(David Jenkins, aka
Qadasi, & Maqhinga Radebe)
KZN music lovers have two opportunities to catch Maskandi folk
duo David Jenkins, aka Qadasi, and Maqhinga Radebe: on May 4 at Distillery031
Still Sessions, and with a full band at Seaman’s Corner in Hammarsdale on May 28.
At Distillery031, Qadasi will be performing alongside
Maqhinga as an acoustic duo. Both professional musicians in their own right and
sharing the same vision, joining forces has resulted in an international
calibre of music which represents the heart and soul of South African roots
music.
At Seaman's Corner in Hammarsdale Qadasi will be performing
with Maqhinga alongside a full band set-up: Qadasi on vocals, guitar and
concertina, Maqhinga Radebe on guitar and vocals, Sandile Dlamini on bass
guitar, Malungi Msomi on keyboard and Gcina Khumalo on drums. In addition to
the public performance, Qadasi and his band perform at Phezulu High School in
Hammarsdale on May 13.
David Jenkins, also known as Qadasi, is an accomplished
Maskandi musician who developed a deep passion for Zulu culture and music at a
young age growing up in Empangeni in the heart of Zululand. Now based in
Durban, Qadasi is following his dream of being a professional Maskandi musician
and is proud to be a SAMA (South African Music Award) and two-time SATMA (South
African Traditional Music Achievement) Award nominee. With the release of his
latest album titled, Uhambo Olusha (A
New Journey), Qadasi’s quest to revive traditional Zulu Maskandi music is well
underway.
Over the past couple of years, Qadasi has accomplished a
great deal as a South African artist, with some of his achievements including
opening as the support act for Maskandi legend, Johnny Clegg, performances in
the USA, Ireland, Thailand and the UK, and a performance at the 2015 SAMA
Awards live show. There is much excitement in the promise of what lies ahead
for this Maskandi artist who is continuing in the footsteps of this powerful
genre’s icons.
Maqhinga Radebe began his career as a Maskandi musician in
the mid 80’s and has received numerous awards for his amazing musical skills,
which also include SAMA and SATMA Award nominations. Well-travelled, he has
performed to audiences in several countries, including Zimbabwe, England and
the USA and throughout Southern Africa, sharing stages with top artists such as
Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Phuzekhemisi and Soul Brothers, to name
a few. He is presently most well known for his key role as the guitarist in
popular Maskandi group, Shabalala Rhythm.
Jenkins first met Maqhinga in Durban in early 2010 when
enquiring about a concertina tuner. After a ‘jam session’, thus began their
story and the two have become firm friends, with Maqhinga taking the role of
music director and producer of David’s first solo projects. The talented
musicians later decided to join forces after realizing the musical potential
that was possible by combining their artistry.
Performances take place as follows:
May 4: The Still Sessions featuring Qadasi & Maqhinga. Distillery031,
1st Floor The Foundry, 43 Station Drive. Doors open at 18h00. Tickets R70 available
at www.webtickets.co.za and at Pick
‘n Pay. The Still Sessions is a monthly music and dining experience presented
by Distillery031 and iSupport Music Business.
May 28: Qadasi with full band featuring Maqhinga at Seaman's
Corner, Hammarsdale Mpumalanga, Unit 3. Doors open at 18h00. Tickets R30 at the
door. The performance at Seaman's Corner is supported by Concerts SA and the
eThekwini Municipality and presented by iSupport Music Business. 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.
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