African Kings entertainment

08/08/2023

Kabelo boy Mokhatla album launch@Jazz in the city

05/08/2023

05/08/2023

In celebration of women's month we would like to welcome back our live performance series "jazz in the right city"

As a way to kick off our series we will be hosting new York based drummer boy. Kabelo boy mokhatla is a south African drummer who is also a recipient of the Hugh Masekela heritage scholarship offered by the Manhattan School of music. This performance is special to him as he will be launching his brand new album "The Key To Authenticity" in Durban.

Ticket: R150 link below
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/204215-jazz-in-the-the-city/

Date:5 August 2023(Saturday)
Time: 14:00
Place: Time square Florida
At the door:R200
RSVP your table at [email protected]

01/08/2023

In celebration of women's month we would like to welcome back our live performance series "jazz in the right city"

As a way to kick off our series we will be hosting new York based drummer boy. Kabelo boy mokhatla is a south African drummer who is also a recipient of the Hugh Masekela heritage scholarship offered by the Manhattan School of music. This performance is special to him as he will be launching his brand new album "The Key To Authenticity" in Durban.

Ticket: R150 link below
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/204215-jazz-in-the-the-city/

Date:5 August 2023(Saturday)
Time: 14:00
Place: Time square Florida
At the door:R200
RSVP your table at [email protected]

09/05/2023

Greetings ladies and gentlemen.
African kings presents Nicky Shange

While featured by the group Shana at the Bat Centre, she was spotted by the late legend Mam Busi Mhlongo who was in attendance. Mhlongo was so impressed and asked the young student who was studying music at Natal Technikon if she was willing to work with her as a backing vocalist, an offer she definitely could not refuse. In 2001, she moved to Johannesburg where she became part of Joyous Celebration. After leaving Joyous Celebration, she became a backing vocalist for Thandiswa Mazwai, Malaika and Jaziel Brothers, to mention but a few. Later she was noticed by Jonas

Gwangwa whom she travelled with extensively. Some of the countries she has performed in include Namibia, Benin, Mozambique, Swaziland, Algeria, Mauritius, Germany and the Unites States. She has also worked with Themba Mkhize and Sibongile Khumalo.

As part of embarking on a solo career, she moved back to Durban in 2015. She has had several live performances in and around Durban, to the delight of audiences. Nicky has been writing songs since 1993. She refuses to be boxed into a specific genre because of her versatility. African rhythms, soulful sounds, and jazz are some of the music genres she infuses.


In 2016, Nicky was the lead singer in a project called Forest Jam Orchestra. The project consisted of musicians from Switzerland, Mozambique and South Africa. The group performed live at Kaya FM and toured South Africa and neighbouring countries. Recently, she performed songs by her late mentor Mam Busi Mhlongo in a live broadcast on Ukhozi FM which honoured fallen South African music icons. One of her immediate goals include recording a live album, which her fans will get to know her as a solo artist. Performing live is one of the things that give her the greatest satisfaction as an artist.

Date:13 May 2023(Saturday)
Time: 17:00
Place: KuD'ta VIP lounge
Entry fee: R150
Book your table: [email protected]

05/05/2023

Lex Korten (2020 winner Unisa International Piano Competition) and Mark Lewandowski (2022 winner Unisa International Strings Competition) will perform with Bruce Baker (drums)

Date: 7 May 2023(Sunday)
Time: 17:00
Place: KuD'ta VIP lounge
Entry fee: R100
Email to book: [email protected]

30/04/2023

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, it is with a heavy heart that we announce a postponement of the show. New date 13 may 2023

Apologies for any inconvenience caused

Regards
Event Organiser

24/04/2023

" For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others " Nelson Mandela

In the spirit of Freedom, wrap up your Freedom day with us while reflecting on the freedom of expression through song.

Professor Salim Washington is a master tenor saxophonist, composer, and jazz educator. As a multi-reedsman, he plays in addition to the sax: the oboe, bass clarinet, and flutes. Originating from Memphis Tennessee, in the USA, Salim Washington is now based in South Africa, where he teaches at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in Durban.

Salim's musical background is grounded in jazz as well as in the other African American vernacular musics. Nevertheless, his performance practices embrace the avant garde and the experimental aspect of the African American musical heritage. As an instrumentalist and composer, he has recorded and performed in clubs, concert halls, and festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa, Mozambique, and various countries in Europe

Finally, it is worth to mention that Salim Washington is the inaugural International Visiting Professor of African American and African Diasporic Studies, at Columbia University.

