(Lindiwe
Maxolo)
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music will
present SAMA19 Best Jazz Album nominee, Lindiwe Maxolo, at UKZN’s Centre for
Jazz and Popular Music on April 2.
Lindiwe “Bongiwe” Maxolo has dabbled in
afro-jazz, pop and gospel music but it is jazz and gospel that have stolen her
heart. Vocally she’s been described as “a cross between Tania Maria and Oumou
Sangare, with Busi Mhlongo’s sensibilities – pitchy and infused with the
confidence of someone who’s comfortable with fronting a high-brow jazz trio”.
Maxolo holds a Cum Laude Honours Degree in
Jazz Music, from the University of Cape Town (UCT). Her musical highlights
include winning the 2002 Afro Vocal Category in the Old Mutual Jazz Encounters
Competition, opening for the legendary Lee Ritemour, working with Sibongile
Khumalo and Themba Mkhize on their project called Soul ‘n Turf; performing with
the UCT Big Band; and also performed with, and alongside some of South African
jazz personalities - namely, saxophonist McCoy Mrubata, trumpeter Feya Faku and
pianist Andile Yenana.
Lindiwe Maxolo co-founded Jo’burg’s finest
jazz band Chilli&Lime. Internationally she’s graced many stages. Maxolo’s
debut album TIME is a 13-track jazzy,
soulful, and lyrical album. It incorporates acoustic sounds and at its core it
infuses traditional jazz with influences of African jazz. It will be on sale on
the night.
She will be joined by Thembinkosi Mavimbela
(double bass), Sthe Bhengu( trumpet), Lungile Kunene (drums), Jacob Thomo (piano)
The performance will take place on April 2 at
the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music. Doors open at 17h30 and music starts at
18h00. Entry R40 (R20 pensioners and R15 students).
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music
(CJPM) is at Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus. For
more information contact Jazz Centre Co-ordinator Thulile Zama on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
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