(Ildo
Nandja)
In association with iSupport Music
Business, Concerts SA presents vocalist and bassist Ildo Nandja at The Luthuli
Museum in Groutville on April 5, 2019.
Hailing from Maputo, but based in KwaZulu-Natal,
a steady fixture in the Durban Jazz scene and currently on the European circuit
while pursuing further studies in the Netherlands, Ildo Nandja’s performance at
Luthuli Museum will showcase some of the materials he’s been experimenting with
while overseas.
As an activist and peace builder involved
in community building, Nandja’s music is an instrument and a medium that brings
awareness about the state of the world, addressing issues such as unity,
justice, equality, gender and social cohesion amongst many more aspects that
are relevant in contributing to the betterment of society.
He uses his African rhythmical abilities
and expertise to express advanced harmonic concepts to his compositions. His
sound blends PanAfrican rhythms and melodies with Jazz, European and
contemporary music influences. These musical diversities reflect his
experiences and the result is a combination of an experimental interdisciplinary
sound.
“The audience can expect a vibrant and
engaging groovy performance that includes local and familiar jazz sounds, but
also very exotic sound elements that I have been experimenting with,” says
Nandja.
Joining Nandja on stage will be Neil Gonsalves
on keyboard and Riley Giandhari on drums.
Concerts SA is a joint South
African/Norwegian live music development project housed within the SAMRO
Foundation. Concerts SA receives financial, administrative and technical
support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SAMRO, the SAMRO
Foundation and Concerts Norway. Working with musicians, promoters, venue owners
and audiences, and providing support to the sector through research and skills
development for music professionals, the project aims to build a vibrant and
viable live music circuit in southern Africa.
It also aims to develop an interest in and appreciation of live music by
showcasing music performances and conducting workshops at schools.
The concert takes place on April 5, 2019.
Entrance fee is R30 and the doors will open at 18h00. The Luthuli Museum is
situated at 3233 Nokukhanya Luthuli Street in Groutville. More information on
032 559 6822, fax 032 559 6806, email luthulimuseum@luthulimuseum.org.za or
visit www.luthulimuseum.org.za
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