(Left:
Matchume)
Matchume from Maputo and Sibusiso Mash
Mashiloane from Durban plan to explore new musical horizons
Nzango Artist Residency and iSupport
Creative Business present the Ponte Maputo-Durban project, a unique exchange
opportunity involving two musicians and a photographer taking place throughout
the month of June. The two musicians: multi-instrumentalist Matchume and
pianist Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane will be spending a week in the Nzango Artist
Residency in Maputo where they will be composing new works.
Durban audiences can enjoy the new
compositions on June 28 at Alliance Française de Durban, on June 29 at Seaman’s
Corner in Hammarsdale and The Chairman in Durban and on June 30 at Artizen
Lounge in KwaMashu.
(Right:
Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane)
In both cities the musicians, who each have
an extensive teaching experience, will hold a masterclass of ”South African
Jazz” and “Percussions”. The whole process will be documented by photographer
Simanga Zondo.
Bringing together pianist Sibusiso Mash
Mashiloane and multi-instrumentalist Matchume Zango, not only means bringing
together two talented musicians but also academics in their own right.
Interestingly, both artists are characterised by the importance of cultural
experiences in their musical compositions; Mashiloane by working on an
authentic South African Jazz influenced sound and Matchume by recreating
traditional Chopi music from Mozambique in a more contemporary and accessible
way. The project aims to be a catalyst to build bridges between the two cities
Maputo and Durban and related cultures that will also encourage future
collaboration beyond this project.
“It is needed for creatives in these two
cities to get to know each other and create interaction between them as it will
expand market access for creatives and at the same time enrich and diversify
the cultural offer in both cities,” says Marlyn Ntsele from iSupport Creative
Business.
Programme:
Friday, June 28, 2019, at 19h00 (doors open
at 18h00) at Alliance Française de Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside,
Durban. Also on stage will be Mike del Ferro and Mbuso Khoza. Tickets R100. Bookings:
info.afdbn@alliance.org.za or 031 312 9582
Saturday, June 29, 2019: Masterclass at Phansi
Museum, 500 Esther Roberts Road, Glenwood, Durban. 10h00 to 12h00 - session
with adults. 13h00 to 14h00 - part of Indigenous Games Programme for children
of all ages. Free entry – no booking required.
Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 19h00 at Seamans
Corner, Unit 3, Mpumalanga Township, Hammarsdale. Tickets R40 booked through
083 337 2518 or info@isupportdoyou.com
Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 11h00 at The
Chairman, 146 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Durban. Tickets R150 (deducted from food and
drinks bill) booked through 079 753 6313 or admin@thechairmanlive.com
Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 16h00 at Artizen
Restaurant & Lounge, KwaMashu. Tickets R50 (R100 per cooler box) booked
through 083 337 2518 or info@isupportdoyou.com
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