Hezron Chetty

Join Hezron Chetty at Grusy in Emden as he takes to stage with his electryfying, engaging solo show. More on the artist: South African-born and Berlin-based, Hezron Chetty has been captivating global audiences with his groundbreaking hyper-genre fusion of violin and spoken word. His unique blend of world music, poetic depth, and punk-inspired energy has set him apart, enabling him to transcend traditional genres and share stages with a diverse array of artists. Hezron has opened for renowned acts such as Vieux Farka Touré, Finley Quaye, Jocelyn Brown, Incubus, Paco Sery and shared festival events with acts like Mac Miller, Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Eagles of Death Metal, Rae Kwon and more. In 2024, Hezron achieved a significant milestone when his latest album and accompanying book, I Am Death, I Am Breath, I Am Life, was honored as a "Top of the World" Album by Songlines Magazine. Hezron is set to tour Europe and South Africa in 2025, performing at major festivals across the continent to promote his forthcoming album.