Press release The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents The Jazzy Shandu Ensemble (JSE) on Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 17:30. The Jazzy Shandu Ensemble (JSE) perform mainly compositions by Derrick “Simpi” Mbatha, who informally learnt music from Hugh Masekela and Victor Ntoni whom he met in New York, the United States, in […]
As a departure from its regular Monday night time slot at the UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, the last Songbook Session for March is hosted at the Chris Seabrooke Music Centre on Tuesday March 31st, at 8.30pm and forms part of the KZN Schools Jazz festival. It will close off the 2026 festival […]
Press release: Dey & Rungan – A preview to the launch of African Breyani1 April 2026 | 17:30 The 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. A Durban-born artist with a career spanning over two decades, Rungan has earned recognition […]
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 April is Miles […]
Press release: Soul Stirring Journey with Njilour On Tuesday 14 April, The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music presents Twosday Live with Njilour. UKZN 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 […]
Press release: The 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 2026 provides opportunity to celebrate the centenary occasions of two jazz giants, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Part of the month-long themed celebration […]
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 […]
Dr. Madala Kunene Unveils New Vocal Collaboration and Cross-Cultural “Twosday” Performance for Africa Month 2026 Durban, South Africa — April 2026 Celebrated guitarist and cultural icon Dr. Madala Kunene, widely known as the “King of Zulu Guitar,” will mark Africa Month this May with a powerful new artistic direction—introducing his daughters as backing vocalists while […]
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, […]
