Madala Kunene at Villa viva guesthouse

ABOUT

Kunene started recording music in the 1990s and in 1995 released an album Madamax with Swiss guitarist and songwriter Max Lasser. He later released King of the Zulu Guitar – Vol. 1, which sold well overseas and was a SAMA-nominated album.

In 2004, he composed the score for the feature film Yesterday, while in 2014, he collaborated with various local and international artists to produce: Madala Kunene – BAFO the Mentor, The Forest Jam Sessions, Vol. 3.

Released in 2015, the album 1959, featured musical giants including Lu Dlamini, Hugh Masekela, Sthembiso Hlela, Max Lasser, Vishen Kemraj, Sazi Dlamini.

The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to host a musical celebration of Dr Madala Kunene in acknowledging this historic occasion, his long and invaluable association with UKZN, and his central role as a musician and cultural icon in our community. Dr Madala Kunene will be joined by Lu Dlamini, Vishen Kemraj and Bab Themba Mokoena.

Doors open at 18h00 Show starts at 20h00.

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