LIVE / ALBUM REVIEW - 31 DECEMBER 2011
"Just be prepared for an emotional journey. Shannon’s songs, while not necessarily sad, do tend to hit you where you feel it the most." Garth Johnstone, Ridge Magazine, December 2011. Read more here.
DURBAN ALBUM LAUNCH
Catalina UnLtd is proud to present three theatre performances by Durban’s award-winning pianist and vocal artist Shannon Hope as part of “HOME BREWED – Made in Durban”, a series designed to celebrate the original music of Durban’s musicians and recording artists. Promoting her much-anticipated second album, “Fight A New Day”, which was released worldwide on 31 October, Hope concludes a nine-week nationwide tour in Durban, launching the album to her hometown audience with a 3-night run at the Catalina Theatre from 22-24 December, showcasing her repertoire in this ideal theatre setting.
"The music soared and her distinctively divine vocal captivated everyone in that auditorium and transported them far away. I found myself both moved beyond myself, and moved to my own inner self, so poised and poignant and powerful was her performance." Malcolm Burger, Peer Music, Cape Town album launch review, November 2011
"The music soared and her distinctively divine vocal captivated everyone in that auditorium and transported them far away. I found myself both moved beyond myself, and moved to my own inner self, so poised and poignant and powerful was her performance." Malcolm Burger, Peer Music, Cape Town album launch review, November 2011
"FIGHT A NEW DAY" LAUNCH TOUR
With the release of her new album, "Fight A New Day" on Monday 31 October, Shannon Hope hits the road for 7 weeks with performances across the country to promote the much-anticipated release. Starting off with shows in Gauteng, Hope then heads to Cape Town to celebrate the official launch of the album at The Fugard Theatre on November 5th. Following the launch, Hope stays in the Western Cape for various performances in and around Cape Town, before heading to the Eastern Cape and home to KZN in December, with official Gauteng launches planned for early in 2012. Follow the tour story on the blog and see the tour page for the full schedule.
"Fight A New Day" is available by postal order, in retails stores countrywide from 31 October, and at all upcoming performances. It will also be available worldwide for digital download on release via the iTunes and Nokia stores. LISTEN TO SAMPLES OF THE NEW RECORD HERE.
"Fight A New Day" is available by postal order, in retails stores countrywide from 31 October, and at all upcoming performances. It will also be available worldwide for digital download on release via the iTunes and Nokia stores. LISTEN TO SAMPLES OF THE NEW RECORD HERE.
PRE-ORDER "FIGHT A NEW DAY"
Pre-orders are now open for the new album, "Fight A New Day" which is due for release on 31 October 2011. So, for those unable to attend the launch celebrations at The Fugard Theatre in Cape Town on November 5th, you can get your signed copy of "Fight A New Day" hot off the press and delivered to your door for R120 (excl.P&P). Simply email your full name, postal address and desired quantity to Shannon Hope and you will receive an invoice with full order details. For a preview of what to expect, you can listen to samples of the new record here.
CAPE TOWN ALBUM LAUNCH - BOOKINGS OPEN
Shannon Hope celebrates the much-anticipated release of her second album, Fight A New Day, at the Fugard Theatre Studio in District 6, Cape Town, on Saturday, November 5th. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch the 2011 Standard Bank Ovation Award winner presenting her poignant performance in this magnificent space. “Her virtuosity as an instrumentalist is breath-taking and her voice is descendant straight from the heavens. Artists of this quality don’t come along every day.” [Malcolm Burger, Peer Music, 2011]. Bookings are open via the theatre box office on (tel) 0214614554 or through Computicket.
COMING UP IN OCTOBER
While finalising the release of Fight A New Day, Hope hits the road with shows in the North-West, KZN and Gauteng in October before heading to the Western Cape in November for the launch of her second record. Full details on the tour page.
03/10 - 07/10 Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees, Potchefstroom
09/10 Spog Weni Flem Festival, Ballito
21/10 The George Hotel, Eshowe
26/10 oDD Cafe, Greenside, Johannesburg
29/10 PanDora Art House, Pretoria
30/10 Love & Revolution, Melville, Johannesburg
SINGLE REVEALED
One of the singles from the forthcoming album is available for a sneak preview ahead of the release of Hope's second full studio album, Fight A New Day, in October. "Believe is a song that keeps me going when it feels like I can't, and it reminds me where I'm coming from, where I want to be, and how I'll get there." Hear it here.
