Sathima live in Cape Town!

Sathima at Tagores

Pure emotion is how Sathima Bea Benjamin is often described. In Cape Town at the launch events for the African Songbird album this was reinforced over and over again. On the first night – despite having a cold – Sathima took charge of Tagores and led us on a special journey to her heart. Thanks to the good folks at Chimurenga I am very happy to share with you an audio recording of that performance.

Sathima at the Labia

Come Sunday night we were not sure if she was going to make it to the Sathima’s Windsong screening. But again we were not disappointed with her presence and patience answering questions and signing albums into the night. At the final Vinyl Session at Mahogany’s on Tuesday night Sathima was once again with us until midnight.

Chris Albertyn, Sathima Bea Benjamin and Matt Temple

A heartfelt thanks to all those that made the launch events a big success and a very special thanks to Sathima whose songs and presence continue to make all richer. (Special thanks to Greg Franz for the photographs)

Sathima Live at Tagores: Rapidshare here / Zippyshare here