Sylvester Raymond

Growing up in the small town of Alicedale in the Eastern Cape, it is there that Sylvester Raymond’s love for music and gradually began playing the bass guitar in church.

With no formal training he taught himself the intricacies of the Bass Guitar by visiting the local library and spending hours pouring over books learning more about the instrument and music. Through his determination and passion Sylvester in 2016 he released his debut album ‘Born For Greatness’. The album was well received and was nominated for Best Gospel Album at the Bay Area Music Awards.

Sylvester has had the pleasure to work with the cream of South African musicians ranging from Jonathan Butler; Loyiso Bala; Lionel Petersen and Billy Paulsen to name but a few.

Apart from being a musician, husband and father to his two lovely daughters, Sylvester owns and runs a recording studio.

Sylvester Raymond will, on 5 May 2019, appear at The Barn Theatre, PE Opera House from 17h00.
Admission is R70.00 (R50.00 Pensioners) – limited seating be sure to be early.