5 August | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
PRESS RELEASE
CUBAN CROSSOVER – Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría bring Latin, Jazz, and World Music to South Africa
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents the internationally acclaimed duo Alfredo and Clarissa Hechavarría from Wiesbaden (Germany) on Wednesday 05 August 2026 at 17:30.
Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría are bringing their unique musical style – a vibrant blend of Jazz, Latin, Pop, World Music, and Classical to South Africa. Their tour features concerts, workshops, and masterclasses in collaboration with South African universities.
Tour Highlights include:
Collaborations: Performances with ensembles from the University of Pretoria, Tshwane University of Technology, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). Masterclasses: Cuban bassist and composer Alfredo Hechavarría will lead masterclasses based on his book “Latin Grooves for Bass & Drums”. Vocal Coaching: German singer and lecturer Clarissa Hechavarría will offer vocal and improvisation workshops centered around Nat King Cole.
Featured programs include “Mambo Kings”, “Thank You, Nat”, and “Cuban Crossover”. All arrangements are penned by Alfredo Hechavarría who will be on bass, Clarissa Hechavarría on vocals, they will be join by Riley Giandhari on drums, Alberto Chamane on percussion, Neil Gonsalves on piano.
CUBAN CROSSOVER – Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría
Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, Shepstone Building Level 2, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Natal
Date: Wednesday, 05 August 2026
Performance Time: 17:30 – 19:00 HRS
Tickets available for cash at the door.
“Our music aims to build bridges – between genres, cultures, and people. Music is the common language we all understand,” says Clarissa Hechavarría.
Press Contact: Clarissa Hechavarría ✉ diablas@web.de
Entrance Fee:General: R130, Pensioners R100, Students: R70