DEY & RUNGAN PREVIEW LAUNCH OF AFRICAN BREYANI

 

The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music presents award-winning South African vocalist, songwriter, and educator Natalie Rungan, performing music from her latest album, African Breyani. The performance will take place on April 1, 2026, at 17h30.

 A Durban-born artist with a career spanning over two decades, Rungan has earned recognition locally and internationally, including Best Jazz Vocalist at the Old Mutual National Jazz Encounters (2002) and a PhD in Music from Rhodes University in 2023. She has released eight albums and performed across Africa, Europe, and the United States.

African Breyani, created with Ghanaian pianist and composer Victor Dey Jr., blends South and West African jazz influences. The project places African musical traditions at the centre of jazz, combining rich rhythms, melody, and storytelling into a contemporary, collaborative sound.

This live tour offers an intimate preview of the album, featuring Rungan and Dey alongside Shaun Johannes (bass) and Riley Giandhari (drums). Audiences can expect live performances of the first three singles, along with insights into the creative process behind the music.

Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Doors open: 17h00 | Music starts: 17h30

Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music - University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2

Tickets (cash at door): R130 (Pensioners: R100 & Students: R70)