Show starts at 5pm
Date : Thursday,27 April 2023
Door Tickets :R100
Address:(Market Café Restaurant )40 Gladys Mazibuko Rd, Morningside, Durban

Email to book : [email protected]

24/04/2023

Greetings ladies and gentlemen.
African kings presents Nicky Shange

While featured by the group Shana at the Bat Centre, she was spotted by the late legend Mam Busi Mhlongo who was in attendance. Mhlongo was so impressed and asked the young student who was studying music at Natal Technikon if she was willing to work with her as a backing vocalist, an offer she definitely could not refuse. In 2001, she moved to Johannesburg where she became part of Joyous Celebration. After leaving Joyous Celebration, she became a backing vocalist for Thandiswa Mazwai, Malaika and Jaziel Brothers, to mention but a few. Later she was noticed by Jonas

Gwangwa whom she travelled with extensively. Some of the countries she has performed in include Namibia, Benin, Mozambique, Swaziland, Algeria, Mauritius, Germany and the Unites States. She has also worked with Themba Mkhize and Sibongile Khumalo.

As part of embarking on a solo career, she moved back to Durban in 2015. She has had several live performances in and around Durban, to the delight of audiences. Nicky has been writing songs since 1993. She refuses to be boxed into a specific genre because of her versatility. African rhythms, soulful sounds, and jazz are some of the music genres she infuses.


In 2016, Nicky was the lead singer in a project called Forest Jam Orchestra. The project consisted of musicians from Switzerland, Mozambique and South Africa. The group performed live at Kaya FM and toured South Africa and neighbouring countries. Recently, she performed songs by her late mentor Mam Busi Mhlongo in a live broadcast on Ukhozi FM which honoured fallen South African music icons. One of her immediate goals include recording a live album, which her fans will get to know her as a solo artist. Performing live is one of the things that give her the greatest satisfaction as an artist.

NICKY SHANGE’S BAND

1. Shemual Mahabeer: Keys
2. Bernard Mndaweni: Bass
3. Siya Duma: Saxophone
4. Thabo Skhakhane: Trumpet
5. Sbu Zondi: Drums
6. Sfiso Cele: Backing vocals

Date: 30 April 2023(Sunday)
Time: 17:00
Place: KuD'ta VIP lounge
Entry fee: R150
Book your table: [email protected]

07/04/2023

African kings presents Jazz in the right city.
Make sure you don't miss out

Sibusiso Zondi was born in Pietermaritzburg at Edendale Hospital in a Christian family with his father being the pastor and a leader of a church. This is the background that gave Sibusiso his strong musical sense. As a child surrounded with music Sibusiso was always singing, dancing and mock playing musical instruments until his father bought him a guitar. This gesture, from his dad, became a defining moment because Sbusiso started taking music seriously. He started to organize musical concerts at high school and also got invited to play at different local churches.

Sbu, as he is affectionately known, decided to enrol at what is now known as the Durban University of Technology to study towards a Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music, with a piano major. His music department was then moved from the DUT to the University of KwaZulu Natal where he continued to pursue his diploma. He had already fallen in love with all musical instruments and he now decided to change his major from piano to major in drum. This proved to his very best decision as a plethora of doors opened for him as a drummer. Sbu quickly made a name for himself as a musician and started to gain much needed accolades, respect and recognition from musicians and enthusiasts alike. Some of his achievements include:-  2005 – He started playing for international artists like, mama Busi Mhlongo; Dr. Brian Thusi; Swazi Dlamini; Ernie Smith and Tshepo Mngoma.
 2005 - He co-directed music for a theatre production, Romeo and Juliet, which was produced by the Eager Artists Production Company as a school’s set work to assist Matric learners to better understand this William Shakespeare’s drama
2006 - He won the Best Musician award at the Sun Coast Casino talent search competition 2007 – He won the Best Drummer award at the Standard Bank Youth Festival, a wing of the internationally rated National Arts Festival which is held in Grahamstown yearly.
2008 – He won the Best Drummer award at the Standard Bank Youth Festival, now a second in a row – this was a feat rarely achieved by any other musician before him to win a back to back. This afforded him an opportunity to tour nationally and abroad with different artists as well as with the youth band which comprised of winners of all different instruments at the festival.
2015 - He founded and continues to run a fast growing music production studio and record label, Nuborn Music Network which is based in Durban. It is refreshing to see such an accomplished musician who is down to earth. Sbu continues to share all that he has learnt over the years with aspiring musician as a facilitator at the BAT Centre.

