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Beyond South Africa: Kyle Shepherd breaks through musical borders

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Beyond South Africa: Kyle Shepherd breaks through musical borders: Meanwhile, he was already playing professionally with some of South Africa’s most prominent jazz players such as the saxophonist Zim Ngqawana and guitarist Errol Dyers. At 20, Shepherd released his first album, Fine Art. Like the two that followed, it …
Zim Ngqawana – Read more on Ottawa Citizen (blog)

 

Pianist Kyle Shepherd wrestles with new notes: He says the late legendary jazz saxophonist Zim Ngqawana, who took Shepherd under his wing, said something similar. Since breaking into the music scene with his debut album fineART at the age of 20, Shepherd’s visceral compositions have given an …
Zim Ngqawana – Read more on Mail & Guardian Online

 

isiXhosa poetry centre stage PLUS VIDEO: Ayanda Billie stomped the floor, snapped his fingers and sang a chorus in his poetic tribute to Eastern Cape jazz composer Zim Ngqawana. His poems, influenced by the late Mafika Gwala, are dedicated to factory workers, Billie himself being a quality …
Zim Ngqawana – Read more on Grocott’s Mail Online

 

Beatenberg unbeatable at the Samas: On a poignant note, a third Lifetime Achievement Award was presented posthumously to the late, great jazz genius, Zim Ngqawana. There was star power in abundance on the night, with awards presented by the likes of Khaya Mthethwa, Dozi, Ringo …
Zim Ngqawana – Read more on Channel 24

 

Parkjazz: Zim Ngqawana


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ParkJazz, Begijnhofpark, Kortrijk, 06/07/2008

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