SHOWS ON HOME SOIL
There are various shows coming up in KZN in September before end of year touring kicks off... visit the tour page for full details.
01/09 Jes Foord Foundation Spring Ball, Durban
02/09 St.Clements, Musgrave
10/09 German Club, Westville
16/09 Private Function, Salt Rock
17/09 Hilton Arts Festival, Hilton
30/09 Alliance Francaise, Morningside
01/09 Jes Foord Foundation Spring Ball, Durban
02/09 St.Clements, Musgrave
10/09 German Club, Westville
16/09 Private Function, Salt Rock
17/09 Hilton Arts Festival, Hilton
30/09 Alliance Francaise, Morningside
REVIEW - 22 JULY 2011
"This pint-sized pixie with the voice of a goddess and a truly magical musical ability put on another stellar show at the little known Alma Cafe in Rosebank, Cape Town." Malcolm Burger, Peer Music, July 2011. Read more here.
SHANNON HOPE WINS STANDARD BANK OVATION AWARD
Shannon Hope has been awarded the Standard Bank Ovation Award by the National Arts Festival for her nine show run at the prestigious festival in July 2011. Artistic innovation, excellence, the exploration of new performance styles and the courage to open new conversations through the arts underpin the motivation of the Standard Bank Ovation Awards, and Hope shares this honour with the likes Chris Chameleon and Rob van Vuuren, amongst others who were recognised for their work on the festival fringe this year. A full list of Ovation Award winners is available on the National Arts Festival website.
NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL REVIEW
"Shannon Hope's understated, quirky style complements her energetic playing and rich, powerful voice. Hope's songs are intensely personal, with brave and honest lyrics about both what she has experienced and her hopes for the future. Instantly likeable, Hope captivates the audience with her accessible melodies and beguiling stage presence." Rowan Roux, Cue, July 2011
A WINTER TOUR OF EPIC PROPORTIONS
10.06 PanDora Art House, PRETORIA
15.06 Highfield House, HILLARY
16.06 Unit 11, DURBAN
30.06 Toni's Place, PORT ELIZABETH
02.07 - 10.07 National Arts Festival (see below), GRAHAMSTOWN
14.07 Dorpstraat, STELLENBOSCH
15.07 Suntouched Inn, NAPIER
16.07 Suntouched Inn, NAPIER
20.07 5 Ryneveld, STELLENBOSCH
22.07 Alma Café, RONDEBOSCH
25.07 Barleycorn, RONDEBOSCH
29.07 Octopus' Garden, ST JAMES
30.07 Quay Four, KNYSNA
06.08 Oppikoppi Festival, NORTHAM
11.08 Phansi Museum, GLENWOOD
14.08 Emoyeni Lodge, CAMPERDOWN
26.08 St Clements, MUSGRAVE
Full details on the tour page.
15.06 Highfield House, HILLARY
16.06 Unit 11, DURBAN
30.06 Toni's Place, PORT ELIZABETH
02.07 - 10.07 National Arts Festival (see below), GRAHAMSTOWN
14.07 Dorpstraat, STELLENBOSCH
15.07 Suntouched Inn, NAPIER
16.07 Suntouched Inn, NAPIER
20.07 5 Ryneveld, STELLENBOSCH
22.07 Alma Café, RONDEBOSCH
25.07 Barleycorn, RONDEBOSCH
29.07 Octopus' Garden, ST JAMES
30.07 Quay Four, KNYSNA
06.08 Oppikoppi Festival, NORTHAM
11.08 Phansi Museum, GLENWOOD
14.08 Emoyeni Lodge, CAMPERDOWN
26.08 St Clements, MUSGRAVE
Full details on the tour page.
NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
Hope returns to the National Arts Festival this year with 9 solo performances as well as a guest appearance in the Argentine production Machitún, an outdoor spectacle with flying acrobats, stiltwalkers, ethereal dance, dream-like live electronic music, the beat of many drums and soaring harmonies set against a dramatic backdrop of shadow and light, rain and fire... not to be missed!
