Lister Boleseng goes on tour
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Of the seven shows, three would feature legendary blind Mbaqanga singer, Steve Kekana from South Africa, while local female jazz artist Punah Gabasiane accompanies Boleseng in all the shows.
The first show, which features only Boleseng and Gabasiane kicks off at Mmadinare this coming Friday. The two will celebrate the re-launch of the Maphatshwa jazz Garden in Serowe the day after. Boleseng gets back to his roots on Christmas day by performing at Thato's Club in Palapye, a place he grew up. Gabasiane and another local jazz muso who hails from Palapye, Magic Diau, will join him.
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