(Bheki Khoza)
Having already performed at the Centre for Jazz, the KwaHluzingqondo
High School, Amahlongwa, and the KZNSA Gallery, Bheki Khosa continues his KZN
tour with two more performances this weekend.
Bheki Khoza plays left handed guitar; his style is drawn
from his deep cultural roots and given polish and style by his years overseas
where he played with such greats as Wes Montgomery and Sonny Rollins. He played
with the fabulously popular African Jazz Pioneers creating one of their
greatest hits, Sgaxa Mabhande.
He was the favoured guitarist to musicians such as
Zimbabwean-born jazzy song-bird Dorothy Masuku, who wrote and performed songs
celebrating the music of her adopted Sophiatown for decades. In the 90’s he was
often around Durban touring with such greats as Sipho Gumede, Winston Mankuku
and Victor Ntoni who often played such happening venues as Sipho Gumede Hall at
the BAT Centre and, of course the Rainbow Restaurant in Pinetown. He is
producer for the sensational singer / performer Simphiwe Dana.
Bheki Khoza will perform with Mandla Zikalala (bass); Mncedi
Kupa (keys) and Babes Ndamase (drums).
This tour is supported by Concerts SA and produced by The
Headroom. Concerts SA is a joint South African/Norwegian initiative that aims
to stimulate live music in South Africa by finding and implementing ways to
create regular, sustainable performance platforms. It also aims to develop an
interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and
conducting workshops at schools.
Bheki Khoza will perform at the Magabheni Community Hall
today. Ticket R30 (R15 students) at the door
His final KZN tour performance takes place tomorrow (October
26 at the Rainbow Restaurant at 23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown. Doors open at
13h00 and admission is R60. Booking
through www.webtickets
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