
UKZN African Music and Dance Graduates at ETHNO Zimbabwe
Three UKZN Bachelor of Arts (Music) graduates had the opportunity to participate in an international music experience called ETHNO which took place in Zimbabwe in September 2023. ETHNO is a

Three UKZN Bachelor of Arts (Music) graduates had the opportunity to participate in an international music experience called ETHNO which took place in Zimbabwe in September 2023. ETHNO is a

The University’s African Music Project held its 18th annual African Cultural Calabash festival at the Howard College Theatre on Friday, 17 November 2023. A long-standing event on Durban’s cultural and

South African House musician, Mr Zakhele Madida known onstage as Zakes Bantwini, recently won his first Grammy award. He shares the award with flautist, Wouter Kellerman, and vocalist, Nomcebo Zikode.

UKZN Jazz lecturer in the School of Arts Mr Sibusiso ‘Mash’ Mashiloane has been nominated for a South African Music Award (SAMA) in the Best Jazz category for his sixth

UKZN Jazz lecturer, pianist and composer Mr Sibusiso Mashiloane has released his sixth album, Music from My People which reflects his sonic collaboration, travel, intergenerational inspiration and influence. ‘This album

The African Music Outreach Community Development Class within the School of Arts hosted its 16th African Cultural Calabash Festival under the theme of Sounds of Peace Imvunge Yokuthula. The event

Jazz lecturer Mr Neil Gonsalves; vocalist and UKZN alumnus Zoe the Seed, and music duo N’den have partnered with Concerts SA for a series of three live performances at UKZN’s

UKZN alumnus Mr Bethuel Tshoane (lead guitar) won second place at the 3rd Unisa National Strings Competition that showcases the talent and experience of young South African classical and jazz

Jazz lecturer Mr Sibusiso Mashiloane has won Best Contemporary Jazz Album at the 2021 Mzantsi Jazz Awards for his fifth album titled iHubo Labomdabu (Native Hymns), a solo piano set

The College of Humanities recently hosted a virtual public lecture as part of a Transformation and Leadership Lecture Series exploring the topic: Over the Rainbow: Dialogues on Racism in South Africa’s