UKZN showcases diverse online jazz concert

THE UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music weekly concert will feature a diverse line-up showcasing the talents of Mthobisi Mthalane, Tribute to Sophiatown and Ildo Nadja on Wednsday, 29 April.

Mthobisi Mthalane is a pianist in Vusi Mkhize Band and has worked with a number of high profile artists.

He has also worked as a music director of different projects and theatre productions.

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His 2019 performance highlights include the Durban Jazz Festival, A Christmas Celebration Concert and the Tribute Jazz Concert at The Playhouse Durban. Joining Mthobisi Mthalane on piano will be Mzamo Zungu on drums, Andile Ndlovu on bass, Nkosinathi Ntshangase on trombone and Nhlanhla Moletsane on trumpet.

The era of Sophiatown influenced vocalist Thulile Zama and her band members to such an extent that they found it fitting to put a band together Tribute to Sophiatown, in the honour of this era.

Showcasing 4 songs from the repertoire of writers and composers from the Sophiatown era, this show is a compilation of Sophiatown’s finest music.

Thulile Zama on vocals is joined by David Smith on keys, Nick Pitman on guitar, Sbusiso Mkhonza on bass guitar and Rebekah Doty on drums.

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Ildo Nandja’s performance will showcase some of the materials he’s been experimenting with while overseas.

He uses his African rhythmical abilities and expertise to express advanced harmonic concepts to his compositions.

His sound blends PanAfrican rhythms and melodies with Jazz, European and contemporary music influences.

These musical diversities reflect his experiences and the result is a combination of an experimental interdisciplinary sound.

“The audience can expect a vibrant and engaging groovy performance that includes local and familiar jazz sounds, but also very exotic sound elements that I have been experimenting with.” Says Nandja

To watch the concert there is a minimum charge of R30, once sending the Proof of Payment the audience will receive a link to the concert.

The full contribution of the audience will go straight to the artists in an effort to support and sustain South Africa’s musicians through this testing time

Musicians can submit a video that is created especially for the concert, which is likely to be a solo performance or very small ensemble during this time of social distancing.

You can also submit previously recorded videos that are not widely available on the internet, and are part of your personal archive.

Banking details for tickets:

iSupport Music Business
FNB 62276064137
Reference: your email address
Send your POP to: zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
You will receive the link to the concert before 6pm on Wednesday.

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