(Kholwa
Brothers)
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music
proudly welcomes back the Kholwa Brothers on May 7, 2019. This concert was
initially scheduled for April 23 but was postponed due to bad weather.
Kholwa Brothers are an exciting, highly
skilled and seasoned isicathamiya group which was formed in 1990 by Derrick
Mlambo who relocated from Sinathing, Pietermaritzburg to Inanda, Durban. This
move was due to the political violence that had erupted in almost all areas of
Pietermaritzburg.
The word "Kholwa” is a Zulu word
meaning “a believer”. The multi award-winning Kholwa Brothers have attained the
best South African vocal group status through developing their routine from
local and international shows, social and official functions to reach sublime
standard of performance.
This traditional/cultural music group is a
force to be reckoned with. The 11 member, youthful, all-male vocal group offers
world class performances which cater for all age groups and events. The Kholwa
Brothers comprises teenage boys whose ages range between 18 and 26. These young
people joined the group in 2010 and they have been rocking stages since then.
The group comprises the leader Derrick
Mlambo with Mlungisi Sishi, Dumisani Sibiya, Lindinkosi Xulu, Ntandoyenkosi
Xulu, Ngcebo Gumede, Simphiwe Ngcobo, Mthobisi Ndwandwe, Nhlakanipho Nzimande,
Philani Ngcobo, and Hopewell Ngcobo.
The Kholwa Brothers have sung in almost all
the Provinces, in South Africa.* 1991 - The Kholwa Brothers sang at the Sonke
Music Festival where the late Dr Nelson Mandela addressed the people of
KwaZulu-Natal for the very first time after his release from prison.
Some of Kholwa Brothers’ achievements
include winning MTN National Isicathamiya Competition and being involved in a
three-month residency in Britain called Millagrimus.
They have shared a stage with Vusi
Mahlasela, Mbongeni Ngema, Joe Mafela and Ladysmith Black Mambazo and have
collaborated with Mandoza, Sbongile Mngoma, Gcina Mhlophe, HHP, Jabu Khanyile,
Mara Louw, and Mthunzi Namba (Joyous Celebration).
The Kholwa Brothers will perform at The
Centre for Jazz and Popular music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN
Howard College Campus on May 7, 2019, at 18h00. Doors open at 17h30. General
admission R80 (R50 pensioners, R25 students).
Contact Thuli on 031 260 3385 or email
Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more details.
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