One of the greatest voices of our generation, eight-time nominee and two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter will return to South Africa later this year to thrill local fans with a three-city arena concert tour. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presented by Showtime Management and Griza Enterprises, the Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at GrandWest on Saturday 12 November followed by shows in Johannesburg and Durban. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Porter has a longstanding connection with South African audiences, having previously performed at the Joy of Jazz Festival in 2014 and 2015. He captivated local audiences with his first solo and sold-out six engagement concert tour in January. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hailing from New York, Porter is easily recognised by his signature cap and “deep booming baritone” voice. His smooth, soulful sound blends jazz, gospel, soul and blues is often likened to legends like Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway and Bill Withers. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The highly-talented musician, actor and recording artist is seen as a major figure in contemporary jazz music, coasting both critical acclaim and commercial success globally, especially in the UK and Europe with an extensive following across Africa. He is a distinguished modern jazz icon whose soulful voice and moving storytelling have earned him Grammys, a devoted global fanbase and a reputation as a soulful bridge between classic and contemporary music. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2023 Porter released his first-ever holiday album Christmas Wish. He has hosted the podcast The Hang, a conversation series featuring his famous friends, as well as his own cooking show The PorterHouse, in which he shared recipes inspired by his local community, experiences from touring the globe, and family cooking traditions. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 The concert at the Grand Arena at GrandWest starts at 20:00. Tickets, ranging from R800 to R1 500, are on sale at www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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