U presents Mthunzi Mvubu
Sun Dec 18, 17:00 - Sun Dec 18, 23:00
Botaki Ba Afrika
ABOUT
U - THE SPACE is a multi-disciplinary Art venue that prides itself in supporting the Arts and Artists both locally and internationally. We excel in showcasing Artists that are doing great work in the Arts sector.
The dynamic & extremely talented Mthunzi Mvubi is coming to U on Sunday 18 December 2022, R150 at the door and R130 presale tickets, from 5pm (band performance form 6pm) - late , venue Botaki ba Afrika.
U - THE SPACE Live Music Program is in collaborating with Concerts SA is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and SAMRO, administered by IKS Cultural Consulting , with digital partner, Music in Africa
ABOUT MTHUNZI MVUBU;
Mthunzi Mvubu is a South African based saxophonist and flute player. Mostly self-taught, he started his music career at the age of 14 at the Music Academy of Gauteng under the mentorship of the late Dr. Johnny Mekoa. While in the MAG (Music Academy of Gauteng) Jazz Orchestra, Mthunzi toured with the big band in countries such as England, Sweden, USA, Germany, Russia to name but a few. He was also a part of the big band that accompanied Kevin Mahogany and Everest Greene.
With the South African Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, Mthunzi formed part of the section backing the Legendary American groups such the O'Jays on their tour in South Africa. He was part of the South Africa chosen Horn section accompanying the Temptations and Clarence Carter (USA). He has played on stages around the world with the finest musicians like Abdullah Ibrahim, Themba Mkhize, (the late) Victor
Ntoni, Omar Sosa, Nduduzo Makhathini, Feya Faku, Tsepo Tshola, Jason Yarde,Thandi Ntuli, Jimmy Dludlu, Thandiswa Mazwai and Herbie Tsoaeli to name a few. Recently he was part of musicians accompanying Steve Turre at the Tshwane international big band Festival amongst others. Mvubu has also been touring Europe and USA extensively with the Shabaka and The Ancestors group with has won the 2020 Downbeat 68th annual critics poll for rising star-jazz group. Mvubu is undoubtedly the most recorded saxophonist in South Africa, appearing in over 19 albums. Internationally he has recorded and performed with Lionel Loueke and Shabaka Hutchings.
With the experience and undoubtedly passion for music, he is working on his debut album titled THE 1ST GOSPEL which will be available ON 2ND DECEMBER 2022