Video: “Pata Pata” – Shozaloza African Voices LIVE

Albert Combrink2014-04-17T10:54:02+02:00

“Pata Pata” is a song by South African singer Miriam Makeba the former wife of Hugh Masekela “Pata Pata” was written by fellow southern African artist Dorothy Masuka and first released by Makeba in 1957 when she still lived in South Africa. [Nkrumah, Gamal (17 November 2001). “Mama Africa”. Profile (Cairo, Egypt: Al-Ahram Weekly). Retrieved 15 November 2010.]

The song was released in the United States in 1967 for her studio album of the same name. It was successful on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at #12.

The song is considered by many to be Makeba’s [read more…]

Video: “Pata Pata” – Shozaloza African Voices LIVEAlbert Combrink2014-04-17T10:54:02+02:00

Video: Astor Piazzolla: Tanti anni prima (Ave Maria) arr. Cello & Piano

Albert Combrink2013-11-09T15:53:44+02:00

Astor Piazzolla: Tanti anni prima (Ave Maria) arr. Cello & Piano from the soundtrack to the “Enrico IV” byMarco Bellocchio

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Video: Astor Piazzolla: Tanti anni prima (Ave Maria) arr. Cello & PianoAlbert Combrink2013-11-09T15:53:44+02:00

Video: Ntyilo Ntyilo (Stanislav Angelov & Albert Combrink)

Albert Combrink2013-10-24T12:49:24+02:00

Ntyilo Ntyilo “Little Bird” (Allan Mzamo Silinga)

(South African Xhosa Song arranged in the Style of Piazzollla) perfromed by Stanislav Angelov (Bulgarian Accordionist) & Albert Combrink (South African Pianist) in the Tango-Duo Show “The Boer & The Bulgar” in the Theater of Alexander Bar, Cape Town.

Ntyilo Ntyilo “Little Bird” (Allan Mzamo Silinga): Sheet music, original Xhosa lyrics and English translation:

“Ntyilo Ntyilo” Sheet Music and original lyrics

I heard a sound from the [read more…]

Video: Ntyilo Ntyilo (Stanislav Angelov & Albert Combrink)Albert Combrink2013-10-24T12:49:24+02:00

Video: Malaika (Stanislav Angelov & Albert Combrink)

Albert Combrink2013-10-24T12:28:24+02:00

Malaika (Swahili Folk Song) perfromed by Stanislav Angelov (Bulgarian Accordionist) & Albert Combrink (South African Pianist) in the Tango-Duo Show “The Boer & The Bulgar” in the Theater of Alexander Bar, Cape Town

More about the song “Malaika”

I grew up in Apartheid South Africa, and much of my South African musical heritage was lost on me – in my ignorance, or simply from never being in contact with it. I had heard of the wonderful South African singer Miriam Makeba, and [read more…]

Video: Malaika (Stanislav Angelov & Albert Combrink)Albert Combrink2013-10-24T12:28:24+02:00

Tango in Cape Town – where to find it

Albert Combrink2013-07-30T21:05:23+02:00

I receive many comments and mails from Tango Lovers asking me where to find Tango in Cape Town. Lessons and Milongas are offered by a variety of venues. I put together this post of as much information as I have, simply in the spirit of “Tango-Unity”, and it will be updated and revised occasionally. I know I have left people off, and it is not done in malice. Just drop me an email or leave a comment and i will be happy to update.

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Tango in Cape Town – where to find itAlbert Combrink2013-07-30T21:05:23+02:00

Summertime (Gershwin): Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar (live)

Albert Combrink2013-07-13T18:05:03+02:00

“Summertime”, Louise Howlett (vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Double Bass) – from the Opera “Porgy & Bess” by George & Ira Gershwin, after the novel by DuBose Heyward.

Recorded Live at Alexander Bar, Cape Town. This recording was catalogued in “The Summertime Connection”, a website dedicated to this extraordinary song.

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Summertime (Gershwin): Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar (live)Albert Combrink2013-07-13T18:05:03+02:00

Piazzolla’s Oblivion: Tango and the Mystery of Divine Love

Albert Combrink2013-02-24T13:58:06+02:00

Piazzolla’s Oblivion: Tango and the Mystery of Divine Love

Written as part of the Soundtrack of Marco Bellocchio’s 1984 film Enrico IV, the hauntingly beautiful Oblivion has had great success on the concert stages of the world. [you can watch the trailer to this film at the bottom of this page.]

From superstars in the classical world such as violinist Gidon Kremer and cellist Yo-Yo Ma, to superstars in the jazz arena such as Chick Corea and Al de Meola, the timeless quality of this piece has revealed [read more…]

Piazzolla’s Oblivion: Tango and the Mystery of Divine LoveAlbert Combrink2013-02-24T13:58:06+02:00

As Time Goes By – from the CD “Night Sessions”: Louise Howlett & Albert Combrink

Albert Combrink2010-09-23T06:20:14+02:00

Still regarded as a truly perfect movie, the 1942 "Casablanca" still wows viewers today. And the main song from the film "As Time Goes By" still elicits a special reaction from our audiences every time we perform it. Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink recorded the song the album "Night Sessions" and remain true to the piano-lounge atmosphere of the original while putting a contemporary spin on it. A truly timeless classic.

As Time Goes By – from the CD “Night Sessions”: Louise Howlett & Albert CombrinkAlbert Combrink2010-09-23T06:20:14+02:00

Stardust – from the CD “Night Sessions” with Louise Howlett (vocals) and Albert Combrink (piano)

Albert Combrink2010-09-20T21:42:26+02:00

Duo Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink's album "Night Sessions" includes "Stardust", one of Hoagy Carmichael’s most loved songs. They communicate the timeless and delicate nostalgia of love remembered and lost, making this song one of the highlights of their stage-shows.

Stardust – from the CD “Night Sessions” with Louise Howlett (vocals) and Albert Combrink (piano)Albert Combrink2010-09-20T21:42:26+02:00

Old Devil Moon – Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink present “Night Sessions”

Albert Combrink2010-09-14T06:32:58+02:00

Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink give this Broadway hit a complete make-over on their new CD Night Sessions. The intimacy of voice and piano allows a tender conversation to develop, reflecting the light-headedness of falling head-over heels in love.

Old Devil Moon – Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink present “Night Sessions”Albert Combrink2010-09-14T06:32:58+02:00

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