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Hailing from the rich cultural landscape of umGungundlovu, Nduduzo Makhathini's music seamlessly blends the spiritual and ritualistic traditions of his homeland with the profound influences of South African jazz legends like Bheki Mseleku, Moses Molelekwa, and Abdullah Ibrahim.Makhathini's unique style is deeply rooted in the emotive power of jazz, drawing inspiration from both his African heritage and the works of American jazz icons such as John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner. His performances are a captivating journey through sound, evoking the rhythms and melodies that have shaped his musical vision.
As an accomplished educator and head of the music department at Fort Hare University, Makhathini has graced prestigious stages worldwide, including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Essence Festival, Blue Note Jazz Club, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He has collaborated with a stellar lineup of artists, including Wynton Marsalis, Shabaka Hutchings, and Stefon Harris.
Makhathini's discography is a testament to his artistic brilliance, featuring award-winning albums like Ikhambi, which won Best Jazz Album at the South African Music Awards, and his critically acclaimed Blue Note debut, Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds.
His new album, uNomkhubulwane, pays homage to the Zulu goddess of the same name and explores Africa's tragic history of oppression.
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Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St,Berkeley,CA,United States
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