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SUMMARY:Sydney Mavundla at Hugh's Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Instrument: Trumpet \n• Born in Johannesburg and grew up in Barberton (Mpumalanga). \n• Started learning trumpet at the age of 14\, his father being his first teacher. In 1986 he was introduced to Prince Lengoasa who was his first formal teacher and later that year he studied with Brian Thusi in Durban. Through Brian he got a chance to play with Mario Monteregge’s Music Unlimited Big Band. In 1989 he then moved to Johannesburg where he did grade 12 and took some theory lessons with Cyril Khumalo at AMDA later trumpet lessons with Allan Wright. \n• He entered the Natal University for B Mus. Degree in jazz studies in 1992 under the directorship of Professor Darius Brubeck. During that time\, he took trumpet lessons from Michel Schneuwly (Principal trumpet player KZNPO) and arranging from Chris Metz. In 1995 he won a scholarship to study in the USA Florida International University (Miami) with the renowned Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and John Bailey (USA). He took conducting lessons from Dr Richard Holtz and Mr Ivor Bosanko (USA). \n• In classical field he has worked with Johannesburg Music Initiative (JMI)\, Kwa Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra (KZNPO)\, Johannesburg Festival Orchestra (JFO)\, and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) \n• Sydney also formed part of the teaching staff at the annual youth jazz festival in Makhanda (Grahamstown) where he also played trumpet in the Awesome Big Band made up of local and international musicians. \n• Sydney participated at the jazz summer workshops for the youth\, hosted by Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) as part of the teaching staff. \n• He has toured extensively in and out of Africa. Presently Sydney is working with different set ups including his own Quintet. \n• A debut album (LUHAMBO) was released around December 2016 and got a South African Music Awards (SAMA) 2017 nomination. \n• A new album (Dirge for our fathers) was released in April 2024\, Radio Metro FM awards 2025 nomination. Winner of Backing vocalist and session musician awards (BVMS) 2023. \nPlease click here to view more information regarding Sydney Mavundla \nDoors open at 18:00 \nThe show begins promptly at 19:30 \nPlease refer to our website for FAQ’s. \nwww.hughs.co.za
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/sydney-mavundla-at-hughs-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Hugh’s Jazz Club\, 73 Juta St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg
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SUMMARY:Mzukulu Album Tour
DESCRIPTION:he Durban edition of the Mzukulu Album Tour – 2026 marks a special Homecoming performance celebrating the success of Mzukulu’s latest album\, Ng’funa Intozami. This show brings Maskandi music into a prestigious theatre space\, offering audiences a premium live experience. \nThe performance blends authentic Maskandi sound\, live instrumentation\, and powerful storytelling\, showcasing Mzukulu’s growth as an artist and cultural icon. This Durban stop is not only a celebration of the album but a statement of Maskandi’s place on formal stages and its growing national impact.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/mzukulu-album-tour/
LOCATION:Playhouse Opera Theatre\, Anton Lembede St\, Durban Central\, Durban\, Kwa-Zulu Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260418T190000
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SUMMARY:Internet Athi Live at The Black Power Station
DESCRIPTION:Internet Athi returns to the Black Power Station for a full-circle moment. His first time here was in 2022 during the National Arts Festival Fringe Programme\, before any music had officially been released\, when the songs lived only in performance. \nNow\, he comes back with a growing catalogue and a more defined voice. Expect a live set shaped by Eastern Cape influences\, jazz harmony\, and soul\, carried by rich instrumentation. \nA return to where it began\, with intention\, growth\, and something real to share.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/internet-athi-live-at-the-black-power-station/
LOCATION:The Black Power Station\, Industrial Area\, Rautenbach Rd\, Grahamstown\, Makhanda\, 6139\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260418T190000
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SUMMARY:Lira - Still Here!
DESCRIPTION:Lira returns to the stage with an intimate solo performance accompanied by her band. Audiences are invited on a powerful journey through music and movement\, celebrating resilience\, joy and triumph. Featuring the iconic songs reimagined and heartfelt moments of connection\, LIRA – STILL HERE is more than a concert – its a celebration of healing\, courage\, and the power of music.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/lira-still-here/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre\, Corner Of Northern Parkway &\, Data Cres\, Ormonde\, Johannesburg South\, Gauteng\, 2159\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Phila Dlozi presents Ikhandlela
DESCRIPTION:Phila Dlozi is a South African Afro-soul singer\, songwriter and cultural storyteller whose voice carries both ancestry and urgency. Rooted in tradition yet undeniably contemporary\, his music exists at the intersection of indigenous wisdom\, spiritual conviction and modern African expression. His sound blends Afro-soul\, folk textures and acoustic vulnerability into something that feels both ancient and immediate. \nRaised with a deep awareness of heritage and calling\, Phila does not simply create music — he translates experience. His songwriting is emotionally honest\, spiritually anchored and intentionally crafted. Themes of home\, identity\, longing\, faith and illumination run through his catalogue\, reflecting an artist who understands that music can be both personal testimony and communal offering. \nFrom the heartfelt storytelling of Ekhayakomama to powerful collaborations and acoustic reimaginings\, Phila has steadily built a body of work that bridges generations. His evolving sonic journey reflects a new wave of conscious African artistry — one that honours tradition while shaping the future. \nCentral to his artistic vision is Ikhandlela — not just a song\, it’s a Prayer\, a movement. Symbolising light\, guidance and shared humanity\, Ikhandlela represents Phila’s commitment to gathering people through music. It is a reminder that even in uncertain times\, there is illumination to be found — within culture\, within community\, and within oneself. \nOn stage\, Phila does more than perform — he gathers. Whether in intimate acoustic settings or on larger cultural platforms\, his presence is intentional and immersive. His voice does not simply fill a room; it resonates\, drawing listeners into a shared moment of reflection\, connection and truth. \nAs his audience continues to grow both locally and internationally\, Phila Dlozi stands as one of the most compelling emerging voices in Afro-soul — an artist rooted in calling and guided by light. \nIn a world searching for noise\, he chooses resonance. \nIn a world chasing attention\, he chooses alignment. \nAnd through Ikhandlela\, he reminds us all: the light was never lost — it was always within.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/phila-dlozi-presents-ikhandlela/
LOCATION:Untitled Basement\, 7 Reserve St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Kujenga Live at The Chairman
DESCRIPTION:Kujenga returns to The Chairman\, not just for a performance\, but for a gathering. \nBased in Cape Town and shaped by the sounds of Black expression\, this 6-piece Band moves between jazz\, afrobeat\, and everything in between. \nThis night isn’t just about new music. It’s about connection. A space where the past speaks\, the present breathes\, and the future is imagined. \nIt’s not just a performance\, this is a shared experience
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/kujenga-live-at-the-chairman/
LOCATION:The Chairman Durban\, 146 Mahatma Gandhi Road\, Durban\, KwaZulu Natal\, South Africa
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