The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present the third outtake of Jokes and Jazz on Tuesday 22 August 2017 18:00.
SA’s premier comedy and jazz mashup series. Jokes n Jazz is back by popular demand LIVE at UKZN Centre for Jazz on August 22nd, 6PM. Doors Open 5:30. Show is to be filmed direct-to-DVD. Show up and you might end up on tv!!
ON THE FUNNY
Host:
Mo Vawda – Considered one of the best of the new generation of Durban comedians, Mo Vawda burst onto the comedy scene a couple years ago with his stand-out performances, clean-cut material and spot-on accents. Whether sharing hilarious stories about being a doctor (in Statistics!), married life, living in South Africa, or travelling abroad, this proudly South African and Muslim man is fast becoming a household name.
Warm Up Acts:
Kamz Govender – is a rising Durban comedy star. In just a few months Kamz has gone from open mic gigs to headlining shows. His cool calm dead pan style sets him apart in the comedy industry. With no swearing or vulgarity, Kamz is well suited for all audiences. Govender has shared stages with some of the best in the business including John Vlismas, Loyiso Gola and Carvin H Goldstone. He was also the opening act for Dillan Oliphant's one man comedy show, The Oliphant in the Room and regularly opened for Carvin H Goldstone on his one man comedy tour.
Bob Perfect – Fresh of his first solo show, this nerdy fresh Prince of Umbilo is set to bring tales of an atheist, stoner, getting up to all kinds of mischief and mayhem- whilst pissing on everything you love. You're into watersports, right?
Kwanda Radebe – Within a space of three years Kwanda Radebe has quickly become Durban’s favorite young comedian leading new generation and he was listed by The Sunday Times as one of the top 7 young South Africans set to take over the world. He broke into the Durban comedy scene after winning the Durban Young Guns Comedy Showdown and Next Comdey Generation competitions in 2015 and 2017 respectively. He has also made appearances on DSTV channel VUZU amp and Mzansi Magic. He has worked with comedy heavy weights such as Loyiso Gola, Carvin H Goldstone and Simphiwe Shembe.
Headliner:
Troy Tesla (Zim) – Returning from his Cape Town tour and several television appearances; Troy Tesla raises the stakes with original material based on his experiences as a world-travelling African male. Tesla will tackle some touchy controversial topics as he films his trial one man show: African.
Tesla is your go-to-guy if you like comedy that makes sense and up-to-date.
ON THE TUNES
Support: UKZN Music Students comic musical experiment.
Headliner: Versatile vocalist Thulile Zama performs a wide repertoire that ranges from jazz to covers, to afro. She is well-known in the jazz circuit and a well-loved vocalist in Durban. You cannot miss her charm and charisma.
For this concert, her backing band will be pianist David Smith. Besides being known as the lead vocalist of successful all female contemporary jazz band Heels Over Head, Zama she also heads the Makeba Tribute Band that performs tribute concerts to Mama Africa throughout the country.
She holds a BA (Music) from the University of KwaZulu Natal and her talents have taken her to all around the country, as well as to Swaziland, USA and Germany. She has performed for Bona Magazine, Weekend Live (SABC 2), SAB, Top Billing (SABC 3), HIVAN, Camel, Glenfiddich and countless events companies and institutions. She has MC’d for various functions in Durban and Johannesburg and was a nominee (Arts, Culture and Heritage) in the 2013 Feather awards.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music has been in operation since 1989 and has developed into a vibrant, international resource, performance and workshop venue. The venue is home to jazz concerts every Wednesday.
Join us at The Centre for Jazz and Popular music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus on Tuesday 22 August 2017 at 18:00. R70 for general admission // R45 pensioners // R20 for students. Please contact Thuli on 031 2603385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more details
