(Left: Zoe The Seed)
South African jazz artist Zoe the Seed brings Stories from the South to the Centre for
Jazz and Popular Music at UKZN, presenting an evocative evening of music,
storytelling and cultural memory.
Rooted in the rich traditions of South African jazz, Stories from the South explores the diverse cultures, languages and experiences that shape life in Southern Africa. The performance draws on Swati and Zulu cultural narratives, contemporary jazz and original compositions to tell stories of identity, heritage, love, resilience and community.
The project also confronts urgent social realities, including gender-based violence, using music as a space for reflection, dialogue and healing. Alongside these challenging narratives are stories of love and human connection — celebrating the resilience and humanity that continue to bind communities together.
For Zoe the Seed, the project is about more than performing music. It is about creating a living conversation between tradition and contemporary life, while celebrating the stories that make the South African experience both complex and deeply connected.
Zoe will be joined by a dynamic ensemble featuring Zibusiso Makhathini on piano, Senzo Mdamba on bass, Sbahle Mkhize on drum, Leon Sharnick on sax and Siyalo Zulu on trombone, bringing together musicians whose artistic voices are closely connected to the stories being told.
Stories from the South promises an intimate and thought-provoking journey through the sounds, memories and experiences of the region.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 06 October 2026
Doors open: 17h00
Music starts: 17h30
Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, Dennis Shepstone
Building, Level 2, Howard College Campus, UKZN
General Admission R130 (R100 pensioners, R70 students)
Tickets: Cash at the door or at Webtickets Stories from the South
Getting there: Please use Gate 3 or Gate 8 off Rick Turner
Road.
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