The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music will
present Spha Mdlalose on October 16.
Spha is a Durban born vocalist. She fell in
love with jazz when she joined a jazz band in high school then later studied at
the University of Cape Town’s South African College of Music degree majoring in
Jazz Vocal performance. She was taught by Abigail Petersen and Mike Campbell
and graduated with an average 81% for her final BMUS recital making the Deans
Merit List.
Over the years, she was tutored by Darryl
Andrews, Amanda Tiffin, Jason Reolon and most recently (2011) Dutch bassist
Hein Van Der Geyn who has worked with Chet Baker, Dee Dee Bridgewater and other
commended jazz musicians from all around the world. In her years as a student,
she has had a budding career, having performed with the Mike Campbell Symphonic
Orchestra on numerous occasions.
She has performed alongside Bheki Khoza,
Sibongile Khumalo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and other known South African
artists. She was also fortunate to tour with Grammy nominated Josh Groban when
he visited South Africa on his Straight
to You tour.
Spha Mdlalose will be joined by Sphelelo
Mazibuko on drums, Shemual Mahabeer on piano and Prince Bulo on bass at The
Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN
Howard College Campus on October 16. Doors open at 17h30 and music starts at 18h00.
Entry fee R35 (R20 pensioners/R10students).
More information from Thuli on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more details
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