UKZN Jazz Lecturer launches third album Closer to Home

UKZN Jazz lecturer Mr Sibusiso Mashiloane will release his third album Closer to Home in Durban, Johannesburg, Eastern Cape, Swaziland and Cape Town during September, October and November this year.

The album launch comes at a time in his career where he wants to zoom into his social and musical identity. Born in Mpumalanga, surrounded by Ndebele, Pedi and Swazi people and later moving to KwaZulu-Natal, he observed that each society breathes its own character. “If that character is not embraced the significance of being part of it, is lost” says Mashiloane.

Closer To Home is a culmination of all the musical dialects and the characteristics of the communities he has stayed and shared with. It is however not a complete reflection, but a serious starting point, which he trusts to attain a better understanding and revelations through his studies and musical encounters.

During his planned launch tour, he will present Closer to Home live for audiences in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Swaziland, starting with the official launch on Saturday 1 September at The Chairman in Durban.

For this performance an impressive 11-piece band will be on stage, featuring established names such as Kunle Ayo on guitar, Tlale Makhene on percussions, Paki Peloeole on drums and Qhubekani Mthetwa on bass guitar. He will also feature a brass section with Mthunzi Mvubu on saxophone, Thabo Sikhakhane on trumpet and Thembinkosi Ngcobo on trombone. The pianist will be joined by three backing vocalists.

About the choice of musicians that contributed to this music, he says, ˜These musicians all take pride in their identity and are not only driven by their music’s skill impressions but also by relevancy and accuracy.”

Event listing:

Official launch

Saturday 1 September

The Chairman, Durban

146 Mahatma Ghandi Road

R150

Bookings: 079 753 6313 or info@thechairmanlive.com

Johannesburg Launch

Friday 8 September

Nikiâ’s Jazz Restaurant

138 Bree Street

Newtown Precinct (opp Market Theatre)

Johannesburg

R100

Bookings: 082 448 6376 or mwnikza@iafrica.com

Other launch dates:

Swaziland Launch: 28 September

Eastern Cape Launch: 10 October at Rhodes University

Cape Town Launch: 16 November at The Muizenberg Jazz Festival

Source University of KwaZulu-Natal