Local act Freshlyground (pictured left) recently toured South Africa and I had the privilege of attending the Johannesburg, Sandton Convention Centre show on 10 November 2007. Their show was great and this band is really an awesome exportable commodity. They have been likened to Mango Groove, understandably so because of their cross-over appeal and mixing of traditional with western musical styles, and they have the potential to garner as much acclaim as Mango Groove. The show was wonderful.Opening up for Freshlyground was Neo Muyanga, also known for his work with BLK Sonshine. Muyanga is also a fantastic local talent. He performed solo, mostly on an organ then on a Yamaha Silent Series acoustic guitar. The crowd thoroughly enjoyed his act, especially his solo rendition of Born in a Taxi. Furthermore, I was blown away by the sound of the Silent Series. What an incredible guitar. Muyanga certainly delivered in terms of getting the crowd warmed up for the headlining act, perhaps even outshining them somewhat.