Saturday 2 July 12:00 at Equilibrium
Sunday 3 July 13:00 at Cuervo Music Room
Sunday 3 July 22:00 at Graham Hotel
Tuesday 5 July 12:00 at Graham Hotel
Wednesday 6 July 20:00 at Graham Hotel
Thursday 7 July 13:00 at Cuervo Music Room
Friday 8 July 12:00 at Equilibrium
Friday 8 July 14:00 at Graham Hotel
Saturday 9 July 13:00 at Cuervo Music Room
Saturday 9 July 19:00 Machitún at Victoria School Ground
Sunday 10 July 19:00 Machitún at Victoria School Ground
Bookings for the festival are now open through Computicket.
KZN SHOWS IN MAY
Showcasing material from her forthcoming album "Fight A New Day", due for release later this year, Hope has various performances coming up in KZN in May:
Sunday 1 May - Smoking Dragon Festival, Northern Drakensberg
Monday 9 May - St Clements, Musgrave
Saturday 14 May - Zini Festival, Mtunzini
Tuesday 17 May - The Red Door, Pietermaritzburg
Visit the tour page for more info.
Sunday 1 May - Smoking Dragon Festival, Northern Drakensberg
Monday 9 May - St Clements, Musgrave
Saturday 14 May - Zini Festival, Mtunzini
Tuesday 17 May - The Red Door, Pietermaritzburg
Visit the tour page for more info.
GAUTENG & CAPE TOURS (MARCH / APRIL)
Shannon Hope is back on the road showcasing some of the material from her forthcoming album "Fight A New Day", due for release in Winter 2011. In March, Hope visits Pretoria for two performances before heading to the Cape in April for a month-long tour with shows in East London, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Stellenbosch, Hout Bay, Cape Town, Napier, Greyton, Hogsback and Port Elizabeth. She also gets back to KZN just in time to feature two performances at the Smoking Dragon Festival in the Northern Drakensburg, a festival which aims to promote women in the arts and business. Full details on .
IN STUDIO
Shannon Hope heads into the studio on 27 December 2010 to record the much-anticipated follow-up to her 2009 debut record, which will be released in Winter 2011. Joining the singer-songwriter at T-Time Studio in Cape Town are the incredible talents of Dave McMillan (guitar), Ray Goodfellow (bass) and Tim Rankin (drums), who also featured on the first record. Watch the blog and online networks for studio updates.
HOPE SIGNS ENDORSEMENT WITH KAWAI PIANOS
Shannon Hope has signed a full endorsement deal with world-renowned Japanese piano manufacturers Kawai, joining the ranks of world class artists such as One Republic, Chad Lawson and Muse's Matthew Bellamy. Regarded by music industry insiders as producing quintessential stage pianos, offering unrivalled touch, superb sound and excellent live performance control, Kawai fulfil the requirements of professional musicians both in studio and on tour. "I fell in love with the exquisite tone of their digital pianos from the first note I played. This instrument perfectly captures and translates the tone of an acoustic piano into a digital format, and the hammer action is unbelievably realistic, with a delicate control that I haven't experienced on other pianos. Playing an instrument with this level of realistic touch and tone is like playing a concert grand at every performance, which is a dream come true." Read more about the "Rolls Royce of Pianos" in the blog, and listen out for the unrivalled perfection on an airwave near you soon.
ALBUM FUNDRAISER
On Friday 19 November, Shannon Hope showcased material from her forthcoming album in a fundraiser event at Umhlanga's Mohemian Lounge with funds raised contributing toward recording costs and the independent release of the new record in 2011. NoEyeDeer caught "I Want You", one of the new tracks from the record, on video - view it here.
"BILLIE JEAN" LIVE VIDEO
NoEyeDeer caught Hope's version of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean on film at a recent show in Durban, which is now available to view on the YouTube channel. Read the blog for the story behind how a pianist ended up covering Michael Jackson.
ALBUM PRE-PRODUCTION
Shannon Hope is currently in pre-production for the follow-up release to her 2009 debut, with studio dates being finalised for December 2010. The recording will coincide with the last Western Cape tour of the year with performances in Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Durbanville. More details to follow.
