The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music wraps up its thrilling semester one concert season with a standout final concert by the SIMTHANDILE MTOLO QUARTET .
Join us for an unforgettable performance by SIMTHANDILE MTOLO QUARTET Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 17:30. The University will take a winter vacation, and the Music for the weekly Wednesday resumes for the second semester on Wednesday 23 July 2025.
Simthandile Mtolo Quartet, led by acclaimed South African vocalist and live event curator, Simthandile Mtolo. Known for her captivating stage presence and unique blend of storytelling and sound, Mtolo will be joined by a stellar lineup of musicians — including bassist Fortune Hlubi, recently returned from a four-month tour in Thailand alongside her.
The evening will also feature a special appearance by visual artist Sihle Shozi, whose works will be presented in a pop-up exhibition as part of the performance experience. Shozi, who recently exhibited in Phuket, brings a compelling visual counterpoint to Simtha’s sonic world.
Audiences can also look forward to a short on-stage conversation followed by a brief audience Q&A — offering a rare glimpse into unpopular creative processes and artistic intentions. The exchange will touch on different international experiences and offer insights into building a sustainable creative career — not as a one-time breakthrough, but as a consistent and independent professional in the global arts space.
This is not just a concert — it’s an experience. One night only. The audience can expect a vibrant, heartfelt combination of original music, jazz standards, and freshly interpreted pop classics. It’s a sound journey that moves between soulful storytelling, familiar favourites, and bold arrangements that speak to who we are now. This show is a curated moment of connection, memory, and musical elevation.
Event listing
Simthandile Mtolo
Date : 21 May 2025
Time: 17:30
Address: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus, Denis Shepstone Building level 2 Mazisi Kunene Rd, Glenwood, Durban
TICKET PRICES: R130 , R95, R65 from webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1569346920
And for cash at The Door on the night R120, R90 for Pensioners and R60 for Students
