Shen Winberg spent his early childhood in the extremes of Southern Africa’s rural landscapes, absorbing indigenous sounds in the rhythms of the Limpopo Province’s Shangaan villages. Today Shen has a distinctive ethnic blend to his music.
Growing up during the turbulence of Apartheid in the 1980s, both his parents embedded in the ANC’s underground movement, having his mother taken into solitary confinement and hiding from safe house to safe house with his father, Shen’s original compositions showcases this dynamic and dramatic South African narrative. Many of his lyrics are infused with passionate invocations for peace and justice. The magical soundscapes he creates takes you to a place beyond your usual reality.
After a degree in Jazz music from the University of Cape Town, with a love for Afrohouse and pop music, his band, ShenFM, is a fusion of contemporary and traditional sounds, creating a global, commercial, yet ‘world music’ feel to his compositions.
“I love you. You know who you are. You know you are a great singer.” - Mnati, SA Pop Idols Judge, 2012
Shen is the S.A. Cultural Ambassador for the World’s Children’s Prize Foundation for the Rights of the Child, patronised by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden. In this capacity he auditions and directs a youth band with vulnerable children annually, followed by a tour to Scandinavia.
“You unleash teenage rock stars every year, Shen! What an opportunity for Cape Town’s child musicians.” - Chris Pietersen 2020
ShenFM places his band’s music on a beach at sunset. It’s an eclectic mix of beats, uptempo, yet still peaceful, dance-able, but not overpowering.
“You guys are real tight man, super slick!” - Robert Trujillo, bass player for Metallica, 2013
Shen and his band have played in America, France, Ireland, Dubai, Sweden, Angola, Malawi, Senegal, Argentina, Brazil and of course, South Africa. Performances with Jeff Bridges in Cape Town, Vusi Mahlasela in Sweden for Her Majesty Queen Silvia, played and opened for Lionel Richie in Dubai, GoldFish, Lock 'n Ville, Freshly Ground, among many others.
“What a great band.” - American actor Jeff Bridges, 2012
Fusing pop, acoustic rock, house and African music, ShenFM creates a blend of uplifting rhythms only leaving you feeling good.
“You guys are real tight man, super slick!” - Robert Trujillo, bass player for Metallica, 2013
ShenFM.com has all the info you need, and make sure to follow them on Instagram & Facebook & Twitter.
Electro Set:
ShenFM Electro' is the rebirth of the ShenFM live band.
The content is my own remixes of popular songs that everyone loves.
A blend of instruments played live, whilst simultaneously mixing loops and samples together in a DJ style using Ableton controllers.
This set can be just Shen solo on vocals with live guitar and keys, whilst mixing the tracks together using his DJ controller.
Additional band members are added (Lee Thomson on trumpet) for more dynamic performances.
Video Clips:
Duo Festival Video Promo:
Solo Video Promo:
Audio Samples:
Short Sound Sample (2min):
https://soundcloud.com/shenfm/shenfm-dj-promo-short
Shen Winberg spent his early childhood in the extremes of Southern Africa’s rural landscapes, absorbing indigenous sounds in the rhythms of the Limpopo Province’s Shangaan villages. Today Shen has a distinctive ethnic blend to his music.
Growing up during the turbulence of Apartheid in the 1980s, both his parents embedded in the ANC’s underground movement, having his mother taken into solitary confinement and hiding from safe house to safe house with his father, Shen’s original compositions showcases this dynamic and dramatic South African narrative. Many of his lyrics are infused with passionate invocations for peace and justice. The magical soundscapes he creates takes you to a place beyond your usual reality.
After a degree in Jazz music from the University of Cape Town, with a love for Afrohouse and pop music, his band, ShenFM, is a fusion of contemporary and traditional sounds, creating a global, commercial, yet ‘world music’ feel to his compositions.
“I love you. You know who you are. You know you are a great singer.” - Mnati, SA Pop Idols Judge, 2012
Shen is the S.A. Cultural Ambassador for the World’s Children’s Prize Foundation for the Rights of the Child, patronised by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden. In this capacity he auditions and directs a youth band with vulnerable children annually, followed by a tour to Scandinavia.
“You unleash teenage rock stars every year, Shen! What an opportunity for Cape Town’s child musicians.” - Chris Pietersen 2020
ShenFM places his band’s music on a beach at sunset. It’s an eclectic mix of beats, uptempo, yet still peaceful, dance-able, but not overpowering.
“You guys are real tight man, super slick!” - Robert Trujillo, bass player for Metallica, 2013
Shen and his band have played in America, France, Ireland, Dubai, Sweden, Angola, Malawi, Senegal, Argentina, Brazil and of course, South Africa. Performances with Jeff Bridges in Cape Town, Vusi Mahlasela in Sweden for Her Majesty Queen Silvia, played and opened for Lionel Richie in Dubai, GoldFish, Lock 'n Ville, Freshly Ground, among many others.
“What a great band.” - American actor Jeff Bridges, 2012
Fusing pop, acoustic rock, house and African music, ShenFM creates a blend of uplifting rhythms only leaving you feeling good.
“You guys are real tight man, super slick!” - Robert Trujillo, bass player for Metallica, 2013
ShenFM.com has all the info you need, and make sure to follow them on Instagram & Facebook & Twitter.
Electro Set:
ShenFM Electro' is the rebirth of the ShenFM live band.
The content is my own remixes of popular songs that everyone loves.
A blend of instruments played live, whilst simultaneously mixing loops and samples together in a DJ style using Ableton controllers.
This set can be just Shen solo on vocals with live guitar and keys, whilst mixing the tracks together using his DJ controller.
Additional band members are added (Lee Thomson on trumpet) for more dynamic performances.
Video Clips:
Duo Festival Video Promo:
Solo Video Promo:
Audio Samples:
Short Sound Sample (2min):
https://soundcloud.com/shenfm/shenfm-dj-promo-short
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