A prolific and gifted saxophonist, composer and band leader, 2020’s Standard Bank Young Artist winner Sisonke Xonti has traversed the jazz scene with eminent contemporaries and cultural giants such as Jimmy Dludlu, Feya Faku and Herbie Tsoaeli. The virtuoso reedman has mesmerised discerning audiences in Europe, Asia and the great African continent and his is seminal work from his albums titled ‘Iyonde’ (2017) and ‘uGaba the Migration’ have cemented his place in the annals of South African Jazz. His dedication to musical excellence has featured him as one of the most sought-after young players and leaders on the scene and thanks to his incredible work ethic and loving for exploring jazz boundaries, audiences can expect to be enthralled by his new and mellifluous repertoire, soon to be released. South Africa has been blessed with formidable artists and Sisonke is the shining example of why this country’s jazz scene consistently continues to have a bright future
Name: Sisonke Xonti live at the Basement
Date: Sat 10 Aug 2024
Time: 7 pm Doors open
Venue: Untitled Basement
Door: R300 on Quicket and 350 @ the door
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A prolific and gifted saxophonist, composer and band leader, 2020’s Standard Bank Young Artist winner Sisonke Xonti has traversed the jazz scene with eminent contemporaries and cultural giants such as Jimmy Dludlu, Feya Faku and Herbie Tsoaeli. The virtuoso reedman has mesmerised discerning audiences in Europe, Asia and the great African continent and his is seminal work from his albums titled ‘Iyonde’ (2017) and ‘uGaba the Migration’ have cemented his place in the annals of South African Jazz. His dedication to musical excellence has featured him as one of the most sought-after young players and leaders on the scene and thanks to his incredible work ethic and loving for exploring jazz boundaries, audiences can expect to be enthralled by his new and mellifluous repertoire, soon to be released. South Africa has been blessed with formidable artists and Sisonke is the shining example of why this country’s jazz scene consistently continues to have a bright future
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