The Rainbow Restaurant's Summer 2022 Season is sponsored by Concerts SA.
Concerts SA is a project of SAMRO, managed
by IKS Cultural Consulting.
The project is funded by the Norwegian Embassy in South Africa. Info Line: 060 444 1750
November 20: Qadasi and Madala Kune
The globe-trotting maskanda duo of David
Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe are also graduates of the free-entry Concerts SA supported
programme, although Radebe was already hugely popular with Rainbow audiences
due to his work with the Shabalala Rhythm maskanda band of Sibongiseni
Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo famed. They first performed in a five-piece
line-up at the Rainbow in 2013!
Making it a standout double bill showcasing
the sounds of KZN, Zulu-guitar legend, Madala Kunene will be presenting a solo
set. Madala's performance history at the Rainbow goes right back to the
turbulent '80's and the band Zanusi.
Time: Doors open 13h00, event ends 18h00.
Tickets: Minimum R20 pay-what-you-can
requested
November 27: Melvin Peters Quartet
Such a fine showcase of KZN based talent,
that has graced the Rainbow stage since live music started in 1983 would be
incomplete without the inimitable Melvin Peters on the bill so this was one of
the first slots to be filled. Sure to have the OG's bopping along.
BAND: Melvin Peters (piano); Jeff Robinson (sax
and flute); Philani Ngidi (bass) and Bruce Baker (drums)
Time: Doors open 13h00m, event ends 18h00.
Tickets: R100
December 4: Sibusiso Mashiloane Quartet
Not much that that can be added to all the
press that multi-award-winning pianist, Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane has been
gathering these past six years. He was on fire when appearing in Rainbow’s
"back from COVID concert" with Bheki Khoza in June 2022.
Back-to-back concerts featuring KZN piano
royalty in Melvin Peters, followed by this generations' star, Sibu Mashiloane.
BAND: Sibusiso Mashiloane (piano); Riley
Giandhari (drums); Qhubekani Mthethwa (bass) and Thabo Sikhakane (trumpet)
Time: Doors open 1pm, event ends 6pm.
Tickets: R100
December 11: Bongani Nkwanyana Band
plus Gagamela
For many years second bassist in the Sipho
Gumede Band, Nkwanyana has come into his own as a band leader, yet still
remaining true to a format and style pioneered by the late legendary bassist,
whose music and career was so intertwined with the Rainbow. Audiences will sing
and cheer along to Nkwanyana hits like iThembaLami but hold onto
everything when the opening bars of Mantombi or When Days are Dark,
Friends are Few ring out!
BAND: Bongani Nkwanyana (lead bass); Mazwakhe
Gumede (second bass); Barney Bophela (piano); Hector Cebekhulu (keyboards); Thabiso
Mnanyana (drums) Nhlanhla Moeletsane (trumpet); Manelisi Khumalo (sax) and Andile
Ndlovu (vocals).
Gagamela are a four-piece
maskanda/isi'cathamiya outfit, formed in 2022. The group is fronted by vocalist
Sharon Mthembu, who is no stranger to Rainbow audiences, having performed on their
stage as part of the Shabalala Rhythm band. Additional vocals come courtesy of
Zwanganabantu Radebe, who has also appeared with Shabalala Rhythm at the
Rainbow. The third vocalist is Gagamela Shabalala, grandson of Ladysmith Black
Mambazo founder, Joseph Shabalala. The group is rounded off by guitarist,
Skahle Radebe, son of Maqhinga Radebe (appearing on 20/11). Keeping it in the
family, so to speak. They will be backed by the rhythm section from Nkwanyana's
band.
Time: Doors open 13h00, event ends 18h00.
Tickets: R100
December 16: Bheki Khoza Quartet
The Rainbow celebrates its official 41st
birthday on December 17 and this concert is its gift to regular clientele to
say thank you for the support. As for Khoza, he has stated that going forward
he wants to "own" December 16 at The Rainbow.
BAND LINE-UP: t.b.c
Time: Music between 14h00 and 18h00
Entry FREE!
December 18: The Rainbow's 41st Birthday
Concert
This event is being curated in partnership
with journalist, Niren Tolsi and photographer, Rafs Mayet who will be filming
it for the documentary, Chasing the Rainbow: The Struggle for Jazz, Jazz for
the Struggle.
It has been many years since saxophonist Khaya
Mahlangu last appeared at The Rainbow, which is a shame as he cut his teeth on their
stage when super-group, Sakhile first took the local scene by storm back in the
early '80's. This special concert will be a generational conversation that
encapsulates the story of The Rainbow - then and now. Helping tell that story
will be trumpeter, Mandla Mlangeni along with a stellar band. One set will
showcase Mlangeni compositions and the other, Mahlangu compositions.
BAND: Khaya Mahlangu (sax); Mandla Mlangeni
(trumpet); Bokani Dyer (piano); Reza Khota (guitar); Romy Brauteseth (bass) and
Sphelelo Mazibuko (drums)
Time: Doors open 13h00. This one could go
on a bit later than usual so no end time set.
Tickets: First batch of 100 tickets at R150
will be released on Webtickets on 10/11/2022. See event page on Facebook - The
Rainbow - for ticket link or go to webtickets.co.za
The Rainbow Restaurant Estd 1981 is situated at 23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown. More information on 031 702 9161 or 083 463 8044 or email: bandwagon@artslink.co.za or visit www.therainbow.co.za
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