Qadasi & Maqhinga Maskandi , the South African Music Awards winning team, will tour Cape Town in May 2022. They will perform on
- Thursday 12 May at Athletic Club & Social from 8pm,
- Friday 13 May at Alliance Française du Cap from 7:30pm and
- Saturday 14 May at Cafe Roux Noordhoek at 6pm.
Qadasi and Maqhinga Maskandi
Qadasi and Maqhinga is comprised of David ‘Qadasi’ Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe. They are from Empangeni in Zululand. They are known for their fresh and vibrant approach to traditional Maskandi music. In addition to South Africa, they have toured the UK, Europe and Asia with their “fusion of traditional Zulu and western folk music”. Qadasi and Maqhinga are established artists in their own right. Qadasi has recorded two studio albums and received several SAMA nominations. In the 90s, Maqhinga toured the USA, with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. On his return to South Africa, he established the group, Shabalala Rhythm, with Sibongiseni and Thamsanqa Shabalala. Maqhinga has recorded five solo studio albums and performed with Hugh Masekela and the Soul Brothers. Qadasi and Maqhinga’s first album Lashis’ Ilanga, was released in 2016. Their sophomore album, Ungabanaki, won Best Traditional Album at the 2020 SAMAs.
Together the duo have toured the U.K, Europe and Asia and released their first album Lashis’ Ilanga in 2016. Their sophomore album, Ungabanaki, won Best Traditional Album at the 2020 SAMA’s. The duo are on a quest to revive the powerful sounds of traditional Maskandi, fusing it with Western folk music.
WHERE, WHEN & BOOKING:
Athletic Club & Social, 35 Buitengracht Street, on May 12, 2022 at 8pm.
Tickets R100. Booking link or R120 at door
Alliance Française du Cap, 155 Loop Street, on May 13, 2022 at 7.30pm. Tickets – R150. Booking link
Cafe Roux in Noordhoek, on May 14, 2022 at 6pm. Tickets: R150. Booking link
WHAT: Qadasi & Maqhinga Maskandi Folk Fusion Tour
WHERE, WHEN & BOOKING: See above
INFO: Luvuyo Kakaza | E luvuyo@ctma.co.za | T 060 960 8935
Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) is a not-for-profit company working to create performance opportunities for local musicians. ,
