Concerts SA and Seaman’s Corner along with iSupport Music Business have partnered to bring Andiswa Maduna for a live concert at Seaman’s Corner in Hammarsdale on September 29.
“As its heritage month this month, I am all for our African Music. It’s going to be a great night. If you love African music then Seaman’s Corner is the place to be on the 29th of September. I’ll be covering songs by the late Mam Busi Mhlongo and other various great musicians,” said Maduna.
Joining Maduna on stage will be Mawande Kunene on Piano, Mukelani Mgobhozi on drums, Blessing Thwala on Bass, Sinalo Zulu playing the trumpet, and Sanele Ntombela on guitar.
The 22-year old was born in KwaZulu-Natal in the city of Pietermaritzburg. She is currently studying Jazz and popular music at the University of KwaZulu Natal.
She started singing when she was at a young age having taken part in school the school choir both in Primary and High School.
She started off singing Choral and gospel music she said, “I can say that those experiences have taught me to be versatile.” She was part of one of the best choirs in KwaZulu-Natal: the Pietermaritzburg Choral Society, which was led by the late Mr. Radebe, known for his great contributions to the choral music around South Africa. She then followed my passion for Gospel music my passion for God.
She has worked with the Themba Njilo Foundation and the Uhologo Production as a backing vocalist and also as a studio vocalist. She has also worked with the artists under this production company. Namely, Neli Dlamini who won the “I want to sing Gospel” competition.
This concert is part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit that aims to foster a love and support for live music in our communities, as well as anchor small and medium-sized venues in urban and rural Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
Working with musicians, promoters, venue owners and audiences, and providing support to the sector through research and skills development for music professionals, the project aims to build a vibrant and viable live music circuit in southern Africa.
Tickets will be available at the door for R30.
