If you appreciate innovative original live music, there is no reason to stay home tonight – with two of the region’s most innovative performers having separate gigs on in Durban this evening – Dr Thokozani Mhlambi on cello is performing his Zulu Songcycle at the Playhouse Loft this evening at 6.30pm for 7.30pm; and effervescent guitar maestro, Seb Goldswain is at the Alliance Française de Durban this evening at 6:30 for 7pm
Internationally acclaimed KZN-born composer, cellist and academic, Dr Thokozani Mhlambi is presenting a series of special one-off Durban concerts and events for Heritage Month, embracing multiple genres and influences – from Beethoven to Mazizi Kunene – in and around Durban over month-end September using different media and multi-cultural musicians to creatively explore new South African music idioms.
Seb Goldswain has a busy time ahead with a whirl wind tour of KZN. His jazzy, rock sound blended in with a bit of acoustic finger-picking ensures that his original solo acoustic performances are always highly energetic and a gig to remember.
Seb Goldswain listings:
28 Sep: Alliance Française Durban:
Time: 6:30 for 7pm
Venue: Alliance Francaise, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside.
Cost: R100
Contact/bookings: Alliance Francais, 031 312 9582, afdbn@global.co.za
29 Sep: The Dive, Hexagon Theatre, PMB:
Time: 7pm
Venue: Golf Road, UKZN Campus, 3201 Pietermaritzburg
Cost: R100
Contact/bookings: hexagon@ukzn.ac.za
More info: 033 260 5537
30 Sep: Westville Theatre Club:
Time: 7pm
Venue: 6 St James Avenue (adjacent to Westville Swimming Pool)
Cost: R100
Contact/Bookings: vanessa@marshallhillcrest.co.za
(Book a table for 8 and only pay for 7 offer)
1 October: Rocky Ridge, Ramsgate:
Time: 1pm
Venue: Fascadale Road, 4275, Ramsgate
Cost: R60
Contact: 072 473 6095
More info: www.rockyridge.co.za
Dr Thokozani Mhlambi listings
Date: Thursday 28 September:
Time: 6.30pm for 7.30pm
Venue: Playhouse Loft
Event: Opening Cocktail Function and Concert
Zulu Songcycle with Dr Thokozani Mhlambi
Sponsored by Remy Martin
Tickets / Booking: Computicket / Playhouse boxoffice, R150
Info: www.computicket.co.za or 0861 915 8000
Date: Friday 29 September
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wushwini Pan African Centre
Event: Botho Pan African Arts Festival
In Conversation with Joao Orecchia with Dr Thokozani Mhlambi and Sound Experiment, featuring Peru/Johannesburg Composer Joao Orecchia with Dr Thokozani Mhlambi
Tickets / Booking:
Info: Ph Thandeka Mdlalose: Administrator & Programmes Coordinator: 078 172 5154 / Phila Majola on 0725205093 or email him on: phila@wushwini.co.za.
Date: Saturday 30 September
Time: 5pm
Venue: Mazisi Kunene Museum, Glenwood
Event: Closing Concert
Extract from one of Mazisi Kunene Epic Poems, set for five-piece Orchestral Ensemble featuring Marco Marazzi on viola, Simon Milliken on double bass, Roberto Palma on violin, Maxine Matthews on saxophone and Nobuntu Mqulwana on vocals
Tickets / Booking: Entry is free and all are welcome – but seating is limited, so please reserve your place
Info: Ph 031 205 2912
