle tour, Potjiekos lunch, Soul Survivor general ticket
Package 2 – Soul Survivor + Meal @ R250 per person *popular 🔥🔥🔥
Starts: 4:00pm
Sundowners' and afterwork vibes.
Included: Soul Survivor general ticket, Meal
Package 3 – Soul Survivor @ R150 per person
Starts: 4:00pm
Sundowners' and afterwork vibes.
Included: Soul Survivor general ticket only
Line up
Full band and DJs spinin on two turntables and a mixer
Jazz Cats SA
Behind the name “Jazz Cats SA” lies an Afrocentric quartet from Soweto:
Sphiwe Nxumalo on keys
Boitumelo Pitso on vocals
Musa Ngubeni on electric bass
Molefi Phuroe on drums.
The band is currently promoting their E.Ps., “Moon Travelling” and No Days, as well as continuing to work on new, original material.
They serve Afro-jazz from the new school, tastefully blending it with soul and very subtly incorporating boom bap drum patterns. Their self-titled sub-genre is “Astro” - linked to the concept of astronomy, i.e. an excursion to another world. The musical narratives capture the worldviews and realities of sophisticated African millennials.
Jazz Cats SA has been playing shows in the “artsy” music, festivals and jam session scenes of Soweto, Johannesburg and Mpumalanga, crafting their product for over 7 years now. Keys maestro, Spijo, transformed from DJ and sound engineer to playing the live keyboard at his DJ sets. Craving the ability to create with live instruments, he initially sought the now members of the band for assistance with songs and the band organically came together to form Jazz Cats SA.
Musical influences include: Philip Tabane, Busi Mhlongo, Zim Ngqawana, Jill Scott, Meshell Ndegeocello and the Soulquarians.
Jazz Cats SA’s live experiences allow you to bear witness to their personal vision of jazz: exquisite melodies, subtly experimental, free-souled, vibey, perfectly complimented by skillful bass lines and imbued with unmistakable Africanness. “Amakati’s” musical objective is to reverse stereotypes about what a modern musician from the townships of the southern tip of Africa embodies.
Boitumelo Pitso
Behind the name Boitumelo Pitso lies a very odd artist from Soweto, who was fortunate to have a Mother that spotted her talent from a very young age and had her attend musical/theatrical movements around Johannesburg and the rest is history. A writer, Poet, Lead singer of Jazz Cats SA band, a vinyl fanatic, a selector and also a family member of Gorilla Grave Studios.
Boitumelo Pitso is a Feel Good music enthusiast, so her curation is not defined by genre but she is a funk child at heart.
Ms Elisa The Selector
Her full name is Lebogang Elisa Mabe and her stage name is 'MsElisa The Selector', she believes she is the child of her ancestral Gods, and is named Elisa after her Great Grand Mother, She chose to use her name Elisa as a way of honoring her great grandmother, whom she believes she is the force in everything. Furthermore she considers herself a Selector/Art curater as opposed to a dj, and that is how she gave birth to the brand 'MsElisa The Selector'
Her inspiration derives from music across all worlds, different cultures and unique sound
MsElisa The Selector plays world music, from jazz, Bossa, Funk, Lounge, break beat, soul, triphop. Award winner for Best Supporting Dj at the 1st Sawubona Music Jam Awards. If it's expensive music then it's in her collection of music.
Fabric Guru
Fabric Guru is a cutting edge and innovative fabric supplier and handbag manufacturer.
Fabric Guru prides it self in bespoke pieces that depict the beauty of SA
Full schedule:
09:30 – gates open
What to bring :–
Bank cards.
– This is a cashless event
Optional:
– Hubbly bubbly
Activities through out the day :–
Bicycle Tour
Live music
DJs
Art exhibition
Wine o'clock
Fashion exhibition
10:00 – Bicycle Tour starts
Music line-up :–
16:00 - 19:30 : DJ
19:30 - 20:30 : Band
20:30 - 21:30 : DJ
21:30 - 23:00 : DJ
23:00 – gates closed! That's all she wrote
Frequently asked questions
Why is the venue hidden?
We are only sharing the address once you've RSVP'ed
Why Djs only play on vinyl?
Soul Survivor is not a vinyl movement. It's purely on sound quality that comes out from vinyls. No audio data is lost when pressing a vinyl. It sounds just as great as the producer or band intended.
I'm a band or DJ, I wanna to perform at your concerts
That's great – we are pleased to tell you that Soul Survivor is not a genre specific concert. Bands, Djs, Visual artists, Fashion designers, please email us your bio and links to soul@amuseafrica.co.za
