Sunday 26 August at 6pm
Popular Ukhozi FM Jazz Host Mandla Mdletshe will be hosting some super talented South African lady musicians to celebrate Women’s Month on his show on Sunday 26 August. Presented by The Headroom and supported by Concerts SA, this month’s special event features women who have been making waves in the music industry with their fresh uncompromising styles.
With power packed singer Zethe Mdletshe fronting up a hot trio, two strong young vocalists will also be featured, namely Wandithanda Makandula and Nosihe Zulu. Clocking up ten amazing years on the SA performance circuit, KZN based all-girl band Heels over Head are also on the bill of fare.
Zethe cracked it as first winner of the new Vodacom Next Level last year. Her debut single Zazi was released in April of this year, swiftly followed by her EP Qhawekazi, which is the sound she is currently touring.
Young Wandi, studying Jazz Voice at the esteemed Howard College campus has been ticking some important career boxes including being chosen as the vocalist to head up the National School’s Big Band.
Pietermaritzburg born Nosihe Zulu enjoys a diverse repertoire and adds keys to her voice. Her claim to fame is securing eighth place in the 12th Season of SA Idols in 2016. Working towards a degree in music, this young lady is also cooking up some original material while making her presence felt on the local jazz scene, both as band leader and vocalist.
Heels, as they are fondly known, need no introduction in KZN, and are rapidly making conquests in other provinces due to their determination to stay together and play together. Headed up by the ebullient and sweet voiced songstress Thuli Zama, the all-girl sensation includes accomplished Callie Thompson on keys, Nosihle Nkomo on bass and Rebekah Doty behind the kit.
Listen out on Sunday 24 August between 6 and 8pm for a fabulous concert of real music celebrating young creatives with star lined paths.
Concerts SA is a joint South African/Norwegian initiative housed under the auspices of the Stakeholder Hub within the SAMRO Foundation; it receives financial, administrative and technical support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the SAMRO Foundation and Kulturtanken. The project aims to support live music in South Africa by finding and implementing ways to create a vibrant and viable live music circuit. It also aims to develop an interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and conducting workshops at schools. For more information please visit our website http://concertssa.co.za, follow @ConcertsSA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ConcertsSA or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ConcertsSA.
