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-lsb- http://www.ashtonnyte.com www.ashtonnyte.com -rsb- -lsb- http://www.theawakening.com www.theawakening.com -rsb- the awakening 1995 -- present intervention arts , cape town sound , just music solo_singer vocals , guitar , bass , piano alternative , synthpop , indie , dark cabaret , glam rock , folk ashtonnyte.jpg ashton nyte
 ashton nyte musician , pianist , composer , songwriter , singer , guitarist , bassist
ashton nyte

ashton nyte is a south african-born singer , songwriter , producer , composer and front man of the south african alternative rock band the awakening .
nyte has released six solo albums both as ashton nyte and ashton nyte and the accused in addition to his numerous releases as the awakening .
he is considered to be a pioneer of alternative music in south africa , and has been described as `` something of a music genius '' for his typical method of composing , playing and recording each instrument himself on most of his releases .
nyte is widely known in south africa for his chart-topping cover of simon and garfunkel 's `` the sounds of silence '' and several other top singles .
his signature style combines baritone vocals akin to david bowie and johnny cash , with instrumentation that ranges from alternative rock to post punk to americana and even lo-fi indie rock .
nyte has been based in the usa since 2009 .
