(Sibusiso
Mash Mashiloane)
In association with The Chairman, iSupport
Creative Business presents a uniquely curated concert of pianist and composer
Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane at The Chairman on Saturday May 25, 2019.
Fresh from a SAMA Nomination, Africa Day
and his birthday weekend, Mashiloane has many reasons to celebrate: “My SAMA 25
nomination and my birthday seemed great reasons to celebrate at The Chairman,
the same venue where I launched my album Closer
to Home. But, above all, I invite all to come celebrate African unity
through music on Africa Day,” says Mashiloane.
Durban-based composer and pianist
Mashiloane would not be himself, if he would not curate a unique experience for
the occasion. He is currently busy recording a re-arranged edition of his album
Amanz’ Olwandle and Closer to Home, which includes two
chapters, in this performance he would like to give the audience a first
glimpse of these two chapters. The first chapter titled iZayoni draws its inspiration from the music phrasing melodies
taken from the African Zion Church. The second chapter zooms into the feeling
of home in South African music and is titled The Village. The music will be accompanied by a range of visual
surprises to make it a full-circle sonic experience.
Joining him for this performance on stage
is Dalisu Ndlazi on bass guitar and Riley Giandhari on drums.
Fresh from a SAMA25 nomination,
Mashiloane’s third album release Closer
to Home comes at a season in his career where he wants to zoom into his
social and musical identity. Being born in Mpumalanga province, surrounded by
Ndebele, Pedi and Swati people and later moving to KwaZulu-Natal, he observed
that each society breathes its own character: “If that character is not
embraced the significance of being part of it, is lost” says Mashiloane. All
the cultures he experienced have their own transitional, cultural practices
which gives birth to new societies of mixed cultures and traditions. You can
clearly hear this in his album Closer to
Home, which is a culmination of all the musical dialects and the
characteristics of the communities he has stayed and shared with. It is,
however, not a complete reflection, but a serious starting point, which he
trusts to attain a better understanding and revelations through his studies and
musical encounters.
Mashiloane is a prolific artist whose
academic credentials speak volumes for the kind of passion and discipline he
has for music. He has a Masters in Jazz Performance and graduated Cum Laude
from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Mash is an integral performer and has
been well received by audiences while touring the country and beyond to promote
his albums Amanz’ Olwandle (2016), Rotha – A Tribute to Mama (2017) and Closer to Home (2018). Amanz’
Olwandle won two Mzantsi Jazz Awards for Best Jazz album and Rotha won the prestigious international
Afrima Awards in the categories of best Best African Jazz.
Closer
to Home is currently nominated for a SAMA Award for
Best Jazz Album. Not only is Mash a great artist in this very vibrant time in
South African jazz music, he is also a teacher with a focused goal to help grow
talent from a firm foundation of African Roots. He lectures at the University
of KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Music School. His focus is to teach and organize
live music performances with his students focusing on South African composers.
Mashiloane is currently doing his PhD which looks at the musical construction
of home through a South African Jazz Lens.
Mash appears on May 25 at 23h00 at The Chairman,
146 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Durban. Entrance R150 (deducted from food and drinks
bill). Bookings: 079 753 6313 or admin@thechairmanlive.com
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