"AARDKLOP 2010 SE NUWE STEM VAN DIE JAAR"
Angola Badprop reviewed Hope's performance at Snowflake during the Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees in Potchefstroom, naming her the festival's "new voice of the year". Check out the press page for more.
NEW TOUR & FESTIVAL DATES RELEASED
Critically acclaimed for her performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown earlier this year, Shannon Hope hits KZN's premier festival stages in September with performances at The Witness Hilton Arts Festival and White Mountain Festival, before jetting off to the Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees in Potchefstroom in the North West Province at the end of the month. The trip north also coincides with two shows in Gauteng alongside the talents of Josie Field, Laurie Levine and Vana, before returning to KZN for shows in Durban and Pietermaritzburg in October. More details on the tour page.
BAXTER DANCE FESTIVAL 2010
On Thursday 26 August, Shannon Hope returns to the theatre stage for the Baxter Dance Festival in a production entitled "Shannon and the Heartstrings". Performing songs from her debut and forthcoming albums, Hope features as the soundtrack to a piece on the Main Programme of this prestigious festival. For more details and tickets, contact the Baxter Theatre or Computicket.
"IN THE SPOTLIGHT" WITH THE RIDGE ONLINE
"Garth Johnstone caught up with Umhlanga's Shannon Hope - one of South Africa's brightest music stars..." about songwriting, touring and future plans. Read the full interview here.
AUGUST TOUR DATES - NWC / JHB / CPT
Hope hits the road for Newcastle, Johannesburg and Cape Town in August. Visit the tour page for the 411.
INTERNATIONAL ONLINE STORE
Fans outside of South Africa can now order signed copies of the album direct from Shannon Hope here or check the Merch page for more info.
S T I L L ON THE ROAD
Following her 12 show run at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, Hope returns to Durban for eight shows in the KZN region in July. In August, she heads to Gauteng to join UK singer-songwriter Gemma Ray who is touring SA, alongside the always cool Ramblin' Bones, before hitting the skies for Cape Town. Check out full details of all shows on the tour page.
REVIEWS AT THE NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Hope returns home from the National Arts Festival 2010 to critical acclaim. The full reviews are on the press page.
"What you see when you look at her is rock 'n roll,
but what you hear when she plays is heart and soul."
Kgomotso Moncho, Tonight
"With a sound charged with emotional intensity,
Shannon Hope's performance brought goose bumps to my skin.
The powerful combination of her singing and song-writing
is sure to leave any audience captured."
Isabel Rawlins, Cue
"...as she started to sing,
I instantly pictured her on a dark stage, lit by a single spotlight
in an auditorium filled with thousands of fans."
Fiona Gordon, Cue
"Shannon Hope is awesome! Her voice is amazing,
and the way she puts her all into every melody is admirable.
Her music really touches you and when you walk out
of the performance, some things just make sense."
kei-ella, Artsblog
"I felt inspired and moved for having heard Shannon Hope sing;
and that’s the highest endorsement of any artist, in my mind."
Andrea Buchanan, Channel 24
but what you hear when she plays is heart and soul."
Kgomotso Moncho, Tonight
"With a sound charged with emotional intensity,
Shannon Hope's performance brought goose bumps to my skin.
The powerful combination of her singing and song-writing
is sure to leave any audience captured."
Isabel Rawlins, Cue
"...as she started to sing,
I instantly pictured her on a dark stage, lit by a single spotlight
in an auditorium filled with thousands of fans."
Fiona Gordon, Cue
"Shannon Hope is awesome! Her voice is amazing,
and the way she puts her all into every melody is admirable.
Her music really touches you and when you walk out
of the performance, some things just make sense."
kei-ella, Artsblog
"I felt inspired and moved for having heard Shannon Hope sing;
and that’s the highest endorsement of any artist, in my mind."
Andrea Buchanan, Channel 24
WORLD CUP EXCLUSIVE
With all the excitement in Mzansi at the moment, it's hard not to get caught up in it all! So, until the end of July, new and existing mailing list subscribers receive a free download of "Oh Boy", just because. Sign up below or if you're already a subscriber, check your inbox for details! And while you're in the festive mood, spread some love around South Africa and the world by inviting your friends, family, neighbours and visitors to sign up before 31 July 2010 to qualify for this exclusive World Cup download.
NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ---> "Regarded as one of the hardest-touring self-managed artists on the national circuit, Shannon Hope makes her National Arts Festival debut in 2010 with her intriguingly powerful heart songs. With 12 performances during the festival, Hope will deliver an intense personal commentary on emotional fragility and power in a one hour vocal epic that promises to leave audiences mesmerised." [Tickets available from Computicket.]
THANK YOU
1 June 2010
It is one year, today, since I took the plunge and decided to do this music thing fulltime, and looking back over the past year I cannot believe where I stand now in comparison to those daunting days not so long ago. I’ve been so happy on the open roads of this beautiful country over the past 12 months, and cannot describe the intense satisfaction that comes from truly “living the dream”. The first print of the album has sold out (the second is already in circulation), and I have to send a huge shout out to everyone for their support. Your support is my independence, and I truly cannot thank you all enough for making this dream a beautiful reality. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love & Rockets,
Shannon H
[Read more news here.]
It is one year, today, since I took the plunge and decided to do this music thing fulltime, and looking back over the past year I cannot believe where I stand now in comparison to those daunting days not so long ago. I’ve been so happy on the open roads of this beautiful country over the past 12 months, and cannot describe the intense satisfaction that comes from truly “living the dream”. The first print of the album has sold out (the second is already in circulation), and I have to send a huge shout out to everyone for their support. Your support is my independence, and I truly cannot thank you all enough for making this dream a beautiful reality. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love & Rockets,
Shannon H
[Read more news here.]
LIVE REVIEW
"She dresses as you could expect a rock star to dress. A little bit grungy... but cool. But when she opens her mouth, it's not what I expect at all. I sit, breathless..." says journalist Fiona Gordon, who attended a performance during Hope's recent Cape Town tour. Read the full review here, or visit Artslink or Cape Town Creatives.
TOURS IN MAY '10
The year is shaping up to be jam-packed with tours as Hope heads back to Cape Town and surrounds in May for another five shows, performing in the City Bowl, Rondebosch, Hout Bay and Muizenberg. After Cape Town, Hope debuts in Bloemfontein at Die Mystic Boer, before returning to Gauteng to share the stage with Wonderboom's Cito at Espresso Jazz in Linden - watch the press for details! [Full details on the tour page.]
TELEVISION DEBUT
Performing tracks from her debut solo album and talking all things music, Hope makes her television debut on Sunday 25 April from 7.00am - 8.30am on SABC2's Weekend Live.
NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL DATES RELEASED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ---> The full schedule for the National Arts Festival 2010 has been released, and Shannon Hope will be in attendance. Check the tour page for full details on her 12 performances during the "15 days of AMAZ!NG". The full festival programme is available at Standard Bank branches nationwide and ticket sales are open at Computicket.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Hope hits the road again in April, heading up to Gauteng for two shows in Johannesburg and Pretoria, and then in May heads to the Mother City. Full details are available on the tour page.
ART POP TOURS SA
At the end of February 2010 Shannon Hope embarked on a month-long road tour across South Africa with shows in Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Jeffrey's Bay, Cape Town, Durbanville, Gordon's Bay, Scarborough, Muizenberg, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and East London, sharing stages with the likes of Dan Patlansky, The Pixie Bennett Band, Voodoo Child, Ian Henderson, Naming James, Bed On Bricks and jacSharp. With a tour schedule currently booked up months in advance, you can expect more of the same from the Art Pop pianist and vocal artist throughout 2010. Check the tour page for full details of national tour dates in coming months.
LIVE REVIEW
Following the performance at The Northway Showcase in Durban North in February 2010, Gloria Rhodes has published an online review admiring Shannon Hope for her "unpretentious vulnerability with star quality". Read the review on the press page or visit WhatsOnSA.