HE HAS PERFORMED WITH: Mama Busi Mhlongo, Dr Brian Thusi,Swazi Dlamini ,Tshepo Mngoma ,Afrotainment, Manhattans, Bheki Khoza,Mbuso Khoza,Andew Lily,ManHatten,Zakes Bantwini,Niel Gonsalves,Hlengiwe Mhlaba,Sfiso Ncwane Xolisa Dlamini,Zoe “The Seed”,Masuku, Nicky Shange,Philani Ngidi and many more

Show starts at 5pm
Date : Thursday,13 April 2023
Door Tickets :R100
Address:(Market Café Restaurant )40 Gladys Mazibuko Rd, Morningside, Durban

Email to book : [email protected]

21/03/2023

South African saxophonist Karen Devroop has released his 4th studio
album as a soloist. While Devroop has several live and studio
recordings as a sideman, this is his 4th outing as a soloist leading his
own ensemble.
Deviating from his previous 2020 release which was more
contemporary jazz, this album takes him back to his traditional jazz
roots in the quartet format. The album features a superb list of
artists including Hans Vroomans on piano (Metropole Jazz Orkestra
and Amsterdam Conservatory of Music), Europe’s legendary jazz
bassist Hein van de Geyn who has toured and recorded with iconic artists such as Chet Baker, Lee Konitz,
Dee Dee Bridgewater, John Abercrombie and many others and rounding off the quartet is South Africa’s
leading drum kit player Kevin Gibson who needs little introduction due to this sheer volume of
recordings and performances with national and international artists.
Karen has been busy in the last few years with 2 CD recordings, producing singles for artists such as
Avi2.Oh and recording on albums such as Florida based Latin jazz vocalist Jose Michel. In addition to his
studio work he has performed extensively at festivals and as jazz soloist with orchestras in the US,
Vienna, Italy, France and Netherlands.
This album entitled Dance of the Indentured features the quartet performing 11 original compositions
composed by Karen. The works are uniquely South African and firmly embedded in the South African
jazz idiom with Mbaqanga and Goema rhythms over modern jazz harmonies. Each of the works has been
arranged to showcase the talents of each of the artists on the recording.

Show starts at 18:00
Date : Monday,27 March 2023
Door Tickets :R100
Address:237 Florida Road(sabroso)

Email to book : [email protected]

15/02/2023

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, it is with a heavy heart that we announce a postponement of the show. New date will be announced as soon as possible.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused

Regards
Event Organiser

07/02/2023

Tickets are available
Call or Whatsapp 068 109 0637
Email: [email protected]

NICKY SHANGE’S BAND

1. Shemual Mahabeer: Keys
2. Bernard Mndaweni: Bass
3. Siya Duma: Saxophone
4. Thabo Skhakhane: Trumpet
5. Sbu Zondi: Drums
6. Sfiso Cele: Backing vocals

Date: 18 Feb 2023(Saturday)
Time: 16:00
Place: alliance Française Durban
Entry fee: R150

30/01/2023

Greetings ladies and gentlemen.
African kings presents Nicky Shange

While featured by the group Shana at the Bat Centre, she was spotted by the late legend Mam Busi Mhlongo who was in attendance. Mhlongo was so impressed and asked the young student who was studying music at Natal Technikon if she was willing to work with her as a backing vocalist, an offer she definitely could not refuse. In 2001, she moved to Johannesburg where she became part of Joyous Celebration. After leaving Joyous Celebration, she became a backing vocalist for Thandiswa Mazwai, Malaika and Jaziel Brothers, to mention but a few. Later she was noticed by Jonas

Gwangwa whom she travelled with extensively. Some of the countries she has performed in include Namibia, Benin, Mozambique, Swaziland, Algeria, Mauritius, Germany and the Unites States. She has also worked with Themba Mkhize and Sibongile Khumalo.

As part of embarking on a solo career, she moved back to Durban in 2015. She has had several live performances in and around Durban, to the delight of audiences. Nicky has been writing songs since 1993. She refuses to be boxed into a specific genre because of her versatility. African rhythms, soulful sounds, and jazz are some of the music genres she infuses.


