(Sazi Dlamini)The Centre for Jazz & Popular Music presents Sazi ne SKOKIANA band on March 2.
Dr Sazi Dlamini (guitarist, composer and educator) was born in KwaZulu-Natal. He graduated at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and lectures music at UKZN’s School of Music. Dr Dlamini plays township- jazz style and performs on indigenous Nguni musical instruments. He has composed music for jazz ensemble and big band.
The SKOKIANA band was formed in 1990 and has a turnover of musicians which includes bassists Bongani Sokhela, Monde Futshane, Phiwe Solomon, Mandla Zikalala, Njeza Dlamini, Paul Nowinski, Prince Bulo and Bernard Mndaweni. The line-up also included drummers and percussionists Geoffrey Tracey, Carlos di Stasi, Lulu Gontsana, Dumisani Hlela, Sisa Sopazi, Nkanyezi Cele, Chicco Mdima, Bonga Mzimela and Lebohang Mothabeng while Fezile Faku (trombone/trumpet/ fluegelhorn) has also been part of the group.
Wednesday’s concert features Sazi Dlamini (composer, guitar/voice), Sithembiso Ntuli (tenor saxophone), Sakhile Simani (trumpet), Bernard Mndaweni (bass) and Paki Peloeole (drums).
The performance takes place at 17h30 (doors open 17h00) on March 2 at the Centre for Jazz & Popular Music, UKZN, Shepstone building , level 2 ground floor. Tickets R30 (R10 students).More information on 031 260 3385 or email: luthulia1@ukzn.ac.za
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