She has the voice of an angel but she sings like the devil’s been chasing her
So what business does, a Former Head Prefect have singing in nightclubs? Once destined to be doctor or a lawyer, she sounds instead like she’s been singing in bars wrecking cars and hanging out with movie stars. ‘Actually’, she confesses, ‘I do sing in bars, I totaled my car in ’06 and I once kissed a movie star.’ The movie star she’s referring to is South Africa’s own ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Colin Moss, the host of South African Idol where KG was a finalist at the tender age of 16. As she remembers, “It was a publicity stunt, organized by the show; I got into a lot of trouble for it, but I don’t regret it”. This Johannesburg native was brought up by her parents, a doctor and a lawyer with strict morals and rules, and yet it seems she finds herself straddling the line between good and bad; the perfect recipe for good R&B/Soul music.
Kgomotso ‘KG’ Tsatsi’s latest and first release is ‘The Art of Love’; a six song suite bursting with songs about love, addiction and paradise. Her influences range from Lauryn Hill to Nina Simone to Brenda Fassie, and she describes her music passively as ‘Aretha Franklin doing ballet’: delicate, soulful and full of surprises. Ironically, at age 7, KG quit ballet after having to choose between it and classical piano lessons. She chose the latter and has never looked back. Her childhood poetry soon developed songs and raps, which can be heard over her harmonies and percolating African rhythms. A self taught guitarist, and self described old soul, she writes songs that sound like the good old days. Her song ‘In Love’, will have you your reminiscing about your good old days. No wonder, she’s a mirage of a jazz singer from another time. She pours her voice over you like a fine red wine. On stage she drapes her self in red; red on her lips, her hips and her fingertips. She’s simply irresistible, with a firm control over the audience and her music; it must be the ‘prefect’ thing.
If that doesn’t wow you, her control and fluency of 3 languages, English, seTswana and Spanish, just might. At 21, KG , has already had an international career, the youngest ever performer to reach the finals in the USA World Showcase where she made the top 20 out of over 40,000 auditions. In Toronto she often lends her voice and guitar to support grassroots organizations, student initiatives or major galas to promote causes close to her. This two time Honey Jam alumna, performs around Ontario with her R&B-blues band, ‘KG & the VIPs.’ Yet, most surprising of all? This rising star is still in school at the University of Toronto; studying Spanish and International Relations. Good girl Gone bad? ‘No’ that’s Rihanna’s thing’, she quips. I’m more of a ‘School girl, Gone bad!’ and we love her for it...
KG, congratulations on all of your success! We'll be there at the Gladstone most definitely, I can't wait to hear your beautiful voice again, and your new songs! I know you'll have lots more great opportunities coming your way.! xo
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Saskatchewan? Yeah it's kind of a combination, casual/paid thing that is catered more to stripped down set ups. Solos duos, small bands. The Bar owner is a big supporter of indie music/arts and puts on these "showcase" nights that basically pay each performer a cut from the bar sales, so it all depends on how busy the night is. She's very cool and more than fair. I'll definitely let you know if something else comes up.
Hope things are cool, that was a sad/happy blog you posted. I'm playing/hosting a showcase night at Rockie Raccoons Pub on Yonge on May 29th, and the owner had a couple of cancellations. She asked me if I knew anyone who would want to play and so.....I thought I'd ask/invite you if you're interested/not busy.//
A bid kiss for my dear friend! now I have a new account with my video on youtube. On my page a insert a new video of "Strangers in the night" (mambo version)
Thanks KG,and thanks so much for coming out that night! Hope to see you soon, when Marinda gets back it would be great to all get together. I think Noah is starting up some shows at his place again pretty soon...
It was wicked seeing you at Spring Rolls. I'm currently writing a song to perform for an event on April 25th and May 29th, maybe even at Honey Jam in June. I need some really strong background vocals and i have 2 of 3 filled. Give me a call sometime and i can give you more information: 647 888 4951