In 2016, Nicky was the lead singer in a project called Forest Jam Orchestra. The project consisted of musicians from Switzerland, Mozambique and South Africa. The group performed live at Kaya FM and toured South Africa and neighbouring countries. Recently, she performed songs by her late mentor Mam Busi Mhlongo in a live broadcast on Ukhozi FM which honoured fallen South African music icons. One of her immediate goals include recording a live album, which her fans will get to know her as a solo artist. Performing live is one of the things that give her the greatest satisfaction as an artist.

NICKY SHANGE’S BAND

1. Shemual Mahabeer: Keys
2. Bernard Mndaweni: Bass
3. Siya Duma: Saxophone
4. Thabo Skhakhane: Trumpet
5. Sbu Zondi: Drums
6. Sfiso Cele: Backing vocals

Date: 18 Feb 2023(Saturday)
Time: 16:00
Place: Alliance Française Durban
Entry fee: R150

24/01/2023

It was such an honour to host Linda Sikhakhane@Jazz Sundays kings entertainment

17/01/2023

Beautiful performance by Ariel Juana and N'den live Française.Don't forget to follow the page

Make sure you don't miss out on Linda Sikhakhane this week at jazz Sundays

Date: 22 Jan 2023(Sunday)
Time: 4pm
Place: Wilson wharf (KuD'ta VIP Lounge )
Entry fee: R100

Ticket link
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/204177-jazz-sundays/

Personnel:
Linda Sikhakhane (SA) - tenor saxophone
Lucca Fries (CH) - piano
Paras (SA) - vocals
Géraud Portal (FR) - bass
Jonas Ruther (CH) - drums

14/01/2023

African kings presents Linda Sikhakhane Sundays.

Ticket link book your sit

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/204177-jazz-sundays/

Linda Sikhakhane’s SA/Swiss Celebration Group stems from his latest album release
‘Isambulo’. This collaboration was realised when Sikhakhane was ‘Artist In Residency’ in
Switzerland under Pro Helvetia’s program back in 2021, where he explored the notions of
revelation in the midst of uncertainty and what it means for sound to be a vehicle that
enables us to travel beyond our human imagination.
“Revelation through sounds is a disclosure of sacred realities and a continuous process for
discovery”. This tour serves as a celebration pursuit as they reflect on some of the findings
and gifts the sound has brought to the fore. Recently named the Standard Bank Young Artist
for Jazz, Sikhakhane kickstarts the year with a stellar line up featuring Swiss musicians;
Lucca Fries(piano) , Jonas Ruther(drums), French bassist Géraud Portal, South African
vocalist and oldtime friend Paras.

Personnel:
Linda Sikhakhane (SA) - tenor saxophone
Lucca Fries (CH) - piano
Paras (SA) - vocals
Géraud Portal (FR) - bass
Jonas Ruther (CH) - drums

Date: 22 Jan 2023(Sunday)
Time: 4pm
Place: Wilson wharf (KuD'ta VIP Lounge )
Entry fee: R100

11/01/2023

Greetings ladies and gentlemen Africankings presents ariel juana and n'den live at alliance Française Durban. Don't miss out

Double bill gig, Ariel Juana and N’den live at Aces Pizza and Bar (Alliance Francaise de Durban) 14 January 2023 at 4pm.
The music of Bass and vocals duo Ariel Juana merges aspects of several styles, aiming to acknowledge genres and cultural backgrounds . It also attempts to address current affairs. This creative collaborative project oftentimes features prominent jazz musician, expanding musical boarders and dynamics. The duo has toured since 2016, having performed across South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, and Lesotho. Their 2020 and 2021 live recordings received ,Standard Bank Ovation Awards at the fringe (NAF Makhanda).
Joining the gig is Duo N’den. Thulile Zama (vocals) and David Smith (Piano)
The Duo met in the early 2000s while studying music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Their humble musical beginning as a duo started with playing gigs in different restaurants and corporate scene.
Gig Listing :
Ariel and Juana with N'DEN
Saturday 14 January 2023
16:00
Alliance Francaise Durban
22 Sutton Crescent
Morningside
Tickets R150 at the door
Thulile Zama Ariel Juana

26/12/2022

We, the African kings would love to send forth our kind regards and extend our gratitude towards your support for every show held in 2022. On the 27th of December we will be having our last show for the year, hosting Sylvester mazinyane. Let's meet at kud'ta vip lounge - Wilson's wharf at 4pm for the last time in 2022 and for the love of jazz.
We are looking forward to seeing you there

