Regarded by many as the undiscovered jewel of South African music, Syd Kitchen continues to defy his critics by creating some of the most beautiful and eclectically intelligent music you will hear anywhere. His poetic command and skillful ability to write lyrics that at once make incisive social commentary and observation set him aside from the rest. Additionally, his reputation and stature as a guitarist and singer/songwriter place him firmly amongst the very best in SA. In exercising an independent spirit that has consistently refused to be harnessed and fettled by an industry interested in little besides the “bottom line”, Syd Kitchen has, in the process, carved a niche for himself that is uniquely his.

Cult hero. Teacher. Legend. Poet.
This is the history of Syd Kitchen.