IF you love timeless classics and powerful vocals, then An Ode to Motown is the show for you.
The musical currently on at Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein celebrates Black History Month by paying tribute to musicians signed under the iconic Motown Records label and leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
It features Tamara Dey, Lerato Mvelase, Hlengiwe Pearl, Anele Precious Mthethwa and Liesl Penniken, who beautifully showcased their talents and shone on stage. It's five voices with different textures, but all sound as beautiful as each other.
Anele's rich voice left a lasting impression, and she might just be the star of the show.
However, her co-stars shone just as bright.
Hlengiwe's small but powerful voice stood out, leaving the audience astonished.
Liesl, known for her beautiful voice as the lead of Jamali, was nothing short of amazing.
Tamara Dey showed she's not just called the First Lady of Kwaito for nothing.
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Her voice was bold, commanding and crystal clear, even through the smooth, slow jams.
Lerato led the show by sharing anecdotes about the musicians and showcased her voice while leading songs.
They brought back life to music from way back in the 1960, 1970 and music that made an impact.
They sang songs by Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5, Shanice, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Brian McKnight and The Carpenters.
They also paid tribute to civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr, Smokey Robinson, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and Malcolm X.
A stellar live band, featuring Mpho Kodisang on piano, Earl Joseph Baartman on bass, Urbano Bay Nobela on guitar, and Tshepa Diale on drums, brought the iconic Motown sound to life.
The ladies were joined by the glorious voices of iComplete, which always deliver. Their voices blended with the ladies' voices perfectly.
An Ode to Motown is a soulful and nostalgic celebration of timeless music and powerful history.
It is running at the Joburg Theatre until 1 March.
