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SUMMARY:Dey & Rungan – A preview to the launch of African Breyani
DESCRIPTION:Press release: Dey & Rungan – A preview to the launch of African Breyani1 April 2026 | 17:30 \n\n\n\nThe Centre for Jazz and Popular Music presents award-winning South African vocalist\, songwriter\, and educator Natalie Rungan\, performing music from her latest album\, African Breyani. \n\n\n\nA Durban-born artist with a career spanning over two decades\, Rungan has earned recognition locally and internationally\, including Best Jazz Vocalist at the Old Mutual National Jazz Encounters (2002) and a PhD in Music from Rhodes University in 2023. She has released eight albums and performed across Africa\, Europe\, and the United States. \n\n\n\nAfrican Breyani\, created with Ghanaian pianist and composer Victor Dey Jr.\, blends South and West African jazz influences. The project places African musical traditions at the centre of jazz\, combining rich rhythms\, melody\, and storytelling into a contemporary\, collaborative sound. \n\n\n\nThis live tour offers an intimate preview of the album\, featuring Rungan and Dey alongside Shaun Johannes (bass) and Riley Giandhari (drums). Audiences can expect live performances of the first three singles\, along with insights into the creative process behind the music. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 1 April 2026Doors Open: 17:00 | Music Starts: 17:30Venue: University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus\, Dennis Shepstone Building\, Level 2Centre for Jazz and Popular Music \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets (cash at door): R130 | Pensioners: R100 | Students: R70
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/dey-rungan-a-preview-to-the-launch-of-african-breyani
CATEGORIES:Press Release
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SUMMARY:Two tenors for Trane
DESCRIPTION:The UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music celebrates the centenary anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of Jazz Appreciation month \n\n\n\n2026 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 April is Miles and Trane @100 : the impact of Miles Davis and John Coltrane on SA jazz and culture. Consequently\, our regular Wednesday night concert program at CJPM will pay homage to these two jazz giants with a sequence of four themed concerts in April: \n\n\n\nOn the 8th Two tenors for Trane \n\n\n\nMaster saxophonists and Trane devotees\, Linda Sikhakane and Leon Scharnick lead off a stellar rhythm section in celebration of John Coltrane. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1591084587 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 8April 2026Doors Open: 17:00 | Music Starts: 17:30Venue: University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus\, Dennis Shepstone Building\, Level 2Centre for Jazz and Popular Music \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1591630666 \n\n\n\nTickets (cash at door): R130 | Pensioners: R100 | Students: R70
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/two-tenors-for-trane
CATEGORIES:Live,Press Release
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T210155
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SUMMARY:Soul Stirring Journey with Njilour
DESCRIPTION:Press release: Soul Stirring Journey with Njilour \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday 14 April\, The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music presents Twosday Live with Njilour. \n\n\n\nUKZN Music graduate Njabulo Mbonambi better known as Njilour hails from Mandeni. He is an alumnus of the UKZN African Music and Dance (AMD) programme and a part of Young Mbazo. Prepare to be swept away by rhythm\, culture\, and raw musical energy as Afro-pop sensation Njilour performs live music from his catalogs. Njilour has carved out a distinct place in the South African music scene\, earning recognition through both his solo work and collaborations with prominent local artists. \n\n\n\nHe now brings his sound to life on stage in an experience that promises to be unforgettable. Audiences can expect electrifying performances that seamlessly blend jazz\, Afro-pop\, Maskandi\, and soul\, creating a rich and immersive soundscape. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nEvent Details: Twosday live with Njilour \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday 14 April 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors Open: 17:00 \n\n\n\nMusic Starts: 17:30 \n\n\n\nVenue: University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus \n\n\n\nDennis Shepstone Building\, Level 2 \n\n\n\nCentre for Jazz and Popular Music \n\n\n\nTickets will be available on webtickets or for cash at the door. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1587241945
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/soul-stirring-journey-with-njilour
CATEGORIES:Live,Press Release
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260415T080000
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SUMMARY:The Annual Jazz vocal showcase
