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Who’s joining me tonight at Lunga’s Jazz Club?

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Who's joining me tonight at Lunga's Jazz Club? 11 Nhose Street, Port Elizabeth. More here: http://mype.co.za/new/feya-faku-heads-home-with-top-swiss-drummer-dominic-egli-and-plurism/97496/2017/12 #jazz #feyafaku #DominicEgli #plurism #portelizabeth #mype #stratonThe captivating, all-star contemporary jazz collective PLURISM, is back on South African soil in December. This will be their second tour, having visited in July, which saw them playing to sold out venues and standing ovations, … [Read more...] about Who’s joining me tonight at Lunga’s Jazz Club?

A bit of Jazz with Andy Ndlazilwana

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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

Jazz Festival Opens Today

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Nelson Mandela Bay boasts a past and history engrained in the legacy of jazz appreciation and jazz culture. Many point this to the earliest developments of Port Elizabeth as a port city, bustling with activities around life at the harbour. One of the legends about the city claim the name “Friendly City” owes its origin to the fact that visiting ships found warmth of the city ladies unparalleled and could not hold their admiration thus honouring the city as the Friendly City. Jazz … [Read more...] about Jazz Festival Opens Today

Nelson Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy event

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Nelson Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy event: A foretaste of what you can expect at the Nelson Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy event as Andile Yenana on Keyboards, Lex Futshane on Double Bass and Temba Ncetani on Flute, debut Zim’s Tune – one of the tunes they will play at the Port Elizabeth Opera House on 24 and 25 November 2017. From: Alan Straton More Info here: http://mype.co.za CLICK HERE to submit a Video Press Release to MyPR. Source: Port Elizabeth – MyPR. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy event

Jazz’Afro Sundays presents Tarynne Swarts

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Tarynne's musical journey began at just 10 years of age when she started learning how to play classical piano, fast forward to years later when she enrolled at NMMU for a bachelor of music degree specializing in classical music and she has not looked back since. She went on to become a Arts & Culture, Music and Marimba Teacher at Woodridge Preparatory School. Tarynne then received an Eramus Mundus Scholarship to complete her Masters in Educational Science Degree at the University of Ku … [Read more...] about Jazz’Afro Sundays presents Tarynne Swarts

Bhisho news: Eastern Cape’s jazz legend dies

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Eastern Cape’s jazz legend dies: Slo’ Foot King Brothers jazz band founder Samuel Tshiyembe, died on Friday last week at the Bhisho Hospital. LASTING LEGACY: Samuel Tshiyembe, died on Friday at the Bhisho Hospital. He was the founding member of the Slo’ Foot King Brothers jazz band ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Bees appeal Safa ruling on Jakuja: Safa also fined Bees R10 000, and the football governing body said the Bhisho outfit had to pay half within 14 days. The sanction came after … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Eastern Cape’s jazz legend dies

PE in the news: Star line-up for free Cape jazz concert

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Star line-up for free Cape jazz concert: VuDu, the nu-jazz collective from Port Elizabeth, was formed to play straight-ahead jazz standards but has evolved into an outfit specialising in the fusion of traditional and African jazz with urban contemporary genres. Jacobs, the winner of Sactwu's ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Bonang Matheba confirms reality show 'Being Bonang': Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Star line-up for free Cape jazz concert

Grahamstown in the news: Meet the new young bosses of South African jazz

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Meet the new young bosses of South African jazz: Schaerer had recently performed at the Grahamstown Festival and told him about this rhythm section from South Africa he had met. Jazzwerkstatt creates new bands for its line-up, so they decided to put together a band with the rhythm section, drummer ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Bodybuilder flexes winning formula in face of challenges: His hard work paid off when he won the 2016 Western Province Natural Bodybuilding Championships, … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Meet the new young bosses of South African jazz

SAMRO Foundation crowns two exciting new instrumental stars

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Johannesburg’s Linder Auditorium came alive with the sound and passion of music on Saturday night, when the two 2016 SAMRO Overseas Scholarships winners were chosen. Following a tense final round of live performances, saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane (Jazz music) and marimba player Dylan Tabisher (Western Art music) were announced as the winners of the two R200 000 scholarships – much to the delight of the large audience at the Linder, who had been captivated by an evening of energetic blue-chip … [Read more...] about SAMRO Foundation crowns two exciting new instrumental stars

Zolani Mahola special guest of Mikanic

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This Zolani Mahola image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2010 (CTIJF 2010) - Zolani Mahola special guest of Mikanic Image by Wilfred Paulse Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2010 (CTIJF 2010) - Zolani Mahola special guest of Mikanic by Wilfred Paulse Copyright © 2010. CC Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives / CC Atribuição, Não Comercial, Não a Obras Derivadas View On … [Read more...] about Zolani Mahola special guest of Mikanic

Zim Ngqawana – Man and Woman

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This Video of Port Elizabeth Notable - Zim Ngqawana is courtesy of YouTube. CLICK HERE to nominate your Notable PE Person. A MyPE.co.za 'Zim Ngqawana' selected video for you: Zim Ngqawana - Man and Woman (Duality of Life) © Adolfo Valente photography From Zimphonic Suites (2001). Record Label: Sheer Sound "Zim Ngqawana is one of South Africa's leading jazz musicians. In addition to leading his own band, Ingoma, Ngqawana has played with such influential jazz musicians … [Read more...] about Zim Ngqawana – Man and Woman

Hymn for the War Orphans – Zim Ngqawana

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A MyPE.co.za 'Zim Ngqawana' selected video for you: Provided to YouTube by Ingrooves Four Part Suite: (Opus #20) Hymn for the War Orphans · Zim Ngqawana Zimology 1998 Sheer Sound CC Writer, Composer: Zamisile Ngqawana Auto-generated by YouTube. Click HERE to find more 'Zim Ngqawana' videos. Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE … [Read more...] about Hymn for the War Orphans – Zim Ngqawana

One of South Africa’s best and most inspiring young singers

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This Video of Port Elizabeth Notable - Zolani Mahola is courtesy of YouTube. CLICK HERE to nominate your Notable PE Person. A MyPE.co.za 'Zolani Mahola' selected video for you: Zolani Mahola is a South African singer and actor. Mahola and six other musicians formed Freshly ground in Cape Town in 2002. After Freshlyground published their second album, Nomvula, She has been described Mahola as one of South Africa's best and most inspiring young singers. Click … [Read more...] about One of South Africa’s best and most inspiring young singers

Zolani Mahola at the CTIJF

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This image of Port Elizabeth Notable - Zolani Mahola is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. CLICK HERE to nominate your Notable PE Person. Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2010 (CTIJF 2010) - Zolani Mahola special guest of Mikanic Image by Wilfred Paulse Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2010 (CTIJF 2010) - Zolani Mahola special guest of Mikanic by Wilfred Paulse Copyright © 2010. CC Attribution, Non-Commercial, No … [Read more...] about Zolani Mahola at the CTIJF