The Dig presents Intimate sessions with Nicola Conte Umoja ensemble AFRO EURO ALL STARS ( LIVE IN CAPE TOWN )

ABOUT

Nicola Conte has established himself as one of the finest and most eclectic musicians, producers, and composers in the Italian and international jazz scene, his signature sound and global approach to music making , coupled with his intergenerational style has made him one of the most in demand musicians of our generation.

As a classically trained guitarist, bandleader, crate-digger, and DJ, Conte’s journey into music originating from beyond Europe defines his brand of cosmic jazza and rare grooves. A prolific producer, Conte’s musical oeuvre echoes a spectrum of influences deriving from bossa nova, film soundtracks of the 60’s, spiritual jazz, Latin America, and African music. His releases have found home on Schema Records, Blue Note, ThieveryCorporation’s Eighteenth Street Lounge (ESL), EmArcy/Universal Jazz, MPS, Impulse!, and Far Out Recordings.

Nicola Conte makes his much anticipated return to South Africa which is slowly becoming his spiritual home, with a series of special shows powered by the Italian Cultural institute and International Jazz day South Africa.

Nicola Conte (Guitar),

 Bokani Dyer (keys ), 

Sisonke Xhonti (saxophone), 

Siya Makhuzeni (Vocals and trombone), 

Gontse Makhene (percussion), 

Ameen Saleem ( Bass),

Teppo Makynen (drums)

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