Durbanâs prolific artist Sibusiso Mashiloane all set for two day tour in Cape Town
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Award-winning pianist, Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane, will be making his way down to Cape Town for a much-anticipated two day tour.
Together with his band, they will perform at Alliance Française du Cap on Friday April 30, and at The Native Yards on Sunday, May 1.
Joining his tour is Cape Town-based musicians Shaun Johannes on double bass, Bonolo Nkoane on drums, Nono Nkoane on vocals, and Buddy Wells on saxophone and flute. Together they plan to set the stage alight.
Mashiloane, whose gigs are inspired by funk, hip hop, gospel and traditional music from South Africa, loves performing in Cape Town, and said itâs always special because the Mother City is a city that afforded our apartheid era heroes a platform to perform.
JAZZ STAR TO SERENADE MUSIC LOVERS By Hopewell Mpapu Sibusiso Mashiloane .
PIANIST and composer Sibusiso Mashiloane is scheduled to perform in Cape Town on International Jazz Day, April 30.
The Durban-based muso, who is also a conductor and virtuoso player, has drawn attention with his live performances.
He said: “Performing in Cape Town is always very special to me since it’s a city that played a significant role in affording our SA heroes a platform to perform during the apartheid era,” he said.
Sibusiso’s performance will consist of an acclaimed Cape Town-based band with Shaun Johannes on double bass, Bololo Nkoane on drums, Nono Nkoane on vocals while Buddy will be on the saxophone and flute.
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