The Centre for Jazz and Popular
Music is pleased to present the talented Ntuthuko Ndebele, widely known as
Mthuthu, live in concert dubbed “Indumiso YabeNguni” for Aprils edition
of “Twosday” on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Born in Ulundi and deeply rooted in his African culture,
Mthuthu's musical journey has been remarkable. From honing his talent at
Mahlabatini Primary School to collaborating with renowned DJs and musicians,
Mthuthu has carved a niche for himself in the music industry. Mthuthu's music
transcends boundaries, as it fuses elements of African indigenous music and
House Music while exploring themes of spirituality and cultural identity. His
EP 'INdumba,' released in 2022, which featured Dr Madala Kunene,
garnered critical acclaim for its evocative melodies and thought-provoking
lyrics. His latest EP, "Indumiso Yabenguni", has also received
rave reviews since its release.
In
addition to his musical prowess, Mthuthu is a passionate advocate for local
talent, mentoring aspiring artists and championing his rich Zulu cultural
heritage. His commitment to social justice and healing is reflected in his
music, which communicates unity and fairness through storytelling.
Joining
him on set for the evening will be Njabulo on percussion, Pianola on piano and
Jay on the bass.
Expect
an immersive experience that highlights Mthuthu's unique fusion of ancient Zulu
chants, rhythms, and soulful vocals for this Months edition of “Twosday”
“Twosday” is an exciting music concept that features a
collaboration between musicians who are fairly well-established in their own
particular area/discipline/style of music. The idea is to encourage
experimentation, teaching, learning and ultimately new work outside of the
stylistic parameters within which the musicians normally work so comfortably.
While Twosday suggests the collaboration between two musicians, it also refers
to the meeting of two musical styles and the performance itself may include
more musicians if so desired. The performance may also take the form of a
lecture-demonstration where the audience is free to make comments and ask
questions.
The aim of the exercise is to create an environment that
fosters a cross-cultural ethos that is closer to the edge of the musicians’
normal performance and composition experience. Given the fabulous array of
phenomenally talented and trained musicians that represent the rich cultural
diversity that exists in Durban, it is our hope to establish ‘Twosday’ as an
on-going concert series, as we have done so successfully with our Trios series
every Wednesday. Essentially it is an opportunity to learn, to stretch
creatively and to communicate a shared musicianship.
The concept was first launched in 2011 at Centre for Jazz
and Popular Music and was paused during covid.
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Doors open at 17:00, Music starts at 17:30
UKZN, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College Campus, Dennis
Shepstone Building, Level 2
Tickets: R110, R80 for pensioners, R50 for students
Ticket
: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1546396487
Door Bookings and more information, please contact zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
Warm regards