DESCRIPTION:Press release: \n\n\n\nThe UKZN Centre for Jazz & Popular Music celebrates the centenary anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month … up next\, the Annual Jazz Vocal Showcase \n\n\n\n2026 provides opportunity to celebrate the centenary occasions of two jazz giants\, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Part of the month-long themed celebration honouring these jazz icons\, Miles and Trane @100 : the impact of Miles Davis and John Coltrane on SA jazz and culture\, CJPM presents the Annual Jazz Vocal Showcase on Wednesday 15th April at 17:30 at the UKZN Centre for Jazz & Popular Music.   \n\n\n\nThe annual celebration of vocal jazz spotlights the repertoires of Miles and Trane as jazz voice lecturer\, Debbie Mari guides the talented singers through iconic songs and improvised solos. The audience can expect some Davis and Coltrane usuals such as Moment’s Notice\, Body and Soul and So What along with other much loved jazz standards\, selections of South African music and a four-part vocal arrangement of the beautiful Naima\, arranged by Scott Gwinnell\,  which promises something for everyone! The concert features Libongwe Mbutho\,  Sikelela Khulu\,  Amahle Cele\, Blessing Buthelezi\, Amahle Khumalo\, Andisa Ngubo\, Andiswa Makhoba\, Sindiswa Motha and Blessing Mkila along with the Neil Gonsalves (piano)\, Thuto Motsemme (bass) and Riley Giandhari (drums). \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nEvent Details: The Annual Jazz vocal showcase \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 15 April 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors Open: 17:00 \n\n\n\nMusic Starts: 17:30 \n\n\n\nVenue: University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus \n\n\n\nDennis Shepstone Building\, Level 2 \n\n\n\nCentre for Jazz and Popular Music \n\n\n\nTickets will be available for cash at the door.
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/the-annual-jazz-vocal-showcase
CATEGORIES:Live,Press Release
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SUMMARY:Miles meets Mzansi
DESCRIPTION:Press release: Miles meets Mzansi Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 17:30 \n\n\n\nThe UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music celebrates the centenary anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of Jazz Appreciation month \n\n\n\n2026 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 April is Miles and Trane @100 : the impact of Miles Davis and John Coltrane on SA jazz and culture. Consequently\, our regular Wednesday night concert program at CJPM will pay homage to these two jazz giants with a sequence of four themed concerts in April: \n\n\n\nMiles meets Mzansi \n\n\n\nThe spirit of innovation and futurism of Miles Davis meets the imagination of young South African musicians. Classics re-imagined with a feel Mzansi flavour will be finessed as new arrangements and interpretations of Miles Davis tunes are woven into the sound of contemporary South Africa. Ntokozo Nsimbane on trumpet\, Siyalo Zulu on trombone\, Neil Gonsalves on piano\, Zolile Mgqatsha on bass and Riley Giandhari on drums. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details  \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 April 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors open at 17:00 \n\n\n\nMusic at 17:30 \n\n\n\nCentre for Jazz and Popular Music \n\n\n\nTICKETS:     R130\, pensioners R100\, students R70
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/miles-meets-mzansi
CATEGORIES:Live,Press Release
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260429T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T210155
CREATED:20260423T174954Z
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SUMMARY:Trumpeter George Mari Presents a Miles Davis tribute
DESCRIPTION:Press release: \n\n\n\nThe UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music celebrates the centenary anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of Jazz Appreciation month \n\n\n\n2026 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 April is Miles and Trane @100 : the impact of Miles Davis and John Coltrane on SA jazz and culture. Consequently\, our regular Wednesday night concert program at CJPM will pay homage to these two jazz giants with a sequence of four themed concerts in April: \n\n\n\nWednesday 29th Of April \n\n\n\nGeorge Mari Presents a Miles Davis tribute \n\n\n\nThe Legendary George Mari communicates the intricacy of Miles Davis melodies and serenading solos like no other. His career of 20+ years proves him fit to tribute Master Trumpeter Davis. George Mari(trumpet)\, Debbie Mari(voice)\, Leon Scharnick(saxophone)\, Melvin Peters(piano)\, Thuto Motsemme (bass) and Sbu Zondi (Drums) take to the stage to celebrate classic Miles. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details  \n\n\n\nWednesday 29 April 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors open at 17:00 \n\n\n\nMusic at 17:30 \n\n\n\nCentre for Jazz and Popular Music \n\n\n\nTICKETS: R130\, pensioners R100\, students R70 (cash at the door)
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/trumpeter-george-mari-presents-a-miles-davis-tribute
CATEGORIES:Live,Press Release
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