Loading...

Mandla Mlangeni Live at the Market Theatre

Mandla Mlangeni Live at the Market Theatre

As the festive season draws closer, the Market Theatre is gearing up for the holiday season with a celebration of music and majestic performances by trumpeter and composer, Mandla Mlangeni. Mlangeni is the current Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz 2019. He is also a 2019 Fellow at UWC’s Centre for Humanities Research.

Mandla Mlangeni has carved a name for himself in collaborating with strongly rooted titans both locally and abroad such as but not limited to, David Murray, Evan Parker, Feya Faku, Louis Moholo, Shabaka Hutchings (UK), Ganesh Geymeier (CH), Barney Rachabane, Sipho Mabuse, Hugh Masekela, Khaya Mahlangu, Andile Yenana and Afrika Mkhize, to name a few.

Mlangeni is founding member of Amandla Freedom Ensemble (Bhekisizwe 2016 SAMA nominated Best Jazz Album and Born To Be Black: A Celebration Of The Conscious Soul. He is also a recipient of the 2016 Pro Helvetia Artist In Residence in Bern, Switzerland where he collaborated with many esteemed musicians culminating in a SADC Album Tour in 2019.

Over the past few years the Market Theatre has been a prominent space for budding young musicians under the banners Live at the Market and Jazzy July. The brands look at relatively young South African musicians who have showcased exceptional ability in their genres.

Presented under the Live at Market music banner, the Market Theatre has demonstrated over the years that there is no shortage of talented men waiting to break through into the spotlight. Mandla Mlangeni’s one night only performance at the Market Theatre on Saturday 2 November 2019 will be a fresh take on his music while bringing together a cutting-edge combo of South Africa’s finest musicians in the form of Afrika Mkize (piano) Nhlanhla Radebe (bass) and Siphiwe Shiburi (drums).

Every generation has its own leading lights and Mandla will help shape the trajectory of jazz trumpet playing. Join him as he takes audiences on a mesmerising and invigorating night of jazz for one night only, book your seats now for R150! For special discounted tickets call any one of the Market Theatre Foundation’s audience development team who will assist you with making your booking. Alternatively, book directly on Webticket.

Your Review

RATING

1132 VIEWS
0 Likes

Share To

Culture Reporter

Culture Reporter

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
Nakambe

Nakambe

The narrative sees a king who finds himself in a “predicament” wherein his wife bores him a daughter instead of a son and heir. All of this pits him against forces who refuse to be led by a female within his own ranks and subjects.

Nwabisa Plaatjie’s Double Bill at the Baxter

Nwabisa Plaatjie’s Double Bill at the Baxter

The compelling double bill comprising Florence and Wine in the Wilderness, make their South African premiere at the Baxter and they have been carefully chosen to pay tribute to the evolving black woman who should not be defined by a single, limited image or narrative.

Modjadji in Absentia

Modjadji in Absentia

“When we do so, we transcend our real and imagined barriers and create a space in which social change and ubuntu can thrive. The production also illustrates the power of partnerships and collaboration as it succeeds in bringing together the expertise of organizations such as the Market Theatre Laboratory, affording young actors and theatre directors the opportunity to make their voices heard” she continued.

comments
Go to TOP