The Eastern Cape Children’s Choir is proud to present a concert by the Cantatori Male Choir from Port Elizabeth, under the direction of Ansie van Zyl, and the Iuventus Gaude Children’s Choir, from Jablonec in the Czech Republic. The concert will take place at St Mary’s Cathedral off Govan Mbeki Drive in Central on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, at 19h00. IUVENTUS, GAUDE! [Youth, Rejoice!] was founded in 2015 at the Primary School of Art in Jablonec nad Nisou and is today being conducted by Mr. Tomáš … [Read more...] about World Choir Games participants to sing in St Mary’s Cathedral
Music
The Barn Presents Alex Kuze
Closing off Jazz’Afro Sundays @ The Barn is veteran guitarist Alex Kuze who took up the guitar in 1970’s whilst still a learner at Cowan High School in New Brighton alongside young musicians who would later became producers to the stars Lawrence Matshiza & Sizwe Zako During that period Alex played many fundraising shows at the hub of live entertainment in New Brighton the historic Rio Cinema in aid of detained students. Never giving up the fight for the freedom of the detained students … [Read more...] about The Barn Presents Alex Kuze
Nelson Mandela University Jazz Students ensembles
The second of the Barn Theatre Youth Month performances at the Jazz’Afro Sundays stage will be two Nelson Mandela University Jazz Students ensembles. Both of these ensembles will feature a diverse group of Jazz students ranging from first to final year. Several of the students namely Temba Ncetani, Hezron Armoed and Elviro Vrolik are already performing professionally throughout the Bay and have also featured at the National Arts Festival and other notable live performance venues. Jazz Studies … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University Jazz Students ensembles
Phumlani Mtiti
Acclaimed Saxophonist, Musical Director Educator & SAMA Award winner Phumlani Mtiti will kick off Youth Month for his performance on Jazz'Afro Sundays at the Barn. Since taking to the live performance arena in 2005, Phumlani has performed with South African Jazz Legends such as the late greats Zim Ngqawana & Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Feya Faku, Sibongile Khumalo and Khaya Mahlangu to name but a few. He has featured on the National Arts Festival, Cape Town Jazz Festival and the inaugural … [Read more...] about Phumlani Mtiti
Opera at South
An Opera Carnival will hit the Bay with the “Opera at South” concert on Sunday, 10 June 2018, at 3pm, in the South campus Auditorium, Nelson Mandela University, Summerstrand. As one of the few Nelson Mandela Bay music projects inclusive of formally and informally trained classical talent display, aims to raise the metro’s abilities to a higher level by providing a tailor-made programme and intensive exchange between the artists, as well as more opportunities to perform on stage. Akhona, … [Read more...] about Opera at South
Antonio Pompa-Baldi in Concert
The next Music Society concert will feature Italian pianist, ANTONIO POMPA-BALDI, performing in the NMU South campus Auditorium on Tuesday, 22 May 2018, at 19h30. Born and raised in Foggia, Italy, Antonio Pompa-Baldi won the Cleveland International Piano Competition in 1999 and embarked on a career that continues to extend across five continents. A top prizewinner at the 1998 Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competition of Paris, France, Antonio Pompa-Baldi also won a silver medal at the 2001 … [Read more...] about Antonio Pompa-Baldi in Concert
Thembelani Mbilini
Thembelani Mbilini was born in Grahamstown and raised in Motherwell Port Elizabeth. The Gospel Music bug bit whilst still in high school and pursued his interest by entering various local talent searches. He was signed by Bebula Music and in 2007 Thembelani released his successful debut multilingual album Iziqhamo. He was invited by Andile B on a countrywide roadshow tour. Due to the popularity and demand of ‘Iziqhamo’ Thembelani and his record label delayed the release of his second offering … [Read more...] about Thembelani Mbilini
Michael Ferguson
