Friday, December 23, 2011

SOUTH AFRICA: Eclectic jazz infusions

CAIPHUS Semenya, Hugh Masekela, Zahara, Lira, Nhlanhla Nciza, Judith Sephuma and Teargas are some of the names who are all going to be on the same stage on Boxing Day for the MTN Durban Jazz Festival, to be held at Hazelmere Dam.

The line-up for the concert showcases “the richness of our music ­culture”, says festival director Lindelani Mkhize.

Legendary artists Caiphus Se­menya and Hugh Masekela make up the true sounds of soft jazz, after which the music will segue to the Afro-centric sounds of Thandiswa Mazwai, Lira, Nhlanhla Nciza and Judith Sephuma.