The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music presents award-winning South African vocalist, songwriter, and educator Natalie Rungan, performing music from her latest album, African Breyani. A Durban-born artist with a career spanning over two decades, Rungan has earned recognition locally and internationally, including Best Jazz Vocalist at the Old Mutual National Jazz Encounters (2002) and a […]
The Chart-Umsamo Institute, in partnership with the School of Arts hosts seminars and book launches focusing on African indigenous knowledge, traditional healing, and spirituality. You are cordially invited to the Chart-Umsamo Book Launch. Date: 29 April 2026 Time: 15h00 – 19h00 Venue: Howard College Theatre, Howard College Campus, UKZN (269 Mazisi Kunene Road, Glenwood – enter campus via Gate 1/main gate) […]
Press release: The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music Presents “Lost & Found” by Siyanqoba Mthethwa The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present “Lost & Found”, a live performance by acclaimed musician Siyanqoba Mthethwa, taking place on Wednesday, 13 May at 17:30 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Howard College campus. Renowned for his vibrant […]
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM) proudly presents Bantu’s Clef on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 17:30. Consisting of Milton Chissano (Guitar); Leon Scharnick (Alto and Tenor saxes); Doctor Vezi (Electric bass guitar); Albert Chemane (Drums); featuring Zoe the Seed (vocals), Bantu’s Clef’s music is characterized as instrumental World Music with strong influences of […]
Following on from the very successful 2025 Science with Jazz Seminar Series, the Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology presents a stimulating May 2026 programme: DATE: Thursday 21 May 2026 VENUE: Howard College Theatre, Howard College Campus TIME: From 17h00 FEATURING: Chemist Professor Beatriz G. de la Torre and Jazz Artist Dr Sibusiso ‘Mash” Mashiloane. TOPIC: When Green is […]
A VOCAL MASTERCLASS BY DR LISA ENGELBRECHT, VOCAL COACH AND RÉPÉTITEUR AT OPERA UCT, SATURDAY 30 MAY FROM 10H00-13H00 AND CONCERT AT HOWARD COLLEGE THEATRE 15H00 – 16H30, FEATURING THE AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN BARITONE SANDILE ZITHA A Vocal Masterclass will be presented by Dr Lisa Engelbrecht, Vocal Coach and Répétiteur at Opera UCT, on Saturday […]
THE SONGBOOK SESSIONS FEATURING SUSAN BARRY The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents The Songbook Sessions, led by renowned pianist, composer, educator, and eThekwini Living Legend Susan Barry, on Monday, 8 June 2026 at 18:00. A former lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Susan Barry has made an indelible contribution to South African […]
Press release: The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents One World, One Sound by Kerolin Govender on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 17:00. One World, One Sound is a vibrant musical journey that celebrates the rich tapestry of Indian, African, and Western musical traditions curated by Kerolin Govender and featuring Thulile Zama. Govender’s […]
