When Jann Klose  was on tour in South Africa earlier this year Tamara Dey  sang with him  at his  performance at the  SABC and  she approached Jann about releasing a new version of “You & I” (recorded 7 years ago at a Music Exchange / BMI song camp ) for her new EP “La Musica”, which is out now. 

The result is  thrilling  that the new version /  song is now charting on radio in SA, on both Heart 104.9fm and Jacaranda FM

Do listen 

 Tamara and Jann  always connected on a friendship level and aren’t afraid to be honest with each other about what we want to do creatively. Jann will be  jumping up on stage with her when he is  back in the country in April next year

The back story is even more amazing read this.

7 years ago the song was conceived at a Music Exchange / BMI song camp in Cape Town  with Brandon Bakshi and John Fishlock

“You & I” was written at a BMI songwriters camp in Cape Town in 2016 during MEX.

The writing session involved Jann, Tamara Dey and Jonathan “Ziyon” Hamilton (Liquideep).

 The track initially was released on the 2018 album IN TANDEM (Gallo/Sheer) and was then produced by RJ Benjamin featuring South African star players Leagan “Starchild” Breda, Ezra Erasmus, Sakhile Nkosi, Tlale Makhene, Larah Eksteen and Gerrit Koorsen.

This is the original version 

 The album was recorded at the Academy of Sound Engineering in Johannesburg.

I chatted to Jann last week

What is your purpose?

To live a creative life.

What does music mean to you?

It’s a way of expressing myself freely

My music is about…

Many things but I write about overcoming obstacles a lot!

What is your motto?

Those who rush lose time.

Fame is about…

Filling a void

Retirement will happen when…

I have nothing more to say

I don’t do…

Shellfish

I would love to co-write with…

Someone lesser known, someone with a new perspective on the world and life

Where do you go for inspiration to create?

Inside

What is the most enjoyable aspect of your work?

The writing processes

The song you must do during every show?

Song to the Siren

Any funny moments on stage?

Bleeding finger, blood on fretboard of my Martin Guitar.

My heroes are…

Prince, David Bowie, Margaret Singana and my mother

My style icon is…

George Michael

Which living person do you admire most and why?

Anyone that seeks peace rather than conflict

What is your most treasured possession?

My health

It’s your round; what are you drinking?

Bourbon

Dream gig to do?

Blue note Tokyo

What makes you stand out?

I never give up

Any nicknames?

Nope

If you were not a musician, what would you do?

Never thought about anything else

Pick five words to describe yourself?

Driven, creative, joyous, hopeful, fit

Five must have songs on my Spotify playlist

“I feel it coming” The Weeknd
“Soul food to go” Manhattan Transfer
“Free” Prince
“Constant Craving” kd lang
“Phantom Limb” The Shins

Greatest Movie Ever Made?

Some Like It Hot

What book are you reading?

Lenya, a Life (Donald Spoto)

What song changed your life?

Black Dog (Led Zeppelin)

Who do you love?

Myself

What is your favorite Word?

The Beginning

Top of your bucket list?

Own a home in Cape Town

Your greatest achievement?

Staying the course

What do you complain about most often?

Politicians

What is your biggest fear?

Illness

Happiness is…

Not a given

On stage, I tend to…

Sing!

The best life lesson you have learned?

Keep in touch with Martin Myers ;)

What has been your favorite journey so far?

Walking to the afterparty

Do you do charity work, and if you do – what do you do?

Most recently, The Matthew Shepard Foundation

Wishes and dreams?

Continue to travel the world with music.

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