(Ildo Nandja)
Mozambican double
bassist Ildo Nandja performs at Birthday Celebration of Mama Nokukhanya Luthuli
on March 4 at The Luthuli Museum in Groutville.
IIdo Nandja was
born in Maputo, Mozambique. From a young age he engaged with playing music,
starting with percussion instruments. Through his involvement in a local music
and dance company, Ildo began playing the timbila, a traditional xylophone, as
well as percussion instruments. His dedication led him to perform at events and
festivals around the world. Nandja is currently studying towards a Masters
degree in jazz performance and working on a traditional music research project
at the University of KwaZulu Natal. Recognised as an outstanding and
disciplined bass player and soloist, he has collaborated with countless
established local and international musicians.
Ildo Nandja’s debut
album Paz A Todos (Peace to All)
features a range of sounds and influences that combine his background in
traditional music with the harmonic and melodic complexity of jazz.
“I want to offer
the audience not just a show, but a memorable experience – a great party
together with people they do and don’t know, all united by the music,” says
Nandja whose band features Sanele Phakathi on keys, Sebastian Goldswain on
guitar and Sidyney Rash on drums.
Ildo Nandja will
perform at 18h00 on March 4 at The Luthuli Museum, 3233 Nokukhanya Luthuli
Street in Groutville. Tickets R30 pp at the door. Lucky draw on the day with
great giveaways including a voucher for The Hampshire Hotel.
The performance is supported
by Concerts SA and presented by iSupport in partnership with The Luthuli
Museum.
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