(Zintle
Msane)
A performance by Zintle Msane at The Jazzy
Rainbow on March 15, 2019, is 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.
Zintle Msane, born in Empangeni in
KwaZulu-Natal, is a young, talented songstress and adept saxophonist. She began
her music journey at a tender age at Umlazi Comtech high school, led by Xolani
Hlongwa who has produced artists such as Sanele Phakathi, Dalisu Ndlazi, Neo
Dube and many more. She is continuing her music studies at Howard College UKZN,
studying saxophone under Salim Washington.
Msane has performed at multiple Jazz
festivals- Umlazi Jazz Festival, Imbokodo Jazz Festival and more. She also
appeared at the Jazz Expression and has sung on Ukhozi FM and Khaya FM. She had
the privilege to work with Africa Mkhize and the Big Band for the Tribute to
Bheki Mseleku, as well as Salim Washington, Philani Ngidi, The Afro Divas,
Xolisa Dlamini, Burton Naidoo and others. She draws inspiration from many of
her favorite vocalists, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Jazzmeia Horn,
Anita O'day and Diana Reeves. Her favourite saxophonists are John Coltrane,
Michael Brecker, Dexter Gordon and Kirk Whalum.
At The Jazzy Rainbow, she will perform
music out of the jazz genre, accompanied by a highly talented band consisting
of Sanele Phakathi on piano, Dalisu Ndlazi on double bass, Kabelo Boy Mokhatla
on drums, Sinalo Zulu on trumpet and Siyalo Zulu on trombone.
The performance takes place on March 15,
2019, at 19h00. Entrance R50, including a free drink for students only
(T&C). Booking on 031 303 8398 or email jazzyrainbow@mweb.co.za
The Jazzy Rainbow is situated at 93 Smiso
Nkwanyana Road, Morningside.