Zoë Modiga, Selaelo Selota, Don Laka, close off Africa Month with a bang in Tshwane
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The concert is a collaboration between Ditsong Museums of South Africa and Concerts SA, in the effort to raise greater awareness for art, culture and heritage.
As Africa Month comes to a close, jazz musicians Don Laka, Selaelo Selota and Zoë Modiga are set to headline the inaugural Pioneer Jazz Concert in Tshwane on Saturday, May 30.
The trio will be joined by renowned bassist and composer Banda Banda alongside singer, actress and choreographer Gina Mabasa.
The musical experience is set to take place at Pioneer Museum on Keuning Street, Silverton, Tshwane, near Mamelodi.
Don Laka praises magic collaboration with Ihhashi Elimhlophe Laphendlini a rare fusion of maskandi and kwai-jazz elements 28 April 2021 - 07:41 Image: THULANI MBELE
SA music legends Ihhashi Elimhlophe and Don Laka have come together to produce a rare combination of kwai-jazz and maskandi.
The two musicians who are regarded as leaders in their own spheres, have finalised a song together called
Laphendlini, a maskandi song fused with kwai-jazz elements. Laka, who has more than 40 years of experience in the +music industry and has released many albums, said he received a flood of calls after mentioning his collaboration on his Facebook page. Laka, who last released an album in 2019, said he was shocked by the response. The legend from Mamelodi told Sowetan that he decided to collaborate with Ihhashe Elimhlophe, whose real name is Bheki Ngcobo, because they both loved exploring.
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