Name: Big Folk Africa at The Homestead, Hout Bay
Start: 2025-03-30T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-03-30T19:00:00+02:00
Location: The Homestead, Hout Bay

Big Folk Africa at The Homestead, Hout Bay

Location - https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Homestead/@-34.0148504,18.3845013,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa0aebe1b2ed7888c!8m2!3d-34.0148504!4d18.3845013
Join us for some amazing music in the beautiful gardens at the Homestead in Hout Bay on Sunday the 30th of March.
Keeping you entertained with their stories and songs are Nick Turner, Luna Paige, Stanley Sibande, Divine Mahara and Avril Mkansi (Dhahabu).
Whilst you can enjoy sets from each of these performers, there will also be some collaborations happening throughout the afternoon.
This is a picnic style event, so please bring along your picnic blankets/camp chairs, as well as your basket of goodies to eat and drink and come and enjoy some of the finest singer-songwriters around.
Doors open 3pm
Music from 4pm
Tickets:
R150pp online
R200pp at the door
Kids 12 years of age and under get in free (must be accompanied by an adult)
About the artists;
Nick Turner;
Accomplished Singer/ Songwriter and guitarist Nick Turner was the founding member of Sons of Trout in the late 90’s, and later, one half of Mikanic, with fellow Trout Mike Rennie.
Nick’s music effortlessly spans genres with influences ranging from Rock, Reggae, and afro pop to ghoema, hip-hop and jazz. He writes in both English and Afrikaans, with songs that are lyrically powerful, relevant, humorous and energetic. His music has a wide appeal, with performances that feature virtuosic musicianship.
In 2004 Nick moved to New York City with his band Mikanic. During his stay in the Big Apple he collaborated with a some of the best in the business, most notably Bakhiti Kumalo and Tony Cedras (from Paul Simon fame), Zolani Mahola (Freshly Ground), and Nathi Gcabashe (Hugh Masakhela Band). The band played and sold out many of New York City's legendary venues including Lincoln Centre, CBGB's, Joe’s Pub, The Knitting Factory and Symphony Space.

In 2009 Nick returned to Cape Town to embark on a solo career. Since his return he has graced the stages of many of South Africa’s most prestigious festivals, most notably The Cape Town international Jazz Fesival , Rocking the Daisies, KKnK (Klein Karoo kunstefees) to name a few. At KKnK he has been involved in a number of award-winning shows. In 2010 he won the award for “Best debut production” alongside Karen Zoid and Louis Mhlanga. In 2015 he was part of the show “Al le die Berge Nog so Blou” which clinched the award for “Best music production” at the festival. The show also won the prestigious Fiesta award for “Best music production” in the same year. In 2018, his Afrikaans project, “Korreltie Kantel", was nominated for best Adult Contemporary Afrikaans album at the South African Music Awards. In 2019, Nick was part of the cast in David Kramer’s production “Platteland”. The show also received the Fiesta award for “Best Music Production” in 2019. Nick has had the good fortune of working with a swathe of acclaimed South African artists , apart from the above mentioned artists, the list includes includes, Buddy Wells, Ramon Alexander , Jannie van Tonder, Kevin Gibson, Ronan Skillen and Schalk Joubert et al.
Nick is also involved in several exciting new projects. In 2018 he joined the “Hanepoot Brass Band” The group plays indigenous South African tunes, covering a wide range of local jazz composers. During lockdown, with no gigs in the foreseeable future, Nick started collaborating and composing material for his most recent musical endeavour, “The Misty Cliffs” The group released their self-titled debut album in 2024 and that alum went on to receive a SAMA (South African Music Award) nomination in the Best Adult Contemporary category.
Nick’s love of music extended to his involvement in a development project at Solms Delta wine estate called Music Van De Caab (2010 - 2017), which focused on preserving the rich heritage of the music of the Cape (Cape Jazz, Vastrap, ghoema) through facilitation, song writing workshops and teaching. Nick’s other noteworthy teaching work include; Connecticut School of Music (2006 - 2010), Rondebosch High School (2010- 2018) and the German International School Cape Town (DSK), 2019 to present.
Luna Paige;
Singer and songwriter Luna Paige made her entry into the music industry in 1999 with a debut release as one of 5 female musicians who contributed musically to the album, "Eve: Women in the garden of song". At barely 19 years old, Luna consequently shared company and the stage with singer Lesley Rae-Dowling, Laurinda Hofmeyr, Nicole Holm, and Eugenie Grobler. This experience catapulted her into a life of music and the release of her first EP "Luna" (2003). Her first full-length album, "Missing Pieces" was released in 2005, after which she released two more English albums, "Wonderful Life" (2009) and "Borders & Beyond"(2014). During the pandemic, Luna Paige launched two digital music series (“Behold, my heart” & “Calm after the storm”). This series of singles were made available on her online music store at www.lunapaige.com.

Paige also writes songs in Afrikaans. Her first full-length Afrikaans album was launched in DVD format in 2012. "Storielied" was a collection of songs inspired by the literary works of award-winning South African writers. This unique collection of music opened doors to Dutch stages, as well as local Afrikaans arts festivals. Luna recently breathed new life into this project with the Storielied Reunion. This reunion concert attracted 170 excited fans who attended the concert at the Daisy Jones Bar in Stellenbosch in February 2024.

