Kelvin Momo captivates audiences at the Red Bull Symphonic with romance and amapiano magic
Kelvin Momo delivered an unforgettable Red Bull Symphonic show with Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra. Picture: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool
Image: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool
Kelvin Momo’s fans were left more than fulfilled at the Red Bull Symphonic with Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra.
In its second year, the Red Bull Symphonic was held over three days at the Montecasino Teatro, a bump from last year.
Real name Thato Kelvin Ledwaba, music producer and artist Kelvin Momo’s top-charting catalogue took center stage as it was brought to life through music conductor Howard and the electrifying Egoli Symphonic Orchestra.
With the backing of Red Bull, who cut no corners when it comes to delivering top-notch production, attendees were left mesmerized.
Kelvin Momo and Adam Howard are seen during the Red Bull Symphonic in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Image: Craig Kolesky / Red Bull Content Pool
Kelvin Momo made a commanding entrance with Howard, with the two of them even embracing each other, a clear sign of a strong bond formed.
For his big night, Kelvin Momo was the life of the party, dancing and vibing along to the music and with the crowd. On night one, Kelvin Momo even got emotional as he performed “Song Cry”.
With seven albums under his belt and over 171 songs, choosing the 18-track set list was no small task. Kelvin Momo and Howard however managed to create one that celebrated his musical journey.
Each song took attendees down memory lane, to the one they first heard the song or how it impacted them. However, the real moments came when Kelvin Momo’s long-time vocal collaborator and long-time girlfriend Babalwa M (Mavuso) took to the stage.
Fans were mesmerized as Kelvin Momo and Babalwa M stole the show at Red Bull Symphonic. Picture: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool
Image: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool
Last year, the two sent their fans into overdrive when rumours that they had broken up swirled. During their performance of “Lobola”, on all three nights, they had fans convinced they had something special between them.
The flirtation was high between Kelvin Momo and Babalwa M. The producer was the ultimate gentleman, helping her onto the stage, singing along with her, and sealing the moment with a kiss on night three.
Kelvin Momo’s Red Bull Symphonic was a testament to the great artist he is and he didn't disappoint his fans, he gave them a show that celebrated his music and had all the right elements, from choir, orchestra, musicians and energy.
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