Electronic Pop

THE CODA STYLE

Electric strings and African vocals are showcased against a backdrop of exhilarating live sampling to create pure musical magic on stage. Ear catching rhythms and harmonies are blended with the gorgeous tone of the strings and Yolanda’s sultry voice. Bringing together the old or ‘traditional’ and the new, CODA breaks new ground by combining influences of Africa music with futuristic electric string sound and DJ.

THE CODA SHOW

The 60 minute show includes:

1. Upbeat, virtuoso repertoire that showcases the skill and talent of the performers
2. New original works in the genre of Buddha Bar and Café Del Mar
3. Ambient music that explores the depth and range of the electric cello, violin and vocals in collaboration with live sampling / DJ building from serene to dance (and a spectrum of styles in between)

Coda also offers an additional 1 hour DJ set (repertoire chosen specifically for the event) after the electric ‘string and song’ show.

THE PERFORMERS
Carol Schutz: The electric cello is, without doubt, a very striking and unusual instrument. Combined with a 6 foot tall, vivacious and experienced performer, the result is powerful.

It is in this context that Carol has performed at over 200 top events including the Elton John Charity Ball, Cape Town Fashion Week, Kirstenbosch Summer Concert Series, Vodacom July, Presidents Cup (Fancourt), Fancourt Spring Ball etc.

She has appeared extensively in the media for the last three years including an interview on Top Billing, ETV Nightlife, Morning Live etc. She has been photographed for Cosmopolitan Magazine, Top Billing Magazine, Style, Sarie and numerous daily newspapers Her performing career has taken her beyond South Africa’s borders to the Baltic Sea (on 6 day cruise for Coca Cola) and to Edinburgh for an international corporate event

She completed her Bachelor of Music degree Cum Laude majoring in ‘Cello performance at Rhodes University in 1997. Subsequently she performed with orchestra’s both locally (PE Philharmonic) and in the UK (Kensington Philharmonic) and in numerous chamber music groups.

She has performed with many of South Africa’s top musicians including Arno Carstens, Yvonne Chaka-Chaka and Soweto String Quartet (at the Elton John show). Carol recently performed at Bidvest ‘Eisha’ 2005 with Elena Zlatkova, TK, Loyiso, Juanita Kruger and the Johannesburg Philharmonic.

Rayelle Goodman: Rayelle is an experienced (Classically-trained) violinist, having performed extensively throughout South Africa with various orchestras, bands and ensembles. Having started lessons at the age of four, she has focused her life around and been playing music for twenty years.

On her dashing red electric violin she has performed with bands such as African crossover group "Freshlyground" (winners of the Regional Emerging Sounds Competition 2002), pop/rock duo "Plush" (National winners of same competition), alternative band "Velve", improvisational group "the Moonflowers", funk band "the A-Bomb", rock band "Flat Stanley", acoustic folk/jazz/reggae fusion outfit "RubbishChild", hard rock band "Kelvin Declined", country billy band "the Three Bored White Guys" and Simon van Gend, Arno Carstens, Tara & Steve Fataar, Andy Jamieson and Nick Turner's acoustic outfits.

Rae has done session work in London, Cape Town and Johannesburg and appears on a number of CDs.

Nick Matthews: Nick Matthews is one of Cape Town’s top DJ’s. What sets him apart is his energy on stage, his enthusiasm for atypical projects, and experimentation with new styles. He is currently breaking ground in the area of live influences with DJ.

He has played alongside the likes of Nigel Dawson, Kaskade, and with Iridium Project as the warm-up act for Springbok Nude Girls at the FHM 100 sexiest women party at the Cape Castle. Nick still plays regular sets at Opium, The Fez, Sutra and Rhodes House in Cape Town. He travels performs regularly at similar venues in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth .

Nick holds a Friday night residency at Opium, now Cape Town’s top night-club, with some of South Africa’s best musicians where they focus on performing live sets incorporating their own production. Nick also performs a fortnightly Saturday night residency at Rhodes House called ‘world beats which also promotes the same live influences.

Yolanda Yawa: Former singer and dancer of the Women Unite Marimba Dance Band, Yolanda has been performing her since she was 10. Her remarkable voice has provided her with numerous performing opportunities including lead singer of the Jazz Band Kani, and member of the Afro-Latin Jazz Band, Tucan Tucan. A runner up in the Miss Cape Town Competition, Yolanda is a captivating and striking performer who keeps audiences entranced her statuesque image and breath-taking voice.

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