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SUMMARY:CUBAN CROSSOVER – Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría
DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE \n\n\n\nCUBAN CROSSOVER – Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría bring Latin\, Jazz\, and World Music to South Africa \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nAlfredo & 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. \n\n\n\nTour Highlights include: \n\n\n\nCollaborations: 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. \n\n\n\nFeatured 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. \n\n\n\n\nCUBAN CROSSOVER – Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría \n\n\n\n​Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music\, Shepstone Building Level 2\, University of KwaZulu-Natal\, Durban\, Natal \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 05 August 2026 \n\n\n\nPerformance Time: 17:30 – 19:00 HRS \n\n\n\nTickets available for cash at the door. \n\n\n\n“Our music aims to build bridges – between genres\, cultures\, and people. Music is the common language we all understand\,” says Clarissa Hechavarría. \n\n\n\nPress Contact: Clarissa Hechavarría ✉ diablas@web.de \n\n\n\n🌐 http://www.alfredo-bass.com    http://www.clarissima.de \n\n\n\n\nEntrance Fee:General: R130\, Pensioners R100\, Students: R70
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/cuban-crossover-alfredo-clarissa-hechavarria
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SUMMARY:Dr Buselaphi Gxowa: Honouring a Voice\, a Legacy and the Living Tradition of Maskandi
DESCRIPTION:Press release: \n\n\n\nA Tribute to Dr Buselaphi Gxowa: Honouring a Voice\, a Legacy and the Living Tradition of Maskandi. \n\n\n\nThe Music Imbizo\, in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal Centre for Jazz and Popular Music and the Dr Buselaphi Gxowa Foundation\, invites musicians\, cultural practitioners\, music lovers and the wider public to gather in Durban for a special tribute celebrating the life and musical legacy of Dr Buselaphi Gxowa on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 17:30. \n\n\n\nThis live performer has more than 29 years of experience in the music industry. The widely respected as iNdlovukazi yoMaskandi\, Dr Buselaphi has built a strong reputation through her powerful voice\, traditional dance performance\, cultural leadership\, and lasting contribution to indigenous music in South Africa. \n\n\n\nRaised in Ngolotshe\, Nongoma\, KwaZulu-Natal\, she developed a deep connection to traditional music from an early age\, shaping the artistic identity that has made her one of the recognised voices in the Maskandi genre. Over the course of her career\, Dr Buselaphi Gxowa has released 14 albums\, earned 21 awards\, and received 29 certificates\, reflecting both her longevity and impact in the field. Her profile also states that she obtained a doctorate from Dlaba Production at the University of Zululand. She also collaborated with Imithente for 18 years and produced the Imiyezane Maskandi group\, along with other musical groups and individual artists. \n\n\n\nBuselaphi Gxowa’s work has taken her to international stages\, with performances in France\, India\, Algeria\, Zimbabwe\, Tanzania\, and Angola. respected cultural voice in South African music. Through her artistry\, mentorship\, and dedication to heritage\, she continues to inspire audiences and contribute meaningfully to the preservation and growth of traditional music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nTribute to Dr Buselaphi Gxowa presented by The Music Imbizo \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 26 August 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors Open: 17:00 \n\n\n\nPerformance: 17:30 \n\n\n\nCentre for Jazz and Popular Music \n\n\n\nDennis Shepstone Building\, Level 2 \n\n\n\nUKZN Howard College Campus \n\n\n\nAccess: Gates 3 or 8\, Rick Turner Road \n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\n\nR130 (General Admission) \n\n\n\nR100 (Pensioners) \n\n\n\nR70 (Students) \n\n\n\nTickets are available on Webtickets or at the door (cash only).
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/dr-buselaphi-gxowa-honouring-a-voice-a-legacy-and-the-living-tradition-of-maskandi
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