CLASSIC / CLASSIC CROSSOVER BANDS
Below you will find a selection of our Classic / Classically inspired / crossover groups. These artists generally have a high profile, and can be booked as one of the main attractions of your event / show, but also for background music. We have many more Classical musicians available for background music engagements; for more information please go to our Classical section
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ACE QUARTET
Based in Cape Town, performs countrywide
One of Cape Town's most popular instrumental quartets, the sensual, all-female ACE Quartet consists of Carina Bruwer on flute, Este Visser on violin, Annemi van der Mewe on viola, and Ariella Caira on cello. With their fresh approach, these four highly talented young women are making Western instrumental music more appealing to a wide audience. MORE
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CAPE TANGO ENSEMBLE
Based in Cape Town, performs countrywide
The Cape Town Tango Ensemble specializes in Argentinean Tango ranging from the old fashioned Classical Tango style from the first half of 20th century up to the Tango “Nuevo”, started and developed by the famous Argentinean composer and Bandoneon virtuoso Astor Piazzolla. Their latest ideas explore the mixing between African Rhythms and sounds with the “Tango Nuevo” style. Hence is the name of their album “Tango in Africa”. MORE
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CODA
Based in Cape Town, performs countrywide
Electric strings, African vocals and DJ come together to combine the old, or traditional, and the new. The trio of electric violin, electric cello and African voice is showcased against a backdrop of exhilarating live sampling to create pure musical magic on stage. The show includes original works in the genre of Buddha Bar and Café Del Mar - Ambient music that explores the depth and range of the electric cello, violin and voice - as well as upbeat, virtuoso repertoire that showcases the skill and talent of the performers and draws on influences of Dance, House and Kwaito. MORE
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ELECTRONIC POPS ORCHESTRA
Members can be sourced countrywide, performs countrywide & internationally
The ELECTRONIC POPS ORCHESTRA is a unique concept which brings the sound and thrill of a symphony orchestra to corporate events. Created by Mark Cheyne and Michael Hankinson, two of South Africa's foremost symphonic composers and arrangers, the group comprises a small ensemble of musicians (varying from 8 to 20+) who create the sound and thrill of a full symphony orchestra through the innovative use of digital technology. MORE
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ELECTRO-MUSE (previously MUSE SQ)
Based in Johannesburg, performs countrywide & internationally
"A string quartet that rocks"... South Africa's celebrated all-female string quartet, playing electric string instruments and offering a unique sound and superb image to complement high profile events. MORE
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SOWETO STRING QUARTET
Based in Johannesburg, performs countrywide & internationally
A band that today needs no introduction in South Africa, and in fact worldwide! The Soweto String Quartet emerged during the 80’s when the three Khamese brothers, violinists Sandile and Thami and cellist, Reuben, were joined by violist Makhosini Mguni. MORE
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VELOCITY
Based in Johannesburg
Velocity is a dynamic duo consisting of two female instrumentalist; Ilse Ilse Harold on saxophone, flute, keyboard and bass guitar and Adri Naude on violin. The duo plays a wide variety of music, ranging from background music or an interactive cocktail set to performing concert show numbers with a visual impact. More
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