21 October | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
PRESS RELEASE:
Mimi Mtshali Brings Khaya Lami to Durban
Award-winning Afro-Jazz vocalist to perform live at UKZN’s Centre for Jazz and Popular Music on 21 October 2026.
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is proud to present acclaimed South African Afro-Jazz vocalist, composer and educator Mimi Mtshali on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Mtshali brings her latest album, Khaya Lami, to Durban for an evening of soulful African jazz, powerful vocals and
captivating storytelling. With a career spanning more than two decades, she seamlessly blends traditional African rhythms with contemporary jazz harmonies, exploring themes of love, heritage, resilience and African identity.
A graduate of the University of Cape Town’s jazz programme, Mtshali has earned recognition for her exceptional vocal ability and commanding stage presence. She has performed alongside renowned artists, including Sibongile Khumalo, Hugh Masekela, Judith Sephuma and international superstar Lauryn Hill, and has appeared at prestigious events such as the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival.
The performance will feature highlights from her acclaimed discography alongside music from her highly anticipated third studio album, Khaya Lami. She will be joined by an accomplished ensemble of South African jazz musicians: Mdu Mtshali on piano and keyboards, Zolile Mgqatsa on bass, Sbu Zondi on drums, Thabo Sikhakhane on trumpet and Leon Scharnick on saxophone.
Audiences can look forward to an engaging musical experience celebrating African heritage and the vibrant sounds of contemporary jazz.
EVENT DETAILS
Event: Mimi Mtshali – Khaya Lami
Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Doors open: 17:00 | Music starts: 17:30
Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2, Howard College Campus, UKZN, Durban
Payment: Cash at the door or webtickets https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Performance.aspx?itemid=1605307624
Campus access: Gate 3 or Gate 8, off Rick Turner Road.
Tickets: General admission R130 | Pensioners R100 | Students R70