24/12/2022

Whilst in the spirit of love and giving what better way to end a day than enjoying the sounds of Doc Salim Washington serenading the afternoon. Gift your friends and family a musical experience never to be forgotten

Features
Dalisu Ndlazi on bass
Bucco Xaba on drums
Zoe the Seed on vocals
Sibusiso Shabalala on piano
Jose Chamane on percussion

Show starts at 16:00
Door Tickets :R50
Address: KuD'ta VIP Lounge (10 Boatman road)

21/12/2022

Whilst in the spirit of love and giving what better way to end a day than enjoying the sounds of Doc Salim Washington serenading the afternoon. Gift your friends and family a musical experience never to be forgotten

Professor Salim Washington is a master tenor saxophonist, composer, and jazz educator. As a multi-reedsman, he plays in addition to the sax: the oboe, bass clarinet, and flutes. Originating from Memphis Tennessee, in the USA, Salim Washington is now based in South Africa, where he teaches at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in Durban.

Salim's musical background is grounded in jazz as well as in the other African American vernacular musics. Nevertheless, his performance practices embrace the avant garde and the experimental aspect of the African American musical heritage. As an instrumentalist and composer, he has recorded and performed in clubs, concert halls, and festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa, Mozambique, and various countries in Europe

Finally, it is worth to mention that Salim Washington is the inaugural International Visiting Professor of African American and African Diasporic Studies, at Columbia University.

Features
Dalisu Ndlazi on bass
Bucco Xaba on drums
Zoe the Seed on vocals
Sibusiso Shabalala on piano
Jose Chamane on percussion

Show starts at 16:00
Door Tickets :R50
Address: KuD'ta VIP Lounge (10 Boatman road)

21/12/2022

Amazing performance by the silk band at jazz mondays. Unfortunately this was our last Jazz Monday for this year Thanks to everyone who supported us

13/12/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. Africankings presents at jazz Mondays Française da Durban

SILK

Featuring
Trevor Donjeany bass
Burton Naidoo piano
Riley Giandhari Drums

Time:18:00
Date:19 Dec 2022
Place: alliance Française Durban
Door Tickets:R100
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13/12/2022

Beautiful performance by Noshie at jazz mondays.Durban don't miss out on Mondays Alliance Francaise De Durban

📸 Credits@niamhashlingphoto / Niamh Walsh-Vorster

12/12/2022

Don't miss out tonight itsy jazz Mondays Alliance Française de Durban The performance starts at 18:30

08/12/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. Africankings presents at jazz Mondays@Alliance Française Durban

Nosihe Zulu

The vocalist has organically grown in her artistic expressions to be an eclectic soulful power force, solidly centred in her environment to interpret and translate through songs and its imagery. Some may liken Nosihe’s bold deposition in imaging to avant-garde styling of Grace Jones combined with the modern day haunting melodies of Laura Mvula. One can describe her sound as soulful and emotive, her songs are flamboyant and filled with her vibrant persona. She is drawing from classical, jazz and gospel tapestry of rhythms. This artist is known for always looking for collaborations with other artforms, such as fashion, photography and design.

Time:18:00
Date:12 Dec 2022
Place: alliance Française Durban
Door Tickets:R100
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07/12/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. Africankings present Jazz Sundays supported by concertsa and Isupport

Riley G Trio

Date: 11 Dec(Sunday)
Time: 4pm
Place: Wilson wharf (KuD'ta VIP Lounge )
Entry fee: R50

06/12/2022

Amazing performance Lindi Ngonelo at jazz Sundays.Durban don't miss out on Sundays@ Kudta VIP Lounge

02/12/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. We bring new vibes new energy at jazz Mondays Française Durban

Time:18:00
Date:5 Dec 2022
Place: alliance Française Durban
Door Tickets:R100

30/11/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. Africankings presents Jazz Sundays supported by concertsa
and Isupport

Artist: Lindi Ngonelo
Date: 3 Dec(Sunday)
Time: 1pm-4pm
Place: Wilson wharf (KuD'ta VIP Lounge )
Entry fee: R50

30/11/2022

Beautiful performance by Zoetheseed at jazz Sundays.Durban don't miss out on Sundays@ KuD'ta VIP Lounge

21/11/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. We bring new vibes new energy at jazz Sundays@ KuD'ta VIP Lounge

Zoe The Seed

Zoe is a jazz vocalist, music educator and performer. Some of the most notable artists she has worked with include Ernest Dawkins, Salim Washington, Themba Mkhize, Allou April, Africa Mkhize, Ernie Smith and Nduduzo Makhathini. She studied at the University of KwaZulu - Natal and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Jazz and popular music. She also holds a certificate in education and is active in teaching private lessons to aspiring vocalists like herself. Zoe The Seed has led her band for six years, performing her music and covers for venues and festivals all over the country.



