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In The Spirit Of Ntu

By Nduduzo Makhathini

Label: Blue Note Africa
Released: 2022
Track listing: Unonkanyamba; Mama; Mathongo; Nyonini; Emlilweni; Amathambo; Abantwana Belanga; Omnyama; Senze’ Nina; Ntu.

Nduduzo Makhathini: In The Spirit Of Ntu

by Chris May
May 13, 2022

There are strong links between London's alternative jazz scene and the parallel and burgeoning one in South Africa. A case in point is the connection between South African pianist Nduduzo Makhathini and British tenor saxophonist and clarinetist Shabaka Hutchings. Makhathini and Hutchings' similar ages and overlapping, cosmologically informed takes on jazz meant they were ...

Robin Fassie

Being one of South Africa’s most promising musical talents, Robin Fassie, nephew of SA Pop legend Brenda Fassie, moves steadily towards becoming one of the finest young jazz musicians on the scene today. Already an outstanding trumpeter, his relaxed mature and soulful style combines sensitivity and flair with great skill. Honing his skills from the University of Cape Town, South African College of Music as well as the University of Norway, Grieg Akadameit. He’s had the privilege of recording, performing and doing tours with well-respected and award winning musical artists in South Africa, to name a few: Nduduzo Makhathini, Bokani Dyer, Jimmy Dludlu, Beatenberg and Black Coffee