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Sam Jam’s passion for music is evident when you see him on stage, whether it be seated with his acoustic guitar, jumping around while playing some killer solos on his electric guitar or beating his drums. The audience cannot help but get involved when Sam takes to the stage. This Kenyan-born man’s lifelong relationship with music started from a very early age.  It all began when Sam had to choose which subjects he wanted to study in primary school and he chose music ‘just to see what happens’.  It did not take long for him to realize that music has crept into his life, never to be evicted from it again. Sam’s passion for music was clear as he could often be found getting creative and messing around on the piano. Just finishing his homework assignments was not enough for him!  He had to explore what else the instrument had to offer him.

 His move to Port Elizabeth in 1997 served to further strengthen his love for music.  Here he was fortunate to be taught by well-known guitar teacher Dr Howard Nock, helping him hone his skills on the guitar. On top of that Sam started playing regular gigs at 4 Winds Folk Club, which enabled him to build a fan base and develop his style as a solo performer.  He also started playing with a rock band The Righteous (www.therighteous.co.za) who he still collaborates with today.

Sam is a true multi-instrumentalist who loves all of his instruments for their unique qualities.  He continues to play all of them and is looking into becoming a session drummer sometime in the future.  The guitar holds a special place in his heart though and he describes his desire to make it ‘sing’ like the greats: Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, Mike Einziger from Incubus and The Edge from U2. When asked who he aspires to be like a few names he admires for different reasons are mentioned.  People like Dave Matthews, who Sam and his friends have nicknamed ‘spider fingers’, John Mayer, Jimmy Hendrix and Howie Day are artists he particularly respects, not just for their technical mastery but also for their storytelling abilities.

‘But mostly I aspire to sound like me. Yes you can hear a bit of everyone but there is nothing like singing your own song to yourself and enjoying it,’ he says.

Sam Jam has now moved to the mother city because he ‘wants to know more about the music business’.  He was looking for a place where he could be part of a creative culture so he picked Cape Town as it is a city where he can definitely find a creative music scene to be part of, he finds himself particularly inspired when jamming with his friends on his acoustic guitar. This keeps him on his toes creatively.  He is looking forward to many gigs in the city as well as recording an album with The Righteous. 

Written by: Simoné Scott

An Alternative Rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. Their debut record 'Lead Role in A Classic Horror' has been streamed over a million times on Deezer! Get it here: https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/lead-role-in-a-classic-horror/id1238306358

Purplecry Biography:


"PurpleCry is a Cape Town based musical duo which explores genres of music ranging from alternative to progressive and acoustic rock. Licia Du Plessis and Marcel van der Westhuizen, who both have obtained a formal music education, form the acoustic and dynamic duo that is PurpleCry. Initially the group began as a solo-project of Licia’s between 2011 and 2012, but after experimenting and working with various session musicians Licia recruited Marcel in 2012 as a permanent member of the group, ergo, her musical partner.
 
As the group consists only of two members, Licia and Marcel use special intricate musical techniques in order to create a fuller sound during their performances. Licia performs as the percussionist, drummer and vocalist, while Marcel performs with an acoustic and electric guitar and contributes to the vocal aspect of the group as well. The group also uses their impressive selection of guitar pedals in order to use bass amplifying and loop techniques.
 
Through their diverse influence of music from artists such as Radiohead, Damien Rice, Paramore, and John Mayer, PurpleCry creates a unique, emotionally sincere, and versatile acoustic sound. Licia and Marcel describe their music as, “Dynamic, super sensitive or chilled, and very emotional. Sometimes also quite loud. "We’re pretty depressing, but we want to be real. We don’t want to pretend that sadness and heartache doesn’t exist. We want to show how music can help anyone get through a tough situation.”
 
Through their dual writing skills and specific selected music, PurpleCry performs exclusive original music and cover songs that allow an audience to embark on an emotional journey. Their music pays homage to the true acoustic rock roots of music’s history and therefore after each performance PurpleCry leaves its audience with feelings of content and inspiration." 


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Just Music is South Africa’s leading independent music company and home to the world’s foremost independent labels: Beggars Group [XL Recordings, Matador / Young / Rough Trade / 4AD], Ninja Tune and Hidden Beach Recordings. 

Just represents notable South African artists that include MaxX & Love, Aidan Fraser, The Dirty Skirts, Nic Jeffrey, The Black Cat Bones, WONDERboom, FUZIGISH, Anna Wolf, Ruff Majik, Springbok Nude Girls, The Medicine Dolls, RAMDAZ, Sannie Fox and Jack Atlantic.

Just Music is also the South African home to key international artists that include Radiohead, Queens of The Stone Age, Thundercat, Louis Cole, salut, ODESZA, Little Dragon, King Krule, The Smile, Peggy Gou, Jayda G, Róisín Murphy, Bonobo, Kasbo, Floating Points, Future Islands, The Kills, Young Fathers, Jill Scott, The National, and Fink.

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