Press release: Miles meets Mzansi Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 17:30 The UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music celebrates the centenary anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of Jazz Appreciation month 2026 provides opportunity to celebrate the centenary occasions of two of jazz’s great icons, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The theme […]
Press release: The UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music celebrates the centenary anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of Jazz Appreciation month 2026 provides opportunity to celebrate the centenary occasions of two of jazz’s great icons, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The theme therefore of our Jazz Appreciation Month(JAM) celebration in […]
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – 06 May 2026 Durban-based ensemble 5th Season Music, a collective of professionally trained musicians known for their versatility and dynamic live performances, is set to take the stage at The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music on Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 18:00. Renowned for delivering exceptional musical experiences at corporate events, weddings, […]
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music Presents “Lost & Found” by Siyanqoba Mthethwa The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present “Lost & Found”, a live performance by acclaimed musician Siyanqoba Mthethwa, taking place on Wednesday, 13 May at 17:30 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Howard College campus. Renowned for his vibrant and genre-blending […]
Theme: Mhlazane Ngihambel’indlw’emnyama (The day I paid the Black community a visit): The Musical UKZN School of Arts, African Music Project is once again exhilarated to showcase the African Music and Dance (AMD) ensembles in action. This semester’s edition is a musical chronicle of the African Indigenous people’s beliefs, superstitions and the functionality of their […]
THE SONGBOOK SESSIONS FEATURING SUSAN BARRY The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents The Songbook Sessions, led by renowned pianist, composer, educator, and eThekwini Living Legend Susan Barry, on Monday, 8 June 2026 at 18:00. A former lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Susan Barry has made an indelible contribution to South African […]
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 – […]
PRESS RELEASE Feel the Rhythm: UKZN’s 2026 Instrumental Showcase Brings the Stage to Life Wednesday 09 September 2026 at 17:30. Get ready for an evening of extraordinary musicianship as the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music presents the 2026 Instrumental Showcase, featuring talented students from the UKZN School of Arts Music Programme. Taking place on […]
Press Release Echoes of Marabi: SA–Swiss Collab | Yonela Mnana & Benedikt Reising ft. Soultee Sisters + Rico Baumann — Live at UKZN Jazz Centre The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents a beautiful collaborations, ‘Echoes of Marabi’ (SA-Swiss collab) with Yonela Mnana and Benedikt Reising (CH) featuring the Soultee Sisters (vocals) & Rico Baumann (drums) live at […]
PRESS RELEASE Zoe the Seed Presents Stories from the South at UKZN Jazzcentre. South African jazz artist Zoe the Seed brings Stories from the South to the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at UKZN, presenting an evocative evening of music, storytelling and cultural memory. Rooted in the rich traditions of South African jazz, Stories […]
