the Movies

Naturally 7

30/9
20:00
Amphitheatre, Taipa Houses


Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes without interval

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N’Namdi Bryant, Bass (Low Instruments)
Roderick Eldridge, Second Tenor (DJ Scratching and Rhythm Guitar)
Ricky Cort, First Tenor (Lead Guitar)
Sean Simmonds, Third Tenor (Harmonica)
Dwight Stewart, Baritone (Trombone)
Roger Thomas, Fourth Tenor (Keys and Guitar) and Primary Vocal Arranger
Warren Thomas, Tenor and Baritone (Drums)

What is Vocal Play?

Vocal play is a distinct singing style, popularised by Naturally 7. Unlike a cappella singing, which uses words without any instrumental accompaniment, vocal play uses the sound of vocal strings to reproduce instruments. During a performance there are no actual drums, guitars or flutes, as the singers play each one of them with their trained voices.

Biographical Notes

Naturally 7

Founded in 1999 in New York City, Naturally 7 began to revolutionise the a capella music genre, developing a perfect vocal choreography. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre.

The group was featured as special guest touring with internationally acclaimed singer Michael Bublé, during which they have been met with standing ovations in Europe, Canada, Australia and the US, playing nearly 500 gigs in three world tours. Besides, they have shared the stage with numerous icons, from Diana Ross to Quincy Jones, and performed at major jazz events, from the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival to the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Over the years, the band continued to wow audiences around the world, and have recorded a number of CDs. The song Feel It (In the Air Tonight) (2006) has received over four and a half million hits on YouTube, turning into a Top 3-chart-success in France, Belgium and South Africa, and made it to the single charts in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Portugal.

To commemorate their 20th anniversary in the music industry, Naturally 7’s latest record, 20/20, brings a fresh spin on 20 fan favourites destined to withstand the test of time. The group’s astonishing vocal theatrics and one-of-a-kind showmanship have earned them a place among the world’s musical elite.

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