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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:A night in Cuba by Modern Jazz trio experience
DESCRIPTION:Press release: \n\n\n\nA Night in Cuba: The Latin Real Songbook Experience \n\n\n\nThe Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents A Night in Cuba: The Latin Real Songbook Experience by the Modern Jazz Trio on Wednesday\, 12 August 2026 at 17:30. \n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz\, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Cuba through vibrant rhythms\, inspired improvisation\, and the energy of dance culture—all viewed through a contemporary jazz lens. \n\n\n\nThe Modern Jazz Trio pays tribute to legendary artists including Michel Camilo\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Chucho Valdés\, Tito Puente\, and more\, bringing their iconic music to life with fresh interpretations and dynamic performances. \n\n\n\nThe ensemble features: \n\n\n\n\nDavid Langley – Piano & Keytar\n\n\n\nBrayden Hore – Bass\n\n\n\nRiley Giandhari – Drums\n\n\n\n\nSpecial guest artists: \n\n\n\n\nLeon Scharnick – Saxophone\n\n\n\nThabo Sikhakhane – Trumpet\n\n\n\n\nAudiences can expect an exciting mix of salsa\, Afro-Cuban jazz\, and contemporary Latin jazz improvisation. This production showcases the versatility of these South African jazz musicians as they authentically engage with global jazz traditions while bringing their own distinctive artistic voices to the music. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 12 August 2026Doors Open: 17:00Performance: 17:30 \n\n\n\nVenue:Centre for Jazz and Popular MusicDennis Shepstone Building\, Level 2UKZN Howard College CampusAccess via Gates 3 or 8\, Rick Turner Road \n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: R130\n\n\n\nPensioners: R100\n\n\n\nStudents: R70\n\n\n\n\nTickets are available for cash purchase at the door
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/a-night-in-cuba-by-modern-jazz-trio-experience
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SUMMARY:Opera According to Jazz: Khumbu Dhlamini Brings a Bold Fusion of Opera and Jazz to the UKZN Jazz Centre
DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE: Opera According to Jazz: Khumbu Dhlamini Brings a Bold Fusion of Opera and Jazz to the UKZN Jazz Centre. \n\n\n\nSoprano and UKZN-trained classical vocalist Khumbu Dhlamini is set to present Opera According to Jazz\, a live performance at the UKZN Jazz Centre on Wednesday\, 19 August at 17:30. \n\n\n\nThe concert will explore the meeting point between the disciplined world of opera and the freedom\, groove and improvisation of jazz\, offering audiences a distinctive musical experience that brings together classical repertoire\, African musical influences and jazz interpretation. \n\n\n\nDhlamini\, who studied opera and classical music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a focus on vocal technique and musical interpretation\, has developed a diverse musical journey through performances locally and abroad. Her exposure to South African traditional music\, jazz and other genres has fuelled a musical curiosity that has ultimately led to the development of Opera According to Jazz. \n\n\n\nThe 90-minute performance will feature well-known classical and African classical melodies\, re-arranged through a jazz lens. Dhlamini will explore the spaces where opera and jazz converse — where disciplined vocal lines melt into improvisation and classical melodies are transformed through jazz harmony\, rhythm and groove. \n\n\n\nThe concert also celebrates the legacy and vocal artistry of some of Dhlamini’s favourite South African female vocalists and their ability to move effortlessly between musical genres.Audiences can expect horn-driven harmonies\, vibrant grooves\, strong rhythmic foundations\, improvisation\, and a dynamic balance between voice and instrumentation. \n\n\n\nThe performance is designed to highlight the individual talents of each musician while maintaining a cohesive and distinctive ensemble identity. \n\n\n\nDhlamini on Voice will be joined on stage by an accomplished ensemble of musicians with performance experience across KwaZulu-Natal’s and beyond leading music spaces\, Zolile Mqatsha — Double Bass\, Pianist tbc\, Siyanda Zulu— Trumpet\, Sbu Ncube — Drums \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nEvent: Opera According to JazzArtist: Khumbu DhlaminiVenue: UKZN Jazz CentreDate: Wednesday\, 19 August 2026Time: 17:30 \n\n\n\nTickets General Admission: R130\, Pensioners: R100\, Students: R70 \n\n\n\nTickets are available for cash purchase at the door.
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/opera-according-to-jazz-khumbu-dhlamini-brings-a-bold-fusion-of-opera-and-jazz-to-the-ukzn-jazz-centre
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SUMMARY:AMD@30 IS OFFICIALLY ON!
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate 30 years of African Music & Dance excellence at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. \n\n\n\nDate: 10–11 September 2026Venue:  Howard College Theatre\, UKZNTime:  09h00 – 17h00 \n\n\n\nUnder the theme “Sustaining Heritage\, Shaping Futures\,” AMD@30 will bring together alumni\, students\, staff\, artists\, scholars\, cultural practitioners and supporters to honour a remarkable legacy and explore the future of African music and dance. \n\n\n\nPerformancesDialogues & WorkshopsCultural Heritage ExhibitionsAlumni & Student ShowcasesCreative Economy Conversations \n\n\n\n\n30 YEARS CELEBRATION  \n\n\n\nUKZN AFRICAN MUSIC PROJECT INVITES AMD ALUMNI TO THE \n\n\n\nDate: 10–11 September 2026Venue:  Howard College Theatre\, UKZNTime:  09h00 – 17h00 \n\n\n\nEnquiries: amd30@ukzn.ac.za \n\n\n\n\nPlease click here to confirm Attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Advert
URL:https://music.ukzn.ac.za/event/amd30-is-officially-on
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