Robin Fassie

SONIC ARCHITECT // SAMA, MZANTSI JAZZ AWARDS & GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MUSICIAN

Being one of South Africa’s most promising musical talents, Robin Fassie, nephew of SA Pop legend Brenda Fassie, moves steadily towards becoming one of the finest young jazz musicians on the scene today. Already an outstanding trumpeter, his relaxed mature and soulful style combines sensitivity and flair with great skill. Honing his skills from the University of Cape Town, South African College of Music as well as the University of Norway, Grieg Akadameit. He’s had the privilege of recording, performing and doing tours with well-respected and award winning musical artists in South Africa, to name a few: Nduduzo Makhathini, Bokani Dyer, Jimmy Dludlu, Beatenberg and Black Coffee. With all this experience he has now begun to polish his own sound in various musical styles, as well as electronic music production with his newly formed trio ИLite. His much anticipated debut album Intwasa:The Becoming has been released via UK based record label Platoon. This album deals with various social, cultural, traditional and spiritual dynamics. It features local up and coming talent from Norway.