The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly welcomes back
the Kholwa Brothers on Tuesday 23 April 2018 at 18:00.
Kholwa Brothers are an exciting, highly skilled and seasoned
isicathamiya group which was formed in 1990 by Derrick Mlambo who relocated from
Sinathing, Pietermaritzburg to Inanda, Durban. This move was due to the
political violence that had erupted in almost all areas of
Pietermaritzburg.
The word "Kholwa” is a Zulu word meaning “a
believer”. This multi award winning Kholwa Brothers have attained the
best South African vocal group status through developing their routine from
local and international shows, social and official functions to reach sublime
standard of performance.
This traditional/cultural music group is a force to be
reckoned with. The 11 member, youthful, all male vocal group offers world class
performances which cater for all age groups and events. The Kholwa
Brothers comprise teenage boys whose ages range between 18 and 26. These young
people joined the group in 2010 and they have been rocking stages since
then.
The group comprises of the leader Derrick Mlambo, Mlungisi
Sishi, Dumisani Sibiya, Lindinkosi Xulu, Ntandoyenkosi Xulu,
Ngcebo Gumede, Simphiwe Ngcobo, Mthobisi Ndwandwe, Nhlakanipho Nzimande,
Philani Ngcobo, and Hopewell Ngcobo.
The Kholwa Brothers have sung in almost all the Provinces,
in South Africa.* 1991 - The Kholwa Brothers sang at the Sonke Music Festival
where the late Dr Nelson Mandela addressed the people of KwaZulu-Natal for the
very first time after his release from prison.
Some of Kholwa Brothers achievements include winning
"MTN National Isicathamiya Competition" and being involved in a
three month residency in Br called
"Millagrimus".
They have shared a stage with Vusi Mahlasela, Mbongeni
Ngema, Joe Mafela and Ladysmith Black Mambazo and have collaborated with
Mandoza, Sbongile Mngoma, Gcina Mhlophe, HHP, Jabu Khanyile, Mara Louw, and
Mthunzi Namba (Joyous Celebration).
Join the Kholwa Brothers at The Centre for Jazz and Popular
music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus on
Tuesday 23 April 2019 at 18h00. Doors open at 17h30pm. R80 for general
admission // R50 pensioners // R25 for students. The band features Please contact
Thuli on 031 2603385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more details.
video link : https://youtu.be/JeGIj73FGIA
