Syd Kitchen

Eclectic songwriter. Independent spirit. A jewel of South African music.

Since the 70's, guitarist/singer/songwriter SYD KITCHEN has remained an innovative, active, non-compromising part of the South African musical landscape. A highly acclaimed teacher, thinker and published poet, he performs extensively at Festivals and clubs throughout South Africa, both solo and with various combinations.

He has released several critically acclaimed albums to date; all born of an eclectic, curious spirit unfazed by market-place considerations or the wishes of others.

This eclecticism and freedom of spirit has seen his musical journey traverse the KITCHEN BROTHERS, through EQUINOX, HARRY WAS A SNAKE, THE UTENSILS, THE FLYING SOMBREROS, to his collaborations in AMAKOOL, the AQUARIAN QUARTET (with Steve Newman, Greg Georgiades and Tony Cox) and BAFO BAFO (with Madala Kunene).

SYD KITCHEN lives in Durban, South Africa, with his wife where he teaches music while reading for his MA/Ph.D. in Musicology with theUniversity of KwaZulu Natal. 

Latest Release

Fool In A Bubble

Fool In A Bubble

  1. Ysour
  2. Camelot
  3. Fool In A Bubble
  4. Africa's Not For Sissies
  5. Nkosi Sikelel' Africa
  6. Room 1867
  7. Don't Mind Me

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