The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal kicks off its programme for 2013 with a benefit concert for the late UKZN Alumnus Xoli Nkosi on February 13.
Xoli Nkosi was born on August 20, 1975. He
passed away on January 10, 2013, due to a very brief illness diagnosed as
Guillain-Barré Syndrome. The proceeds of the concert will be donated to Xoli’s
widow and their two children.
Nkosi was a well-respected and skilled
pianist, vocalist, composer and arranger whose versatility ensured that he
worked in, as well as across, many genres. He dedicated most of his life to
developing young up and coming artists (especially from his township of Duduza,
Nigel) and also working as a sideman and musical director for numerous artists.
In 2004, Xoli Nkosi released his debut
album entitled Sangena which was
released under the Sheer Sound label. He also recorded and performed with
numerous musicians such as Sipho Gumede, Prince Kupi, Siphokazi, Concord
Nkabinde, Andy Narell, Khaya Mahlangu, Joyous Celebration, Mama Abigail
Kubheka, and many more.
The concert will feature many Durban-based
musicians who either played, studied or knew Xoli while he was still a student
at UKZN including Dr Brian Thusi, Dr Sazi Dlamini, Neil Gonsalves, Philani
Ngidi, Babalwa Mentjies and many more.
The concert will take place at 18h00 on
February 13 at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone
Building at UKZN Howard College Campus. Entry fee R35 (R20 pensioners/R10
students). A cash bar will be available. Contact Thuli on 031 260 3385 or email
Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
for more details
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