Selim Kagee

Location: Based in Cape Town

Biography

Part Bocelli, a smidgen of Groban, with a slice of Pavarotti and a bead of Bublé – Selim Kagee has put his inimitable signature on a sound the world continues to love and support. Only now, thanks to his remarkable ability, it is coming straight out of Africa.

Some of the world’s most creative and inspired voices take a little while longer to mature, percolate and surge to the fore. Vocal master Selim Kagee is one such case in point who has made his debut into the world of Classical Pop music after being signed to the international label EMI in 2011. He has subsequently released his debut album ‘Cry For Love’ (Piango D’Amore) available in stores nationwide.

Selim’s music includes a selection of songs co-written with well respected producer and songwriter Clive Ridgway and recorded with the Cape Town POPS orchestra. Trained as a classical singer, his music consists of an eclectic mix of original compositions and interesting interpretations of popular gems, peppered with pop, classical and cinematic influences – all giving Kagee’s voice the opportunity to showcase its warmth, sincerity and presence.

Highlights from his repertoire, which is made up of mostly English and Italian songs, include:

O Sole Mio
Right Here Waiting For You
Ave Maria
You Are So Beautiful (Sei Cosi Bella)
Chasing Cars (Trova Noi)
and his original hit song as heard on radio - Cry For Love

Apart from leading roles in musical theatre productions such as The Sound of Music, The Boyfriend, Annie Get Your Gun, and The King & I, Selim's solo career highlights include 2010 World Cup Fan Park performances, an exclusive performance at former President Thabo Mbeki’s Residence, as well as various events around the country including Sun City and Zambia. In July 2012 Selim was invited to record a duet with International Superstars Celtic Woman for their 2012 Christmas album, singing Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful). Media coverage includes ongoing interviews on radio stations, television, and press articles.

“I want to play, perform, inspire and uplift people wherever my music may take me.” Selim Kagee

Noteworthy Performances

Absa Private Bank
Car of the Year Awards
Mediclinic Awards Ceremony
Nederburg New Years Eve Spectacular with Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
FNB Starlight Pops Concert with KZN Philharmonic
Shoprite Year End Awards
Phocor/Bryte Insurance Year End
ATKV Corporate
Momentum Road Show (Zambia, Botswana, Sun City, Cape Town)
Midas Year End Awards (Namibia)
Sergio Franchi Concert (Connecticut USA)
SA Anthem for SA Rugby (Perth Australia)
Suidoosterfees Opening Concert
Sold Out Concerts at the Baxter Theatre Centre (2013) and Artscape Theatre (2016)
Recorded with world-renowned classical-crossover group Celtic Woman

Client Feedback

Thank you, he was loved by our audience and truly a wonderful artist. I really hope he makes his mark. We will promote him for sure! Thank you also for the smooth process of booking and constant feedback to be kept in the loop.

- Melinda Pelser, Medi-Clinic

Never have I attended a performance so beautiful, so flawless, so cohesive, so genius, so refined, so breathtaking, so soul-nurturing, so heart-awakening, so magnificent and so richly rewarding to have been present to.

- Dr Khadija Omar (Audience member)

I had the priviledge of attending the extravaganza of the very talented South African musician, Selim Kagee. Selim’s choice of songs and his beautiful voice, accompanied by a symphony orchestra, pop band and an Indian ensemble on one stage made the evening exceptional and memorable.

-Helen Zille (Former Premier of the Western Cape)

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Sound Clips

MONTAGE Cry For Love Chasing Cars Granada You Are So Beautiful / Sei Cosi Bella

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Budget Range for Selim Kagee is

R5000 - R20000

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