Join the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music next week for the
Cuban Crossover with Alfredo and Clarissa
Hechavarría (Latin, Jazz, and World Music) on Wednesday August 5, 2026, at 17h30.
Alfredo & Clarissa Hechavarría are bringing their unique musical style – a vibrant blend of Jazz, Latin, Pop, World Music, and Classical to South Africa. Their tour features concerts, workshops, and masterclasses in collaboration with South African universities.
Featured programmes include Mambo Kings, Thank You, Nat, and Cuban Crossover. All arrangements are penned by Alfredo Hechavarría who will be on bass, Clarissa Hechavarría on vocals, and they will be joined by Riley Giandhari on drums, Alberto Chamane on percussion, Neil Gonsalves on piano.
"Our music aims to build bridges – between genres, cultures, and people. Music is the common language we all understand," says Clarissa Hechavarría.
Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, Shepstone Building
Level 2, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Natal
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Performance Time: 17h30 – 19h00
Entrance Fee: General: R130, Pensioners R100, Students: R70
Tickets available for cash at the door.