The Jazzy Rainbow, Friday 13 October
This performance by the Demiurge Quintet featuring Zibusiso Makhatini at The Jazzy Rainbow is part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit which aims to foster a love and support for live music in our communities, as well as anchor small and medium sized venues in urban and rural Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
Durban’s The Jazzy Rainbow, in association with Concerts SA, launched its first straight jazz programme on the eve of Heritage Day in September2016 and is following up with the same concept in 2017. “#JazzyStraightAhead is about introducing regular, live, straight jazz concerts to our city in order to help keep the music alive,” says Oliver-Rene Haas. “
Zibusiso is a pianist, composer and producer born and bred in Estcourt, Kwa-Zulu Natal. His love for music became evident at the tender age of seven. Fond memories have been documented in childhood photos where he is fiddling with music instruments and probing the existence of pitch, melody and harmony. Coming from a family of self-taught musicians inspired him to pursue music and after matriculating there was only one career wish for the young Zibusiso- studying music. He enrolled to study jazz and popular music at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Zibusiso’s sound could be defined as world music, with jazz being the main influence. He draws inspiration and influence from various eloquent musicians such as the late Bheki Mseleku, Mulgrew Miller, Osunlade and Mr Raoul K.
Zibusiso has had the pleasure of taking part in South Africa’s top music festivals, including the annual National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Time of The Writer Festival and the Durban Jazz in July Festival. Zibusiso was selected in 2016 to tour Oslo, Norway as part of the Nordic showcase and Oslo Jazz Festival. He has also recently been selected amongst the country’s top young musician to be part of the prestigious Standard bank National Youth Jazz Band, conducted by renowned saxophonist, composer and music educator, Buddy Wells. Together they performed at the 2017 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival.
Apart from being a performer, Zibusiso Makhathini is an activist in the South African music scene. He has committed his life to the improvement and well-being of South African arts and orally engages with the youth of South Africa on socio-economic issues, to change the stereotype of music being seen as just a hobby.
Concerts SA is a joint South African/Norwegian live music development project housed within the SAMRO Foundation. Concerts SA receives financial, administrative and technical support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SAMRO, the SAMRO Foundation and Concerts Norway. Working with musicians, promoters, venue owners and audiences, and providing support to the sector through research and skills development for music professionals, the project aims to build a vibrant and viable live music circuit in southern Africa. It also aims to develop an interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and conducting workshops at schools.
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Date: Friday 13 October
Time: doors open 7pm
Venue; The Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyana Rd,Morningside
Tickets: R40 including a free drink for students (T&C)
Bookings: phone 031-3038398 or email jazzyrainbow@mweb.co.za
