The UKZN for Jazz and Popular Music presents award-winning South African vocalist, songwriter, and educator Natalie Rungan, performing music from her latest album, “African Breyani“. A Durban-born artist with a career spanning over two decades, Rungan has earned recognition locally and internationally, including Best Jazz Vocalist at the Old Mutual Jazz Encounters (2002) and a PhD in Music from Rhodes University in 2023. She has released eight albums and performed across Africa, Europe, and the United States.

Victor Dey Jr. Picture supplied

“African Breyani”, created with Ghanaian pianist and composer Victor Dey Jr., blends South and West African Jazz influences. The project places African musical traditions at the centre of Jazz, combining rich rhythms, melody, and storytelling into a contemporary, collaborative sound. This live tour offers an intimate preview of the album, featuring Rungan and Dey alongside Shaun Johannes on bass and Riley Giandhari on drums. Audiences can expect live performances of the first three singles, along with insights into the creative process behind the music.

The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is located at Level 2, Dennis Shepstone Building, Howard College Campus. Tickets 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 card. Doors will open at 17h00 and the concert starts at 17h30.