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 – […]
Press release: A Night in Cuba: The Latin Real Songbook Experience The 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. Experience an unforgettable evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Cuba through vibrant rhythms, inspired improvisation, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Opera According to Jazz: Khumbu Dhlamini Brings a Bold Fusion of Opera and Jazz to the UKZN Jazz Centre. Soprano 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. The concert will explore the meeting point between the disciplined world of […]
Press release: A Tribute to Dr Buselaphi Gxowa: Honouring a Voice, a Legacy and the Living Tradition of Maskandi. The Music Imbizo, in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal Centre for Jazz and Popular Music and the Dr Buselaphi Gxowa Foundation, invites musicians, cultural practitioners, music lovers and the wider public to gather in Durban […]
Press release: Mama Africa: A Tribute to Miriam Makeba performed by Siki Jo-An. The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents Mama Africa: "A Tribute to Miriam Makeba" presented by Siki Jo- An on Tuesday 01 September 2026 at 17:30. The show is a powerful musical celebration honouring the life, legacy, and incomparable artistry […]
Press release: TOTAL ECLIPSE by Mpumi Dhlamini A PREVIEW PERFORMANCE The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly present Total Eclipse by Mpumi Dhlamini on Wednesday 02 September 2026 at 17:30. This is a first listen to the music of a 21-album musical journey by Dhlamini. The first preview of Total Eclipse a landmark 21-album series celebrating a […]
PRESS RELEASE Feel the Rhythm: UKZN’s 2026 Instrumental Showcase Brings the Stage to Life Wednesday 09 September 2026 at 17:30. Get ready for an evening of extraordinary musicianship as the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music presents the 2026 Instrumental Showcase, featuring talented students from the UKZN School of Arts Music Programme. Taking place on […]
