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The jazz scene in South Africa grew much as it did in the United States. Through performances in nightclubs, dances, and other venues, musicians had the opportunity to play music often. Musicians such as singer Sathima Bea Benjamin learned by going to nightclubs and jam sessions and waiting for opportunities to offer their talents.
Jeremiah "Kippie" Morolong Moeketsi (27 July 1925 – 27 April 1983) [1] was a South African jazz musician, notable as an alto saxophonist. [2] He is sometimes referred to as "the father of South African jazz" [3] and as "South Africa's Charlie Parker". [1]
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) [1] was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs such as "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him Back Home".
Julian Bahula (1938–2023), jazz drummer; Ballyhoo, 1980s pop band best known for the hit "Man on the Moon" Zakes Bantwini [1] Leonel Bastos (born 1956), Mozambiquan adult contemporary musician and producer working in South Africa; Battery 9, industrial music project from Johannesburg; Beatenberg; Amanda Black (born 1993), Afro-soul singer ...
South African jazz ensembles (1 C, 8 P) Pages in category "South African jazz musicians" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
The Jazz Epistles were South Africa's first important (albeit short-lived) bebop band. Inspired by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, its members included Dollar Brand (later known as Abdullah Ibrahim) on piano, Kippie Moeketsi on alto saxophone, Jonas Gwangwa on trombone, Hugh Masekela on trumpet, Johnny Gertze on bass, and Early Mabuza or Makaya Ntshoko on drums.
The music of South Africa exhibits a culturally varied musical heritage in conjunction with the multi-ethnic populace.Genres with the greatest international recognition being mbube, isicathamiya, mbaqanga, afrofusion, kwaito, South African pop music, afro house, South African hip hop, Shangaan electro, bacardi house, bolo house, gqom and amapiano.
Kwela is a pennywhistle-based street music from southern Africa [1] with jazzy underpinnings and a distinctive, skiffle-like beat.It evolved from the marabi sound and brought South African music to international prominence in the 1950s.