The UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music will host a performance by Kozo Zane on Tuesday 24 March. Originally from Johannesburg, he is a practicing musician who explores a variety of genres. He is influenced by folk writing, South African Jazz and AmaZioni. His music is grounded by and in prayer – structured around vocal layering and guitar, his performances generally involve choral work from vocal ensemble Buyambo.

Koko Zwane. Picture supplied

His love for sonic experimentation has led him to the scoring of internationally acclaimed films, the creation of soundtracks for a show at SA Fashion Week 2022 as well as live theatre production ‘Of Loss’ by TheatreDuo. He started 2024 with a performance at a Gift of the Givers fundraiser, opening for Alice Phoebe Lou at the Baxter Theatre. Since then, he has performed on many sold out shows in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban as a solo act and alongside collaborators such as Muneyi, Internet Athi and Kujenga.

This will be a captivating experience filled with sing alongs, laughter, tears and warmth. Expect a preview of new music with pianist Nkosinathi Matomela. The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is located at Level 2, Dennis Shepstone Building, Howard College Campus. Tickets are are available through Webtickets or at the door. They are selling at R130 for general public, R100 for pensioners and R70 for students with a valid student card. Doors will open at 17h00 and the concert starts at 17h30.