(Ildo Nandja)
The Ildo
Nandja Trio will perform at The Jazzy Rainbow in Durban’s Morningside on July 7
as part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit which aims to foster a love and
support for live music in communities, as well as anchor small and medium sized
venues in urban and rural Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
The trio
comprises Ildo Nandja on upright bass and vocals, Neil Gonsalves on piano and
Sibusiso Zondi on Drums.
Ildo
Nandja is a double bassist, composer and educator from Mozambique. Currently he
is based in Durban where he has been studying and working. From a young age he engaged with playing
music, starting with percussion instruments. Through his involvement in a local
music and dance company, He began playing the timbala, a traditional xylophone.
His dedication led him to perform at festivals and events across Africa and
Europe. Now recognised as an outstanding and disciplined jazz musician, bass
player and soloist, Nandja has collaborated with countless international and local
musicians across Southern Africa and abroad.
The
audience should expect a concert that tells a story more like a painting. Nandja
is exploring and trying new sounds allowing his band members to fully
participate in the process. The result is a combination that produces and
portrays his musical ideologies and experimentations.
To cover
his tuition, Nandja has initiated a Crowdfunding campaign and he invites all
his friends and fans to help to contribute. “My decision to run this
Crowdfunding campaign came after I was awarded a partial scholarship that
unfortunately does not cover the full cost of tuition. I realised I was going
to need some help from my community! Of course there can be something in it for
you. If you like you can purchase an online digital copy of my album on cdbaby.com/cd/ildonandja or directly through me at upcoming shows.
You can also book me for workshops, studio session, a bass lesson or an
exclusive concert in your home, workplace or community. Every contribution, no
matter how small, will go directly to covering the remaining tuition fees. OBRIGADO!”
The
Jazzy Rainbow, in association with Concerts SA, launched its first straight
jazz programme on the eve of Heritage Day in September2016 and is following up
with the same concept in 2017. “#JazzyStraightAhead is about introducing
regular, live, straight jazz concerts to our city in order to help keep the
music alive,” says Oliver-Rene Haas.
The Ildo
Nandja Trio will perform at The Jazzy Rainbow from 19h00 on July 7 (doors open at
19h00). Entrance R70 including a free drink (T&C). The Jazzy Rainbow is
situated at 93 Smiso Nkwanyana Road (formerly Goble Road) in Morningside.
Bookings
on 031 303 8398 or email jazzyrainbow@mweb.co.za
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