(Brenda
Mtambo)
Brenda Mtambo is a Johannesburg-based
vocalist with Durban as her home town who has been referred to as Afro-Soul
powerhouse. Local all-female jazz band Heels over Head will be backing her and performing
an opening set at The Jazzy Rainbow in Morningside on March 29.
Brenda Mtambo (from
Umlazi) believes in the power of music to
move, inspire and entertain her fans. Telling stories through her musical
works, one can only sit back and listen to this Afro-Soul powerhouse. Diversity
is something that comes naturally to her as she wants to speak not only to
Africa but the World. The language of music is one that can be heard by not
even understanding what is sung, but rather the melodies that speak to the
heart. A thread of pop and soft rock make their way into the sounds of Brenda Mtambo,
which allows variety in her writing.
At the tender age of five, she began belting out notes. As she entered her teens, she
started singing choral music which occupied her time for five years until the
end of high school. After initiating a music project called Sisters of Joy, she decided that it was
time to take a big leap towards fulfilling her dreams.
She moved to Johannesburg where she joined multi
award winner gospel group Joyous Celebration. As a member she recorded and
toured Africa on Joyous Celebration Albums 11, 12, 13 and 14, taking lead
performing roles. She has worked closely on projects, tours and DVD recordings
with the likes of Lira, Ntokozo Mbambo, Cece Winans, Sbongile Khumalo, Swazi
Dlamini, Jabu Hlongwane, Jay Hlungwane, Thandiswa Mazwai, Judith Sephuma, Hugh
Masekela, Brian Thusi, Jonas Gwangwa and TD Jakes.
Joining Brenda Mtambo on stage will be
local all-female jazz band Heels over Head. Renowned for their sparkling stage
presence, energy and passion, this will definitely make a great show.
The performance takes place at the Jazzy
Rainbow, Smiso Nkwanyana (ex- Goble Road), Morningside on March 29 at 19h00. Tickets
R100 available at the door (doors open at 19h00)
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