Syd Kitchen feat. excerpt of Africa is Not for Sissies

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"When the full story of South African music is told, the name Syd Kitchen will appear right at the top with the best of the country’s home-grown musicians. Not only is he an incredibly talented musician, but he is also one of the best-known musical personalities, with an ability to interact with other leading musicians of all backgrounds and styles. The result is that if you are looking for a fusion of all that makes up South Africa’s rich musical background Syd Kitchen is where you will find it.  He is a great performer. And what is more important…he really enjoys what he is doing and puts his heart into it." - Peter Ferraz

Afro-Saxon minstrel poet, guitarist and singer song-fighter SYD KITCHEN makes an appearance tonight while he is in the states recording a new album with members of Paul Simon's Graceland band.  Syd has been a dynamic, innovative contributor to the South African musical landscape since the ‘70’s. The Durban based artist’s often biting lyrics and crafty guitar work  have earned him a dedicated following at festivals and clubs throughout the world.  He has worked both as a solo performer and in collaboration with such artists as Steve Newman, Tony Cox and Greg Georgiades and the AQUARIAN QUARTET, and Madala Kunene in BAFO BAFO.   With several critically acclaimed albums behind him and numerous new projects and albums underway, SYD KITCHEN remains as positively forward thinking and energetic as ever.

Catch an exclusive excerpt from the FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM 'Africa is Not for Sissies' about the life, music and poetry of Syd Kitchen directed & produced by Brooklyn-based independent filmmaker Joshua Sternlicht and Eyespot Films (www.eyespotfilms.com) followed by live performance by Syd Kitchen.