Pan Latino, Blackbird & Emily Weber Live @ MiTH

MiTH 8 May 2024

INFO: 082 331 7271

ENTRANCE: R50.00 – Cash or Zapper at the Door

VENUE: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm

8:50 pm: Pan Latino

Pan Latino is an exciting and festive duo, with Kech (vocal, guitar, flute, pan pipe, charango and percussion) and Daniel (guitar, vocal and percussion)

Sounds of Latin American flair, with African flavour and lyrics in Spanish. Their music is a combination of free-spirited and inspired original songs, and a bunch of covers too, including music from Gypsy Kings, and some well-known songs in the genre.

Viva Pan Latino!

7:40 pm: Blackbird

Based in the KZN Midlands, Tanya Nicolson and Charles Webster bring you Blackbird – a surprisingly poignant yet uplifting vocal acoustic duo. Their diverse repertoire covers sultry jazz, upbeat folk, indie styles with soul, and twists on contemporary classics. Having been in the acting and music world, professionally, since the age of 8, Tanya Nicolson has performed all over the country, in genres ranging from cabaret to serious theatre with a fair amount of physical theatre. There is local and international film and TV in the mix there too.

Charles Webster, with his smooth baritone and distinctive folk-rock rhythm guitar, has become a fixture of the local Midlands music scene over the last decade or more. He provides the perfect platform for Tanya’s vocal work whilst bringing his own singing talent and musicianship to the fore. Tanya and Charles have a deep-rooted friendship which gives their duo a somewhat tangible dynamic – truly evident in their heartfelt rapport on stage.

7pm: Emily Weber

Emily Weber, a vibrant 14-year-old, is a student at Howick High School where her passion for music blossoms. At the age of 9, she embarked on her musical journey with piano lessons, but it was at 11 when she discovered her true musical love — the whimsical sound of the ukulele. The ukulele’s got a sweet sound; you can’t help but smile when playing it, according to Emily. Her musical palate is broad, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures around the globe. Currently, the Latin genre holds a special place in her heart. This affinity is largely thanks to her mentor, Howick’s legendary Kech Sanchez, her music teacher, who has unveiled the magic of music to Emily.

Emily’s voice dances along to beautiful melodies, and the ukulele serves as her trusted companion in spreading joy through music. Whether it’s strumming along to a lively tune or crooning heartfelt lyrics, Emily believes the ukulele holds the power to uplift any soul.

ABOUT MiTH: Arguably the KZN Midlands’ best-loved music venue, Music in The Hills (MiTH) is an opportunity for beginners, professionals, and passionate music fans to share the joy of music at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm. Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Musicians can contact mithbookings@gmail.com for slots.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: MiTH takes place every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Doors open at 6pm and the music will kick off at 7pm. Entrance is R50 at the door. Food and soft drinks are available for sale. A cash bar is available.

DIRECTIONS TO MiTH: Take the N3 to Hilton, take the Hilton turnoff and go South into the Village (away from Hilton College). Travel 5,2km along Hilton Avenue (past two sets of traffic lights and Crossways Pub) and keep going straight as Hilton Avenue turns into Dennis Shepstone Drive. At the 5,2km mark, Knoll Drive will be on your right – the entrance to MiTH is the *second* entrance on your left into The Knoll Historic Guest Farm.