Many regard him as a world class musician and a leading voice towards an ecological aesthetic.
He met Belgian writer and actress Joke Debaere in 2010, who has since joined him on the HA! journey and as guest performer on stage. Together they deliver a potently new and moving marriage of word and sound, also in the form of an online multi-media magazine called the
HA!Monthly.
The general HA! performance also flows with piano/keyboard playing, flutes, body movement and momentary surprises. A large collection of electronic accompaniments is selected from, reflecting an eclectic mix of classical, never planned, it follows a broad narrative that proceeds from the mystical, moving to the expressive and ultimately to home-comingly interactive items (no age restriction applies). It is most often consumed in more intimate settings and through the years has inspired countless individuals and communities towards more creative living.
From early childhood, both his mother and father shaped the HA!Man's musical career, stimulating improvisations on piano and organ. At 10 he was employed in Johannesburg as church organist and since 11 appeared as soloist with orchestras, both on cello and piano. He took composition under Carl van Wyk, studied theology and philosophy at Stellenbosch University and at UNISA did a partial music degree. During the 90s he hitch-hiked his way through South Africa, busking on streets and experimenting with other art forms such as spontaneous writing, drawing, dance and acting. Since 2000 he added electronic equipment to his make-up and became mobile. To follow the HA! And get more information, sounds and images, visit
www.hamanworld.com.
Performances are from Friday, 21to Sunday, 23 March at 20:00. Doors open at 18:30 and seating is unreserved. Tickets cost R85 and bookings can be made on
www.kalkbaytheatre.co.za Guests can enjoy supper before and dessert after the show. To book a table for dinner, phone 079 361 8275.