Press release: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music Hosts The Songbook Sessions Led by Ernest Dawkins The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at UKZN will present The Songbook Sessions on Monday, 25 May 2026 at 18:00, featuring internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator Ernest Dawkins. Recognised as one of the world’s leading jazz saxophonists and an Emmy Award-winning […]
UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music Presents Festivals Preview Concert The University of KwaZulu-Natal Centre for Jazz and Popular Music will host a special preview concert on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, showcasing the outstanding student ensembles preparing to represent the university at two major jazz festivals later this month. Audiences will experience an exciting evening […]
A VOCAL MASTERCLASS BY DR LISA ENGELBRECHT, VOCAL COACH AND RÉPÉTITEUR AT OPERA UCT, SATURDAY 30 MAY FROM 10H00-13H00 AND CONCERT AT HOWARD COLLEGE THEATRE 15H00 – 16H30, FEATURING THE AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN BARITONE SANDILE ZITHA A Vocal Masterclass will be presented by Dr Lisa Engelbrecht, Vocal Coach and Répétiteur at Opera UCT, on Saturday […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Legends Jam in Mzansi: Africa Day Jazz Celebration Set to Light Up Durban Durban, South Africa – 31 May 2026 — Get ready, Mzansi. One of the most anticipated musical events of the year, Jam in Mzansi: Africa Day Jazz Celebration, is set to take centre stage at the iconic Durban […]
UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music Presents: The Songbook Sessions – Monday Night with Masuda Durban, South Africa – The UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents another exciting edition of The Songbook Sessions, featuring acclaimed Johannesburg-born DJ, producer, and pianist Obakeng Thamage, better known as Masuda, on Monday, 01 June 2026 […]
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: Umkhumbane Jazz Ensemble Brings South Africa's Living Jazz Heritage to the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music. The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents the Umkhumbane Jazz Ensemble (UJE) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, with music beginning at 17:30. The Umkhumbane Jazz Ensemble is one of South Africa's celebrated jazz collectives, deeply rooted in Durban's […]
Press release: The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents One World, One Sound by Kerolin Govender on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 17:00. One World, One Sound is a vibrant musical journey that celebrates the rich tapestry of Indian, African, and Western musical traditions curated by Kerolin Govender and featuring Thulile Zama. Govender’s […]
Press release: The Louis Mhlanga Protégé Tour is coming to Durban! The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents Louis Mhlanga Protégé Tour on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 17:30. Durban jazz lovers, mark your calendars! The legendary Louis Mhlanga is bringing his incredible artistry and rich musical traditions to the coast this July. […]
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 – […]
