Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA Enterprises, the Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on Wednesday, 12 November followed Durban’s International Convention Centre on Saturday, 15 November. The tour concludes with three Johannesburg concerts at Montecasino’s Teatro on Thursday, 20 November; Friday, 21 November and Saturday, 22 November. Concerts begin at 20h00. Tickets on sale only at www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za
Gregory Porter, a New Yorker, is easily recognised by his signature cap and “deep booming baritone” voice. He is often likened to legends like Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway and Bill Withers for smooth, soulful sound, blending jazz, gospel, soul and blues. He enjoys acclaim across the world, achieving critical and commercial success everywhere from his native US to Europe, the UK and Africa. He’s becoming a relative regular in South Africa, after performing at the Joy of Jazz Festival in 2014 and 2015 and then visiting in 2023 for six sold-out solo concerts.
“South African music fans can’t get enough of Gregory Porter, whether it’s his voice, his songs or his presence” says Tony Feldman of Showtime Management, “so it’s a pleasure to be staging these new shows on the Love is King tour, including his first show in Durban. And bringing Zolani Mahola into the mix for the Cape Town takes things up another level.”
Porter calls his Love is King SA Tour “a continued celebration of the amazing people of this nation,” also recently posting on his social media, “South Africa, I’m so excited to be returning to your beautiful country this November!”
The formation of the band Freshlyground: 2002 – The band became a national and international success with hits like “Doo Be Doo”, part of South Africa’s post-apartheid music scene.
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