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, […]
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music Presents “Lost & Found” by Siyanqoba Mthethwa The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present “Lost & Found”, a live performance by acclaimed musician Siyanqoba Mthethwa, taking place on Wednesday, 13 May at 17:30 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Howard College campus. Renowned for his vibrant and genre-blending […]
Theme: Mhlazane Ngihambel’indlw’emnyama (The day I paid the Black community a visit): The Musical UKZN School of Arts, African Music Project is once again exhilarated to showcase the African Music and Dance (AMD) ensembles in action. This semester’s edition is a musical chronicle of the African Indigenous people’s beliefs, superstitions and the functionality of their […]
Press release: The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM) proudly presents Bantu’s Clef on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 17:30. Consisting of Milton Chissano (Guitar); Leon Scharnick (Alto and Tenor saxes); Doctor Vezi (Electric bass guitar); Albert Chemane (Drums); featuring Zoe the Seed (vocals), Bantu’s Clef’s music is characterized as instrumental World Music with strong […]
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 […]
