British collective Soul II Soul is coming to SA

Both shows are organised by Liberty, Griza Enterprises and leading local promoter Showtime Management.

Known for hits such as ‘Keep On Movin’ and ‘Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)’, Soul II Soul will be joined by local trio TKZee, DJ’s Admiral and Jahseed Die Fireseed.

“At Liberty, we remain committed to be with you supporting South Africans through life’s complexities and shared experiences,” Liberty head of brand strategy and sponsorships Marees Bostander said. “The Soul II Soul concert series is a celebration of connection, resilience, and joy, an opportunity for audiences to relive cherished memories and create new ones through the timeless power of music.”

Showtime Management’s Tony Feldman said: “We are delighted to bring Soul II Soul to South Africa as part of our highly successful partnership with Liberty and the Liberty Presents ‘An Intimate Evening’ concert series. The talents of TKZee and DJ’s Admiral and Jahseed Die Fireseed add local flavour to the line-up. It’s going to be a night to remember.”

Soul II Soul have won two Grammy Awards, and have been nominated for five Brit Awards twice for Best British Group. The group initially attracted attention as a sound system some years prior to 1988 run by founder Jazzie B, playing at nights including their own at the Africa Centre, London. By 1988, the official line-up was Jazzie B, Caron Wheeler, Nellie Hooper, Simon Law, Doreen Waddell, Rose Windross, Daddae, Aitch B, and Jazzie Q. They released their first single, ‘Fairplay’, with Rose Windross on lead vocals, recorded at the Africa Centre where the collective hosted a regular Sunday-night residency. The song charted at number 63 on the UK Singles Chart, while their follow-up single ‘Feel Free’, which featured Doreen on lead vocals, charted at number 64.

To date, the group – now comprising Jazzie B and Charlotte Kelly – boasts six albums including Club Classics Vol. One (1989), Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade (1990), Volume III Just Right (1992), Volume IV The Classic Singles 88–93 (1993), Volume V: Believe (1995) and Time for Change (1997).

Tickets to the Johannesburg and Cape Town gigs are available here and here as well as Pick ‘n Pay retail stores around the country.