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New Release: Double Take

Soul-sisters Abigail Kubeka, Dolly Rathebe and Sharon Katz grew up in South Africa under the old apartheid regime and had to hide from the police to perform their music.  

Double Take shows how powerful voices can never be silenced. These songs go far beyond questioning the stories we're told to believe; they make you want to dance, laugh, cry, shout and hug somebody.

 

Next Shows

  • May 19
    Mann Music Center Philadelphia On Parade,  Philadelphia
     
  • Jun 9
    Puffin Cultural Forum,  Teaneck
     
  • Jun 13
    Pastorius Park Summer Concerts,  Philadelphia
     
  • Jun 17
    Great Hudson Clearwater Revival Festival,  Croton Point Park Croton-on-Hudson, NY in Westchester County
     
  • Jun 23
    Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music and Dance,  Altamont
     

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Sharon Katz & The Peace Train - 2012

In addition to a great new year of concerts, we're thrilled to announce 2 very special events:   

Annual Fun-Raiser at World Cafe Live on April 29 - to benefit the children of South Africa and The Peace Train Youth Corps in the US.  A phenomenal concert featuring Sharon's all star band and special guests plus lunch is $50. Just send your check to "Friends Of The Peace Train", 7207 Bryan Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119 to reserve your seat NOW.

THIS CONCERT WAS A SOLD OUT AND RESOUNDING SUCCESS! 

CHECK THE PHOTO SECTION FOR PHOTOS OF THIS SPECTACULAR EVENT!

   

  FANtastic Tour to South Africa from Aug. 7-22 - travel with us for a life-changing experience full of music, dance, community projects & safari .

Contact SharonKatz2000@aol.com to reserve your space.  

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    As a South African musician growing up during the terrible days of apartheid, I always found that music had a way of bringing people together, regardless of race, culture or beliefs. As a teenager, I used to sneak out to the African townships to play music with my friends there, and when Nelson Mandela was released from prison, I performed at all his rallies, singing about unity and a peaceful transition to democracy in South Africa.

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 In 1993, I formed a 500-voice, multiracial and multicultural performing group to show what a "normal" country could be. We toured throughout South Africa by train - The Peace Train - and used our music to promote our country's first democratic elections. 

Since then, we've been performing worldwide, releasing albums, and conducting workshops in schools, colleges and communities to promote multi-cultural experiences and end violence.  Performances can be as a solo, duo, 3-6 piece band, or the band with dancers.

We’ve also been supporting projects to take care of South African children whose families have been affected by joblessness and the HIV/AIDS crisis.  Last year, we built an elementary school and performing arts center for an impoverished community.

So come on board The Peace Train. We're really looking forward to seeing and hearing from you! 

          ~Sharon