MOBILE DOWNLOADS NOW AVAILABLE
To download the singles from S T I L L direct to your mobile phone, SMS the following unique codes for each track to 33333, or visit www.exactmobile.mobi or www.exactmobile.com. R16.99 per Full Track + WAP Charges
Blue Skies – SMS 28425277 to 33333
Oh Boy – SMS 28425275 to 33333
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Blue Skies – SMS 28425277 to 33333
Oh Boy – SMS 28425275 to 33333
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RADIO STATION PLAYLISTINGS
The singles "Blue Skies" and "Oh Boy" have been playlisted on radio stations around South Africa, and you can now request Shannon Hope on the following: East Coast Radio, UCT Radio, TUKS FM, Bay FM, MFM92.6, Red Cap Radio (Home stores), Rock Out Radio. If your favourite radio station is not listed, please contact them to let them know that you'd like to hear Shannon Hope.
G & H HAIR STUDIOS
G & H Hair Studios, in association with label.m, are offering a discounted rate for KZN audiences to visit the salon, so be sure to pick up your promotional voucher from Shannon Hope at the next show.
JOIN THE MAILING LIST
There are a few ways to keep up to date with music news from Shannon Hope. While the website is your main source of information, signing up to the mailing list ensures that you are receiving updates directly to your email inbox, including tour dates and news, so you'll never miss a thing. Sign up via the website (below), or via email.
"OH BOY" HITS THE CHARTS
"Oh Boy", the second single from the debut album by Art Pop solo artist Shannon Hope has entered the Top 9 @ 9 East Coast Radio charts. Go to the East Coast Radio website to vote for "Oh Boy".
ONLINE INTERVIEWS
Shannon Hope was recently interviewed by various online publications. AllThingsGirl, a UK based ezine published the article "Inspirational Women: Seven Questions with Singer-Songwriter Shannon Hope". Search the Music News section of Entertainment Africa for their interview entitled "Do you like Art Pop?", and published by Sovereign Express, "Music According to Shannon Hope".
ALBUM AVAILABLE COUNTRYWIDE
Just in time for Christmas! The debut release from Art Pop solo artist Shannon Hope is now available at all Look & Listen stores countrywide, and comes recommended by the retail chain in their Christmas Catalogue! Get your copy of S T I L L before the silly season claims yet another shopping victim, and check out The Look & Listen Magical Christmas Emporium for all your stocking filler needs!
"THE WAITING ROOM" LIVE VIDEO
The live video for "The Waiting Room" has been released online. The song was written using Facebook Status Updates (and a little poetic license) over a 24 hour period. The video was filmed by New Age Television at The Red Door in Pietermitzburg in September '09.
REVIEWED ON CHANNEL 24
Channel 24 attended the sold out show at Corner Café in October 2009, and shared their thoughts on the live show and the album. "Music has the ability to take you to places that you can't always access in everyday life. This is why we need artists like Durban-based Shannon Hope. Her music is emotive, evocative, and delivered with such honesty that you can’t help believing every single word." Check out the full review on the press page or read it online at Channel 24.
STYLED BY HEADBOYZ AND label.m
Martin Pearman from HeadBoyz, the innovative, funky and upmarket salon in Durban North, in conjunction with label.m Professional Haircare, is officially responsible for Shannon Hope's rad stylings.
“OH BOY” LIVE VIDEO
Check out the live version of “Oh Boy” filmed by New Age Television at The Red Door in Pietermaritzburg in September ‘09.
SHANNON HOPE GETS VOCAL
Shannon Hope has been getting pretty eloquent in studio with voice-over projects ranging from corporate and local documentaries to national campaigns that challenge social norms.
SHANNON HOPE SUPPORTS HER OFFICIAL CHARITY WHILE CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO
What is South African music worth? You decide! Retail stores around South Africa tend to price South African releases lower than international releases, and it is with this in mind that Shannon Hope has challenged her audience to re-evaluate the value of South African music. The album is selling at a base price of ZAR100 or US$10 (excl. VAT, P&P), however those who feel it is worth more are invited to set their own price for her debut release. All additional proceeds collected over and above the base price will be donated to POWAR, an organization which aims to provide support and a safe haven for survivors of abuse and rape. Patrons contributing R20 or more will receive a POWAR bracelet in recognition of their support. If you purchased the album online or would like to make additional contributions to POWAR, drop us an email and we’ll hook you up!
ALBUM OUT 1 APRIL 2009
April 1st 2009 saw the release of S T I L L, the debut solo album from South African born Art Pop musician Shannon Hope. Listen to samples from the album here, and find out where to buy the album here.
