UNLOCKEDKEYS

The Centre for Jazz & Popular Music (UKZN) presents Unlockedkeys on August 31. The band recently gave a sparkling performance at the Howard College Theatre lunch-hour concert on August 1 with their exceptional original compositions and excellent arrangements.

The name of the band reflects a desire to transcend the boundaries of genre and style and create music without limits. Sibusiso Mashiloane introduced some of his compositions and arrangements of jazz standards in 2007 in his Honours year at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He not only received a distinction for his recital, but his band attracted more work for jazz festivals, competitions and other music opportunities.

Sibusiso’s music is inspired by the work of South African musicians, Andile Yenana, the late Bheki Mseleku, and the late Zim Ngqawana. Sibusiso is currently studying for his Masters’ degree in jazz performance, and is a part-time lecturer in the School of Music at UKZN.

The band members are all noted for their sensitivity to music, originality, creativity and passion and, as well as Sibu Mashiloane (piano), include Bernard Mndaweni (bass), Paki Peloeole (drums), Linda Sikhakhane (tenor saxophone), Thabani Gapara (alto saxophone) and Sakhile Simane (trumpet).

Unlockedkeys will perform on August 31 at 17h30 at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone Building. Doors opens at 17h00. Tickets R30 (R20 pensioners, R10 students). More information on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za