The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents Mozambican jazz guitarist and composer Elcides Carlos on Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 17:30.

We are excited to welcome back Elcides Carlos at University of KwaZulu-Natal who had a debut performance and received a warm reception in 2023. Elcides Carlos is a Mozambican guitarist, composer, and lecturer with an international career, having participated in jazz festivals across Africa and Europe. He released the album Sense of Presence and is the author of the book "A Mente de um Grande Guitarrista – Um Guia de Motivação Artística" (The Mind of a Great Guitarist - A Motivational Artistic Guide). His music reflects a fusion of modern jazz guitar lyricism and African rhythmic roots.

This performance will include Mozambican artists Elcides Carlos on Guitar & Vocals, Lelas Mavie on Bass & Vocals, Sarmento de Cristo on Saxophone and Shamuel Mahabeer (Durban, South Africa) – Piano & Keyboard.

This concert aims to celebrate and promote jazz music through a fusion of African rhythms and jazz harmonies. The repertoire will consist of original compositions from his album Sense of Presence, alongside select jazz and African music classics. The performance will showcase musical dialogues between Mozambican and South African musicians, fostering artistic exchange and cultural appreciation.

Wednesday

Elcides Carlos (Moz)

22 October 2025 at 17:30

UKZN, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2

Adults R120, Pensioners R80, students R60

Tickets will be available for cash at the Door