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Blacky Tempi’s Quartet
Trumpeter Blackie Tempi and his Quartet combine big sounds, swinging township melodies, sophisticated soulful harmonic voicings and a celebratory African rhythmic drive. Blackie Tempi has been shaping South African jazz since the 70s. Known for his stylish blend of rhythmic African music and American traditions, and his brilliant big band presence, he has headed crew such as Tandanani and The Brotherhood and recorded with the likes of Winston Mankunku and Errol Dyer. Basically, the stuff of legends.
Hilton Schilder trio
Hassan’adas
Hassan’adas combine a little Samba groove with a splash of Marrabenta all fused with a twist of African jive. Under Mozambiquan leader, John Hassan, the band get your head bopping and feet tapping with their infectious energy, funky afro-boogie polyrhythmic percussive vibes and infectious jazz textures. Preview of Hassan’adas below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTeoN–BZ-8
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The Blackie Tempi Quartet featuring Tete Mambisa
The Heavyweights weigh in! Trumpeter Blackie Tempi takes to the stage with a quartet featuring legendary pianist Tete Mambisa. Blackie Tempi has been shaping South African jazz since the 70s. Known for his stylish blend of rhythmic African music and American traditions, and his brilliant big band presence, he has headed crew such as Tandanani and The Brotherhood and recorded with the likes of Winston Mankunku and Errol Dyer. Tete Mambisa needs no introduction. A gifted composer, pianist, vocalist, he’s …
The Mapumba trio
The Mapumba trio play globe-trotting rumba rhythms smeared with central-African ethnic and folk flourishes, pop panache, reggae rushes, R&B soul and multi-lingual vocal tunings. Born Dieu-Merci Laurent Mapumba Cilombo, Mapumba comes from the DRC. After a stint studying in Zambia, he based himself in South Africa where he has made a name for himself for his acoustic steal guitar skills and inventive lyrics that freely mix French, English Swahili and Chiluba.
Hassan’adas
Hassan’adas combine a little Samba groove with a splash of Marrabenta all fused with a twist of African jive. Under Mozambiquan leader, John Hassan, the band get your head bopping and feet tapping with their infectious energy, funky afro-boogie polyrhythmic percussive vibes and infectious jazz textures.