SA saxophonist Mazuze to rock Maitisong tomorrow
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
A Master's degree holder in classical music Mazuze, who is billed to perform with Shanti Lo tomorrow night, is also holding a workshop for local jazz artists to share knowledge and improve skills. Soars Katumbela of Street Horn was tasked to bring together local jazz artists for the workshop that would run from 3-5pm.
He is described as a multi-talented soprano, alto, tenor, saxophonist, and flute player in his 8-piece band, which has already been to The Netherlands early in the year thanks to the massive success of his debut album, Maganda. The new album has already won the Mozambican-born jazz player SAMA award nomination and international music nomination in Norway last year.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....