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JOHANNESBURG. — Freshlyground grooves for the first time at the Theatre of the Marcellus at Emperors Palace for two shows only on November 30 2013 and on World Aids Day, December 1, in Johannesburg. 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of Freshlyground since they launched their debut album, “Jika Jika”, under their own Freeground Records label, the immediate success of which firmly cemented the band’s international trajectory.
The album sold 300 000 units in South Africa alone, earning it multi-platinum status. The success and broad appeal of the band was celebrated in November 2006 when Freshlyground won the MTV Europe Award in the category Best African Act.
And now, in 2013, they celebrate a decade in the music industry during which time they released five albums with multi-platinum sales and worldwide performances. The Emperors Palace show will mark their return to Gauteng after a long break and these concert will feature all their greatest hits.
The opening act for Freshlyground will be Ekurhuleni’s afro-dance Tembisa Revolution who were the sensational runners up of “South Africa’s got Talent”. — Sowetan.
Online Reporter