The Old Mutual Music In The Gardens concert series sees thousands of people packing their picnic gear and heading off to see great South African acts on Sunday afternoons in the great natural setting of the botanical gardens.
SAMA-winning and platinum selling artist Karen Zoid is the next South African star to headline the series. Zoid has been consistently delivering hit after hit, after first exploding onto the local music scene with her groundbreaking single, Afrikaners Is Plesierig. Now, the Attitude Vir Afrika singer is set to bring a whole new attitude to Pretoria fans on Sunday, August 14 when she takes to the stage at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens as part of the Old Mutual Music In The Gardens concert series.
The Old Mutual Music In The Gardens concert series presents live concerts every two weeks throughout the winter season at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden and is an extension of their sponsorship of the legendary Kirstenbosch music series in Cape Town. all proceeds from the performances go to the garden for its upkeep.
Karen's performance takes place in the middle of the natural beauty of the botanical gardens. Fans are encouraged to come early, bring picnic chairs and blankets and spend the day in natural splendour. With a restaurant in the gardens and alcohol on sale, plus a great supervised kiddies' area this is an opportunity not to be missed. "Environmental issues are extremely important and they are becoming increasingly more so. I am happy to do my part by performing for the Old Mutual Music In The Gardens series," Zoid said about the upcoming performance. "An added benefit is that I get to play for the audience in a gorgeous, natural setting. I can't wait!"
With the release of her first solo album, Poles Apart (2002) Karen became a fresh voice on the local music scene, and in 2003 fans were introduced to songs like Beautiful and Ons Soek Rock & Roll on Chasing The Sun. Two years later Small Room became one of the biggest songs being play listed on radio. All three these albums achieved gold status. Aeroplane Jane (Post Modern World) became the most requested song on radio.
The buzz around Zoid isn't limited to local press either. Time Magazine and US News & World Report highlighted her role as icon in the South African market. First year students at universities study her writing as part of their academic modules and with a SAMA for Best Female Artist under her belt there's no stopping this musical juggernaut.
For more on the Old Mutual Music In The Gardens concert series, go to www.oldmutual.co.za/musicinthegardens. Tickets are available at www.ticketbreak.co.za
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Three lucky readers each stand the chance to win a pair of double tickets to see Karen Zoid perform live at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens on Sunday, August 14. All you have to do is send me an email with your details and the answer to the following question to isabel.smith07@yahoo.com.
Question: Name one of Karen Zoid's albums.
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