You were absolutely incredible! Loved the energy!

Petra Rees

Managing Director , LEAP

Larah baie dankie vir jou uitstekende optrede as gaskunstenaar tydens die AJV 2019. Dit was heerlik om op jou knoppie te kon druk en jy het jou uitstekend van jou taak gekwyt. Die terugvoer vanaf die afgevaardigdes was baie positief.

Petro Greef

ATKV Manager

Urban Strings was amazing! Thank you so much, our wedding day was the best!

Kim Cox

Bride

You were wonderful!

Nina Mgudlwa

Bride

Thank you, it was lovely working with you!

Respect Music

Manager

We got a lot of compliments about your playing and everyone loved the music. Was great having you as part of our day.

Jannes van der Wath

Groom

Entertainment Solutions

“We strive to reach a common objective, musical excellence and adaptability.” – Larah Eksteen 

All members are industry professionals and collaborate with various local and International artists in their personal capacity. This creates fluidity in sound and performance within the collective, making space for contemporary and  innovative production. Urban Strings comprises of fourteen members that include vocals, violinists, viola players, cellists, double bassists, harpists, pianists and guitarists that can be mixed and matched to create a unique musical experience.

Booking Enquiry

Get in touch and we will respond within an hour with a detailed quote based on your event’s unique requirements.

We will also provide you with full biographies on each act, repertoire, technical riders and music sound bytes.

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Female Electric Quartet

Female electric quartets are always a favourite amongst audiences. All members are music graduates and full time professional players. Book now to add some glamour to your event.

Five-Piece to Full Band

Urban Strings’ six piece band was chosen as the closing act at the Harare International Arts Festival (HIFA) in Zimbabwe in 2016 and received a standing ovation from the crowds. Choose any instrument combination to fit in with your creative vision.

Male Electric Quartet

Their stories are intertwined and date back to Soweto String Quartet, the Buskaid foundation and concert halls in Germany. Performing fashionable hits from local and international artists, these handsome gentlemen are a must for your next event.

The Urban Cellists

“There’s nothing like this in South Africa. Hip cool professional male instrumentalists, taking their classical and jazz knowledge and grooving along to current trending hits with their swanky electric cellos and basses. It’s time for something fresh and nu school,” says Eksteen. There is perfect balance between the soaring cello melodies and resonant bass accompaniment, immersing colourful tones with innovative production.

Male and Female Electric Trios

3 is your lucky number. Book a trio for your event…perfect for smaller budgets…

The Urban Harpists

Urban Strings presents its latest, first in Africa, one and only on the continent, speciality act – The Urban Harpists. Launched on 1 Oct 2018, this original harp duo exudes visual flair and musical excellence. Both members are Internationally trained and hail from Interlochen Academy for the Creative Arts in Michigan, United States. Fronted by Jude Harpstar, a semi-finalist on SA’s Got Talent (2014) and scholar at Oberlin Conservatory and California Institute of The Arts, the Urban Harpists covers all genres with an extensive repertoire, suitable for all occasions.

CONTACT

For bookings and enquiries please email larah@urbanstrings.co.za 

Phone +27 76 651 2433