Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane - Isigqi Album Launch

Join celebrated South African pianist, composer, and academic Sibusiso "Mash" Mashiloane as he brings his latest work, Isigqi, to life in an intimate, soul-stirring live performance at The Chairman. This marks the Durban launch of his eighth studio album - a rich sonic tapestry that pays tribute to the people, places, and rhythms that have shaped his journey.

Rooted in African philosophies of Ubuntu, intergenerational wisdom, and the pulse of township life, Isigqi is not just an album, it’s a statement of identity and heritage. Each note speaks to the beat of home, to the stories passed down, and to the gratitude that ties us together.

The evening features an exceptional line-up of collaborators:

Dalisu Ndlazi (bass), Riley Giandhari (drums), Sisonke Xonti (tenor sax), Kagiso Ramela (alto sax), UKZN Voices; Ntokozo Kunene, Tamia Rex, Amanda Mbatha, Mbuso Nxumalo all bringing Mashiloane's compositions to life in a deeply immersive, communal experience.

With a discography that reads like an archive of modern South African jazz excellence, Mashiloane's work has garnered multiple awards and nominations, including wins at the Mzantsi Jazz Awards, AFRIMA, and the NIHSS Awards, as well as repeated recognition at the SAMAs. From his 2016 debut Amanz' Olwandle to 2023's Izibongo, each release has expanded his voice, vision, and reach.

In Isigqi, Mashiloane blends his formal musical mastery with raw emotional depth. As a performer and academic with a PhD in music, his work straddles tradition and innovation—bringing ancestral memory into modern jazz narratives.

Don’t miss this powerful moment in Mashiloane’s musical journey.

Experience the rhythm of home, the reverence of memory, and the celebration of sound - live at The Chairman.