Luna was producer and director of the musical theatre production "Korreltjie Kantel". This project celebrated the works of Ingrid Jonker. Her works and the love story between her and André P Brink were intertwined in a unique production that toured for just over three years. The album was made possible by national radio station RSG and was nominated for a SAMA (South African Music Award) in 2018. Here, Luna Paige worked closely with fellow musicians Nick Turner and Jamie Jupiter. The musical theatre production toured in the Netherlands and Belgium after being presented at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, Woordfees and Aardklop National Arts Festival. Actors Wessel Pretorius and Christine Truter took part in the exciting project.

In a 5-year period in which Luna Paige spent much of her attention on her production company Iluminar Productions, the recording of new music was put on hold. Between 2015 and 2020, Paige developed, produced and presented several successful musical theatre productions at South Africa’s top arts festivals. "Die Ander Konsert", "Korreltjie Kantel", "Her Blues" and "Smeltkroes" all had successful runs at festivals. In her capacity at Iluminar Productions, she also managed various businesses' entertainment programs, provided support services at the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) and represented various artists and their musical theatre productions as a booking agent.

During the pandemic (2021-2024), Luna Paige worked in marketing, sponsorships and fundraising at prominent school, Paul Roos Gymnasium. It was upon leaving Paul Roos Gymnasium (January 2024) that Luna Paige took the opportunity to introduce the wide variety of music she has written over the previous seven years. In April 2024 she surprised fans by launching two albums - one Afrikaans album “Dis die dors” and one English album “Harmony”.

After three months in Europe in 2024 and some performances in the Netherlands (where she laid the foundation for her return to the Netherlands in 2025), she returned to South Africa for the two-month national COMING HOME TOUR (October – November 2024). The goal was to promote her two new albums nationwide.

In 2025 Luna will embark on two national tours. The OCEANIC HEART TOUR will run from February to May, whilst THE TRAVELLERS TOUR will run from July to October 2025. After the completion of these two tours Luna Paige will head off to the Netherlands to bring a specially curated show by name of DREAMLAND to Dutch theatres. Luna Paige will be working on an exciting collaborative recording project with electronic music producers throughout 2025.
Stanley Sibande;
Stanley Sibande Is a South African based, Zambian born, solo, Acoustic Singer Songwriter. He began his journey as a musician in his formative years singing along to popular music with his siblings in the living room of his childhood home as a pass-time. Joining his first band while taking a gap year in 2013, He picked up guitar and soon after that, started writing his own compositions which are heavily influenced by the likes of Hozier, SYML, Bastille, Linkin Park and Cinematic Orchestra.
His composition style is an amalgamation of the melancholic soundscapes of indie and rock coupled with the simplistic, yet catchy melodic compositions of modern alternative pop, serving as a backdrop for a narrative lyricism style that usually touches on the darker elements of the human condition and his journey through that landscape. His performance style is a homage to the early 2000’s post grunge/Hard rock scene that combines loud, raspy and melodic vocals with a big rhythm driven Acoustic guitar sound.
Divine Mahara;
Singer-songwriter Divine Mahara is a captivating musical artist who seamlessly blends elements of Folk, Afropop, Americana, and the rich traditions of his Zimbabwean heritage. His music is a soulful journey filled with acoustic melodies and his enchanting vocals that have graced diverse stages worldwide. Notably, he achieved recognition by clinching the title of Zimbabwe’s Got Talent in 2014, earning comparisons to legendary musical icons like Marvin Gaye, George Ezra, and Oliver Mtukudzi.
Divine’s talent extends beyond his music, as he has graced both screens and radios with his performances, notably making appearances on the renowned South African morning show, Expresso.
In 2021, he etched his name in the annals of music history by becoming the first African musician to perform live in an airplane, soaring at 36,000 feet, in a unique, silent-disco style performance that left audiences awestruck.
Avril Mkansi;
Qondea Avril Mkansi—also Dhahabu—is a South African singer-songwriter and the creative force behind the genre AAR (Afro-Art Rock). With a background in musical theatre, Qondea’s performances are marked by a rich theatricality, blending storytelling with dynamic musical composition. Known for her unique approach to music, Qondea's sound bridges Eurocentric and Afrocentric influences, creating a harmonious blend that challenges traditional genre classifications and unites diverse musical cultures. Her work is deeply rooted in storytelling, often drawing from her heritage and personal experiences, with an innovative use of vocals and custom-developed chords.
Living a fully creative life, Qondea's artistry extends beyond music. She is the visionary behind KIDS Theatre company, a company that empowers children from marginalized communities through the transformative power of the arts. In these spaces, she combines creative expression and therapeutic techniques to help young people find their voices and navigate their personal journeys with confidence.
In everything she does, from directing, playwrighting, composing to mentoring, Qondea remains dedicated to uniting people through the arts, pushing the boundaries of expression, and inspiring the next generation to live boldly and authentically.