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SUMMARY:The Songbook Sessions Featuring Susan Barry
DESCRIPTION:THE SONGBOOK SESSIONS FEATURING SUSAN BARRY \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nA former lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal\, Susan Barry has made an indelible contribution to South African jazz as both a performer and educator. Over a distinguished career spanning several decades\, she has worked alongside some of the country’s most celebrated musicians\, most notably the iconic Busi Mhlongo. \n\n\n\nBarry co-founded the influential jazz ensemble Vukani and later collaborated closely with Mhlongo for more than 25 years. Together\, they toured extensively\, recorded acclaimed works\, and performed as part of the band Twasa until Mhlongo’s passing in 2010. \n\n\n\nRecognised as an eThekwini Living Legend for her outstanding contributions to music and education\, Barry has also been involved in numerous cross-cultural projects and collaborations with artists from across Southern Africa\, including Mozambique. Her influence extends beyond the stage\, having mentored and inspired generations of South African jazz musicians through her teaching and artistic leadership. \n\n\n\nThe Songbook Sessions has provided a vibrant platform for collaboration\, learning\, and musical exploration. Bringing together audiences and musicians through shared repertoire and live performance. This special edition promises an evening of exceptional musicianship\, insightful interpretation\, and musical storytelling led by one of Durban’s most respected jazz figures. \n\n\n\nThis performance marks the 20th and final edition of The Songbook Sessions – Monday Night Jam Session series for the current season. The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music extends its sincere gratitude to Concerts SA and its partners for their invaluable support in making this series possible. Their commitment to supporting live music and nurturing creative communities has enabled audiences and musicians alike to engage in meaningful artistic exchange throughout the years. \n\n\n\nFollowing this performance\, the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music will take a short mid-year break and will reopen for its new programme of concerts and events on Wednesday\, 22 July 2026. Audiences can look forward to another exciting season celebrating South Africa’s vibrant jazz and popular music traditions. \n\n\n\nThe Songbook Sessions is proudly supported by Concerts SA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, 8 June 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 18:00 \n\n\n\nVenue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music \n\n\n\nTickets:• R130 – General Admission• R100 – Pensioners• R70 – Students \n\n\n\nTickets are available through Webtickets or for cash purchase at the door. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Performance.aspx?itemid=1595344558 \n\n\n\nFor more information:ukznjazzjamsessions@gmail.com
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