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Monday, April 21, 2014

MAPUTALAND BAND



The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music will present Maputaland Band led by Alberto Chemane on April 23 at 18h00.

This project is an international/multicultural project of music composed by Jose Alberto Daniel Chemane. Chemane is a specialist in African contemporary music and dance, specifically from Mozambique, he holds a Performance degree in Jazz and Popular music.

The music fuses sounds drawn from African contemporary music, as well as jazz music. The project is opened at collaborating in outreach projects with local communities through African music and dance and Jazz workshops in schools and cultural institutions.

Look forward to world class performances with Jose Alberto Daniel Chemane (Drums and percussions), Ildo Nandja (bass), Ndumiso Ndlovu (piano), Sanele Phakathi (keyboard), Lindani Phumlomo (percussions), Mpume Mbokazi and Nomkhosi Mazibuko (vocals).

The performance will take place on April 23 at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM) at Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus. Doors open at 17h30 and music starts at 18h00. Entry R40 (R20 pensioners & R15 students).

More information from Thulile Zama, Concerts and Jazz Centre Co ordinator, on 031 260 3385 or email: thulilezama@gmail.com