Vuma Levin
"Vuma Levin is destined to be one of South African Jazz’s greatest musicians." – Mail and Guardi
Rebirth - Single by Vuma Levin on Apple Music
Many have been asking when my music will become available online. I'm proud to announce that on November 17 I will be digitally releasing my first 2 albums globally on all online platforms! In the run up to the release I'll be making a single from each album available every month. To coincide with my feature this Sunday 13 August on Mzansi Magic's Downtown Jazz Sessions, (DSTV Channel 321 ), here is the first single release. It features some of my favourite musicians in the world Marco Zenini, Xavi Torres Vicente, Bernard Van Rossum and Jeroen Batterink. Download it now!!! Show your support by liking and sharing!
https://itun.es/za/51bXlb
itunes.apple.com Listen to songs from the album Rebirth - Single, including "Rebirth (Suite 1: Life and Death On The Other Side Of The Dream)". Buy the album for R9.99. Songs start at R9.99. Free with Apple Music subscription.
Tomorrow I'll be flying to Europe to embark on the final part of my album launch tour. Feeling very excited to be re-united with my fantastic band, Xavi Torres Vicente, Bernard Van Rossum, Jeroen Batterink and Marco Zenini for a series of concerts at some killing venues and festivals. Aside from playing with these fine gents, I'll have the great privilege of sharing the stage with some of the best musicians I know anywhere in the world, Pat Cleaver, Kristijan Krajnčan and Alessandro D'Anna. Looking forward to some CvA, Javaplein garden, Buurvrouw and Hanneke's Boom hangs with my old friends and mentors! Woohooo. Fun times ahead.
Special thanks to Simon Vorwerk for assisting with the E-poster.
People of Jozi, my album launch tour is 2 weeks away. We will be playing with a fantastic multinational collaboration, featuring: Myself, Xavi Torres Vicente (Piano, Spain), Bernard Van Rossum (Sax, UK/Netherlands), Benjamin Jephta (Bass, South Africa), Marcus Wyatt and Peter Auret (Drums, South Africa). Please please show your support by liking this post, sharing this post and attending one of these concerts:
Afrikan Freedom station:
https://www.facebook.com/events/199730337197403/
Sophiatown the mix:
https://www.facebook.com/events/444179122596289/
Wits Music Room:
https://www.facebook.com/events/120135525199869/
Arbour Cafe:
https://www.facebook.com/events/798596003625860/
The Orbit (event to follow shortly)
Please also check out the EPK for the album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMv2ejllJzA
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Big ups to Muhammad Dawjee for the poster design. Updates for Cape Town and Durban to follow soon!
Very happy to have participated in the filming of a series by "Militia" coming to Mzansi Magic on DSTV. The 13 part series will showcase young jazz musicians in Johannesburg. With only one rehearsal Marcus Wyatt, Benjamin Jephta, Bokani and Peter Auret did a really good job. Watch this space for updates on when the series will airing...
Untitled Album
Vuma Levin Quintet
Last night at Tagore's was amazing! Thanks Cape Town for such a warm reception. We continue the album launch tour with a gig tonight at the crypt. Please join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1628926637388235/
Vuma Levin SA tour - introducing Xavi Torres
People of my beloved hometown Johannesburg... My album launch tour will begin very soon and I'd like to invite you to attend our first gig live at The Orbit on Sat 20th June:
https://www.facebook.com/events/124022074596213/
I'd also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the band. Each week you'll meet a new member. So without further ado ladies and gentlemen (but especially ladies), every band has to have a superstar. Mine comes in the form of the charming, debonair, master of keys Xavi Torres Vicente... Enjoy!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK7L9rR-r0w&feature=youtu.be
Thanks to Bas Raad for making the video and tolerating my mood swings...
Vuma Levin Quintet album recording and tour
Ladies and Gents only 2 more weeks to go and still plenty of ground to cover. If you have not donated PLEASE DO SO ... Seriously though we could use your support!!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vuma-levin-quintet-album-recording-and-tour
indiegogo.com Interrogate South African Identity and the Global Cultural Narrative, Educate and Empower!
Vuma Croudsourcing
Played a great gig at Cafe Barco with my Quintet. Now on to the CD recording! We are launching a crowdfunding campaign for mixing, mastering and pressing. Please watch the video below and click the link to find out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SHU4p8SxIs
http://igg.me/at/vuma-recording-tour
"Interrogate South African Identity and the Global Cultural Narrative, Educate and Empower!"
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Vuma Levin Quintet's cover photo