Jazzing up Langa

Nigerian Trumpeter Joseph Kunnuji joined local musicians at the Guga S’thebe Community Centre

Photo of a trumpeter playing

Nigerian Trumpeter Joseph Kunnuji doing a gig at the Guga S’thebe Community Centre. Photo: Masixole Feni

By Masixole Feni

13 June 2017

On the weekend, Gugulethu and Langa residents were treated to international jazz with Nigerian trumpeter Joseph Kunnuji teaming up with marimba player Bongani Sotshononda and local musicians to do a gig at the Guga S’thebe Community Centre.

The event was organised by Jazz in the Native Jazz Yards, a group which frequently organises live performances for new and established artists, local and international, to play in various townships around Cape Town. The project aims to afford township residents “easy access to high quality live jazz music at a reasonable price”. 

Zeke le Grange on saxophone
Lumanyano Unity Mzi playing drums with the Jo Kunnuji Experiment 
Shakeel Cullis on bass
The Guga S’thebe Community Centre

For information on upcoming concerts contact Luvuyo Kakaza on 0609608935 or Luvuyo@cpo.org.za.