Tribute show explores life and music of Amy Winehouse

Summit Lifestyle Centre is hostingAmy Winehouse, The Diva & Her Demons, a theatrical tribute show by Misery Loves Company, on Friday. The show will explore the life and music of the late singer, with live performances from Kerry Hiles and Kristo Zondagh. At the heart of the production is bassist and vocalist Hiles, who also wrote the show.

Hiles, who is originally from East London and now based in Gqeberha, said the idea for the tribute came directly from audiences. “We were asked to do an Amy Winehouse show while we were performing other tribute productions, different audience members independently requested that we put something together in her honour.” Hiles is joined on stage by guitarist Rob Thompson, a Gqeberha resident, and drummer Zondagh. Together, they bring years of musical experience to the stage.

Hiles is a multi-talented artist known for her singing, acting and voice-over work. Her fame was extended through her role in the TV soap,Isidingo. With wide experience in various bands and performances, including contracts on cruise ships, she shines both as a solo performer and as part of an ensemble.

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Thompson, 38, is a blues rock musician, noted for his passion as a guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has toured the US and performed with various artists, gaining recognition in South African music festivals.

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