Jazz lovers can look forward to the soothing sounds of Gqeberha musician Lisa Yengeni who is set to share the stage with the legendary Retsi Pule at The One Room Music & Comedy Club in Central on Friday.
The home-grown Umtiza Arts Festival is bringing together art lovers and artists from across the province from May 25 to 29, showcasing extraordinary works which reflect the paradigm shift of the artistic landscape not only in SA but the world.
November 30 marked what would have been Blue Note member Johnny Mbizo Dyanis’ 76th birthday (some say 78th) here, I take a journey through conversation with the living and departed jazz musicians and students on impression of the Afrofuturistic bass master.
Retsi Pule is an outlandish yet calming, beautiful soul, even before he opens his mouth. It instantly knocked me sideways to realise that this cat has a huge heart and bigger artistic ambitions.