MANGO GROOVE AT KIRSTENBOSCH

Mango Groove at Kirstenbosch for their only Cape Town show in 2012

When Mango Groove perform at Kirstenbosch as part of the Old Mutual Summer Sunset Series you know this will be one of those special afternoons.

Back in the mother city for their first and only 2012 show in Cape Town on Sunday 2 December 2012 this will be one fun filled, super family afternoon with happy grooves, dancing and picnicking to Mango Groove`s greatest hits.

Having been busy with two major projects this year the band have only performed a select number of shows in SA this year so this is the one chance to enjoy their special brand of music.

Mango Groove is currently working on a film and musical project: months of writing and pre-production so far, but a very important and long-term project for the group. In John’s words ‘’While we have a way to go yet, this is undoubtedly the biggest, most exciting and most challenging project we have ever worked on. Watch this space!’’

Claire has been busy for the last few months working on an all-new Claire Johnston album that is in essence a celebration of great South African songs through the decades. In Claire’s words: ‘’I am insanely excited about this project. It is a concept I came up with a while ago, and it has been great finally to get back into the recording studio. The album is very much a celebration of South African music, and to that it extent it has a strong Mango Groove influence. At the same time, however, it is also very different and distinctive, and I am hoping to surprise a lot of people with the treatment we have given to a lot of the songs. I will also be working with some of my favourite SA artists on key tracks, which will be a great honour for me. The album is due out early in 2013, and I will undoubtedly be following up with a number of key live performances built around the project’’.

Their 2012 release: ‘’Shh: Have You Heard? The Ultimate Mango Groove Collection’’ is available in stores nationwide. This is a limited, collectors’ edition: that is a triple pack (2 CDs, 1 DVD). It features all the Mango Groove hits and videos.

The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concert featuring Mango Groove takes place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (Rhodes Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town) on Sunday 2 December from 17h30 – 19h00.  Gates open at 16h00.  For further information and ticket prices, please telephone 021 799 8783/8620 or visit the website www.sanbi.org Tickets available at: www.webtickets.co.za