"I appreciate and acknowledge the strides of women in leadership who have carried out change not only through words but also in their actions, like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Winnie Mandela, Sibongile Mazibuko, Zozibini Tunzi etc., these .women have stood tall by addressing issues that affect people's lives. I also have immense respect for the women who nourished our souls with beautiful sounds and melodies like Dorothy Masuka, Letta Mbuli, Mama Africa and Sibongile Khumalo. We have carried every word, and every sound and this will reflect in my performance.” Says Zoe the Seed.

Date: 27 November (Sunday)
Time: 4pm
Place: Wilson wharf (KuD'ta VIP Lounge )
Entry fee: R50

21/11/2022

Amazing performance by Paras Dlamini at jazz Sundays.Durban don't miss out on Sundays@ KuD'ta VIP Lounge

14/11/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. We bring new vibes new energy at jazz Sundays@ KuD'ta VIP Lounge
Siphamandla Dlamini better known as Paras in the music scene was born and raised in KwaMashu and Ulundi in Kwa-Zulu Natal. He discovered his talent while growing up as a church boy at Ulundi. He learnt to play drums and sung. His influences include genres like kwaito, african jazz, rnb soul music and maskandi. Paras started growing up musically even more after moving to Durban full time. He started playing and sharing big stages with the likes of Joyous Celebration, Nqubeko Mbatha, Vuyo Mokoena, Judith Sephuma, Swazi Dlamini, Kelly Khumalo, VukaAfrika, and Nduduzo Makhathini.

Paras developed his sound which he calls Ubuntu Soul Africa (world music). He met the jazz maestro, Themba Mkhize and after just a few months, he moved to Johannesburg to stay with Mr Mkhize. He then started recording a jazz album produced by both Themba Mkhize and Nduduzo Makhathini.

Date: 20 November (Sunday)
Time: 4pm
Place: Wilson wharf (KuD'ta VIP Lounge )
Entry fee: R50

14/11/2022

Amazing performance by Leon Scharnick at jazz Sundays.Durban don't miss out on Sundays@ KuD'ta VIP Lounge

09/11/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. We bring new vibes new energy at jazz Sundays@ KuD'ta VIP Lounge

Leon Scharnick is a jazz saxophonist based in the city of Durban. He has played with many of South Africa's great jazz musicians such as Zim Ngqawana, Feya Faku, Andile Yenana and Brian Thusi and has also featured in the bands of international jazz artists such as Kirk Whalum and Salim Washington. Leon's current quartet will feature the talents of Neil Gonsalves on piano, Thuto Motsemme on bass and Bucco Xaba on drums and the band will be playing a repertoire of jazz standards as well as original material.

Date: 13 November (Sunday)
Time: 3pm
Place: Wilson wharf (KuD'ta VIP Lounge )
Entry fee: R50

03/11/2022

Greetings ladies and gentlemen. We bring new vibes new energy at jazz Sundays📍 KuD'ta VIP Lounge

Cebo Ngema is a Durban guitarist, Composer, Songwriter & Poet who plays Jazz, Maskandi, Gospel & African music. He previously enrolled at the University of KwaZulu Natal and obtained an access to the Jazz and Popular music diploma. His inspirations are George Benson, Jimmy Dludlu and Alan Kwela.



He has worked with many artists including Sisanda Nelson, Bheki Nqoko, Scelo Gowane, Xolisa Dlamini to name a few. He has featured in recordings of two Maskandi recordings by 2 Bhobho. He has performed at various Festivals including Ugu Jazz festival, Jazz in July and Hazelmere Dam Jazz festival. He has worked with various bands including Fiso Fakude, Gospel Choir, Umkhumbane Jazz Ensemble; He is currently working with Clermont Choir, DimDep Musical and has recorded a Live DVD with them. He plays the Guitar for the In Blood Musical by African Sinakho, which is a disability theatre.

25/10/2022

Beautiful performance by Zoetheseed last night at jazz mondays.Durban don't miss out on Mondays@alliance Française Durban

25/10/2022

Beautiful performance by Zoetheseed