Talented singer and musician, Michael Ferguson is back at The Boardwalk to entertain visitors over the Easter weekend. He will perform wide repertoire of songs from various genres, including cover songs and his own original material, at The Boardwalk Lake at 18h00 on 30 and 31 March and 1 and 2 April. There is no cost to enjoy his performances. His highly interactive sets include Pop, Rock, Country and Classical music. Astute on the guitar, piano and harmonica, Ferguson began his longstanding … [Read more...] about Michael Ferguson
Aulos Wind Trio
Come and join the newly formed Aulos Wind Trio for an intimate chamber music concert this Sunday. It’s the perfect way to start the new year! Featuring music from Ludwig von Beethoven, South African composer Keith Moss, Benjamin Britten and others, guests will be entertained by a mixture of chamber music and solo pieces. The Aulos Wind Trio consists of three young musicians who all grew up in Port Elizabeth. Kirsti Limbert (21) is currently 4th year, Vice-Chancellor scholarship … [Read more...] about Aulos Wind Trio
A bit of Jazz with Andy Ndlazilwana
Andy Ndlazilwana is the penultimate Jazz’Afro Sundays @ The Barn act for the current cycle. Andy is an Afro-Jazz song bird from Motherwell, Port Elizabeth that comes from a rich family of music Royalty, granddaughter of the late Legendary Musician Victor Ndlazilwana, like her grandfather she is also a dedicated and talented composer and writer. After spending many years in the background as a back up vocalist sharpening her skills and stage presence Andy Ndlazilwana finally decided to take a … [Read more...] about A bit of Jazz with Andy Ndlazilwana
Michael Ferguson live under African Skies
Talented singer and musician, Michael Ferguson performs live under African skies at The Boardwalk this festive season. He will treat visitors to a wide repertoire of songs from various genres, including cover songs and his own original material, at The Boardwalk Lake on 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 and 14 December 2017 at 18h00. There is no cost to enjoy his performances. His highly interactive sets include Pop, Rock, Country and Classical music. Astute on the guitar, piano and harmonica, Ferguson began … [Read more...] about Michael Ferguson live under African Skies
Annual Great Christmas Concert
The annual great Christmas Concert will be presented in the Feather Market Centre on Thursday, 7 December 2017 from 13h00. A selection of Christmas festive music will be played on the grand organ by Albert Troskie, Marilise van Rooyen, Rina Ras and Johan van Eck. The rich diversity of the organ’s Midi sounds will also be heard. Mezzo soprano Anri Janse van Rensburg, accompanied by organist Johan Strydom, will sing, amongst others, the popular Alleluia by Mozart and Max Reger’s Maria … [Read more...] about Annual Great Christmas Concert
Ohayv & Yahkeem -The Hip Hop Edition
Jazz’Afro Sundays @ The Barn will be having a first of its kind Hip Hop Edition featuring two of the best Hip Hop acts from Nelson Mandela Bay Ohayv & Yahkeem this Sunday! Ohayv is a soul singer, vocalist and rapper whose music blends Hip Hop, Traditional Folk Soul with a touch of Jazz. He is the founder of local Acoustic Soul band ‘Usiba Noncwadi’. He began his solo career in 2012 after Usiba Noncwadi parted ways. During the latter part of the year he put together a band comprising … [Read more...] about Ohayv & Yahkeem -The Hip Hop Edition
The E Team heads for Feather Market
The Feather Market Organ Society presents an unusual and interesting concert in the Feather Market on Thursday, 16 November 2017,at 13:00. The artists are the brilliant E Team from Bloemfontein: composer and pianist, Anton Esterhuyse, and the organist, Joanita Erasmus. Audiences countrywide are fascinated by the E Team’s thrilling performances. As a bonus, Anton Esterhuyse will also play the recorder, flute and pan flute. The programme is a perfect mix of pleasant entertainment and music … [Read more...] about The E Team heads for Feather Market
Barlo Luzipo… in Concert …in PE
This is Barlo from Port Elizabeth performing an original song called "Yiza S'thandwa". Born in Port Elizabeth from a musical family Barlo Luzipo's grandparents played a significant role especially his Grandfather Sydney Qwesha a legendary composer who has 150 songs to his credit. Barlo’s Grandmother was always playing the organ. It was when Lubabalo was in primary school at the age 8 years old when he started playing the piano earning him a bursary at the same school. He continued his … [Read more...] about Barlo Luzipo… in Concert …in PE
