JAZZ AT THE STUDIO
Thu Apr 28, 19:00 - Thu May 26, 22:00
Mangrove Joburg
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Bringing you a South African jazz experience from local artists, the Afrikan Freedom Principle is excited to present its two month concert series Jazz At The Studio at the Mangrove in Braamfontein. If you're feeling the blues, then this concert series has got the tunes for you.
Curated by Mandla Mlangeni, The Afrikan Freedom Principle creates a platform where musicians and independent art practitioners can connect to audiences who have an appreciation and interest for South African Jazz music. They believe in the effectiveness of music in fostering a positive relationship, growth and development in the community.
The upcoming concert series will be taking place at Mangrove which is a cafe, restaurant and bar that aims to become a community space that houses different creative minds. It is a meeting and event space for people living in Braamfontein, artists, activists and entrepreneurs. This upcoming concert series will feature Ntando Ngcapu, Teboho Kobedi, Ofentse Sebula, Ncamisa Nqana, Rorisang Sechele, Thami Mahlangu and Mathunzi MacDonald.
The Afrikan Freedom Principle was initially set up and presented as a concert series in Cape Town, South Africa from 2013 to 2014 as a music driven, collaborative, non-profit project with the intent to empower artistic agency through different communities and partnerships with emblematic venues across the country. They have done this by facilitating different conversations with musicians, artists and stakeholders in the creative sectors of South Africa. In doing this they aim to create ways to share artistic and creative skills and start a positive dialogue about the cultural, social and economic situation within the community.
The performances will take place every Thursday from 7pm
Teboho Kobedi Thursday 12 May
Teboho Kobedi, also known as DiTeboho, is a South African pianist and vocalist who was raised in Sebokeng. He is currently completing his Masters qualification in music at the University of Pretoria and he is an educator at Tshwane University of Technology. He has collaborated, composed, produced and performed with artists such as Mathunzi Macdonald, Phoniks, Viwe Mkhizwana and Ronald Moses just to name a few. Teboho has a debut single which is currently available on all music platforms and his performance will be accompanied by Dalisu Ndlazi (bass), Mzamo Mthembu (drums), Rorisang Sechele (vox 1), Mathunzi MacDonald (vox 2), and Ncamisa Nqana (vox 3) at Mangrove on 12 May 2022.
Ofenste Moses Sebula Thursday 19 May
Ofentse Moses Sebula is a South African Saxophonist born and raised in Tembisa where his musical foundation began at age 9. He was mentored and guided by the late legendary South African Pianist, Moses Taiwa Molilikwa who taught him about music. In 2012 Moses became a member of the Taiwa Molelekwa Art Foundation and after 5 years of musical course learning and performing, he graduated to the Taiwa Jazz Band. He has been trailblazing the path to his success, sharing stages with other trailblazers such as Kamogelo Matsoso, Keorapets Kolwane. Diteboho Kobedi, Nhlanhla Manna and Viwe Mkhizwana. Moses has released his album titled H.O.P.E (Holding Onto Positive Energy) and his performance will be accompanied by Micheal Nkuna (trumpet), Teboho Kobedi (keyboard), Sakhile Sax Twala (bass) and Tshiamo Nkaone (drums) at Mangrove on 19 May 2022.
Nomisupasta & The Soultee Sisters
Nomisupasta, born Nomsa Mazwai, is a South African musician with a sound and personality like no other. Armed with an MA, she is an artist who tackles issues from love to politics. Outspoken, and never ashamed to stand with her opinions, her music and other many talents will change your life.
JAZZ AT THE STUDIO: ARTISTS
Teboho Kobedi
Teboho Kobedi
Teboho Kobedi, also known as DiTeboho, is a South African pianist and vocalist who was raised in Sebokeng. He is currently completing his Masters qualification in music at the University of Pretoria and he is an educator at Tshwane University of Technology. He has collaborated, composed, produced and performed with artists such as Mathunzi Macdonald, Phoniks, Viwe Mkhizwana and Ronald Moses just to name a few. Teboho has a debut single which is currently available on all music platforms and his performance will be accompanied by Dalisu Ndlazi (bass), Mzamo Mthembu (drums), Rorisang Sechele (vox 1), Mathunzi MacDonald (vox 2), and Ncamisa Nqana (vox 3) at Mangrove on 12 May 2022.
Ofenste Sebula
Ofenste Moses Sebula
Ofentse Moses Sebula is a South African Saxophonist born and raised in Tembisa where his musical foundation began at age 9. He was mentored and guided by the late legendary South African Pianist, Moses Taiwa Molilikwa who taught him about music. In 2012 Moses became a member of the Taiwa Molelekwa Art Foundation and after 5 years of musical course learning and performing, he graduated to the Taiwa Jazz Band. He has been trailblazing the path to his success, sharing stages with other trailblazers such as Kamogelo Matsoso, Keorapets Kolwane. Diteboho Kobedi, Nhlanhla Manna and Viwe Mkhizwana. Moses has released his album titled H.O.P.E (Holding Onto Positive Energy) and his performance will be accompanied by Micheal Nkuna (trumpet), Teboho Kobedi (keyboard), Sakhile Sax Twala (bass) and Tshiamo Nkaone (drums) at Mangrove on 19 May 2022.