"Verity's music ignites that 'umph', that 'hell ya!', that 'this is awesome!' feeling in people. Her songs have the ability to move you emotionally and mentally to all kinds of states...enthusiasm, sorrow, hope and joy."
(Jason Rakowsky, Canada)
(Jason Rakowsky, Canada)
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- Members:
- Verity & The Shades's are a band set to take SA by storm. Their music has a distinctive African flavour with universal appeal that has audiences up and dancing with them at every show.
Verity & The Shades features....
VERITY - singer/songwriter
TONY PACO - drums
NELSON MALELA - keyboards
AL DU TOIT - lead guitar
HELDER GONZAGA - bass.
This meeting of musicians from across the continent (Zimbabwe, Congo, Mozambique & SA) has resulted in a band that while diverse in its influences manages to deliver "pop rock songs with a flavour of Johnny Clegg stum guitar, Suvuka drumming & tamer version of a mix of Jewel & Shakira vocals." (Issue 2, Music Review) - Genre:
- Afro Pop/Rock
- Record Label:
- Lucky Packet Records
VERITY Nearly done and ready! Just need to hit London and Belgium with bells on and make the most of this awesome opportunity! Thanks for all the good wishes - will be taking them all with me : )
VERITY Just had the sweetest experience - the Grade 7's at Wynberg Girls Junior School have chosen to sing my song 'Miracle' as their farewell song to the school - and I spend lunch l
VERITY Getting ready for the Entrepreneurs World Cup - flying to London tomorrow and then Belgium on Thursday to speak there for two day and then back to London for the weekend seminars. Going to be a CRAZY week!!!
It took us 8hours, 17minutes and 43seconds to reach the top of Platteklip Gorge with my mum, but against all odds - an ageing body, mild emphasema, a frozen shoulder and an compacted spine - she did it...
VERITY “Circumstances, what are circumstances? I make circumstances.” - Napoleon Bonaparte
Tomorrow is a big day in my family. A year ago we were in a very scary place where it looked unlikely that my mum would live to see Christmas. She has had a rough couple of years since my dad passed away, and was in an increasingly fragile space...
VERITY When I stand before (my) God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and I could say, "I used everything that you gave me." - Erma Bombeck
VERITY People do not lack strength; they lack will . . . -Victor Hugo
I blurted out my frustrations yesterday and it has been amazing to see the response. I realise that in this journey I mostly focus on all the good bits- and there have been alot - but often I carry to angst and pain of the uncertainity of this road on my own...
VERITY "Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities." Sue Ebaugh
I am frustrated! November was set to be a super busy and lucrative month with 3 big talks and Zimfest for the band to perform at...
VERITY TEDxJohannesburg was AMAZING! Still soaking up all the inspiration from today. Incredible speakers, thought provoking talks and a total priviledge to be there!!!
VERITY Packing my bags and practising my talk for TEDxJohnnesburg on Sunday! Going to be a wonderful experience with inspiring speakers and an amazing opportunity to be considered for the TED.com website. Holding thumbs!
Source: www.tedxjohannesburg.co.za
Verity Price is a singer/songwriter & speaker with a difference. Born in Zimbabwe & raised in SA, she wrote her first song while studying psychology. Only after a 800km solo walk across Spain in memory of her father did she finally commit to music full time. ...
