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KwaNongoma: Linda Sikhakhane & Paras “Sibalukhulu” DlaminiKwaNongoma is a collaborative project between saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane and vocalist Paras “Sibalukhulu” Dlamini. This project seeks to open a sonic discourse on questions of song, belonging and collective memory towards igniting societal values through song (ingoma).KwaNongoma will draw its repertoires from two recently released albums by these longtime collaborators: Ingoma Busuku (2025) and iLadi (2024). Consequently, the bandstand on the evening will open space for reinforcing shared understandings and commemorative forms of communal practices.

Tenor: Linda SikhakhaneVocal: Paras “Sibalukhulu” DlaminiDouble Bass: Dalisu NdlaziDrums: Damian Kemineth

Special guest:Cameron Ward

“Through his searching, saxophonist, composer and Blue Note artist Linda Sikhakhane epitomises the vibrant evolution of South Africa’s jazz landscape. The Umlazi-born and KwaNongoma descendant musician establishes a conversation between the contemporary and traditional, homegrown and global while steeping his ruminations on the personal, societal, spiritual and cultural in rich tones. Owing inspiration to greats such as John Coltrane, Bheki Mseleku, Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Nduduzo Makhathini, Sikhakhane’s style is informed by the interplay between the metropolitan and the folkloric. His offerings deftly align these sonic influences with theoretical concepts drawn from both hereditary customs and academic abstraction”

“Siphamandla Dlamini better known as ‘Paras Sibalukhulu’’Dlamini’ in the music scene, born and raised in kwamashu and ulundi finished hissecondary schooling at Masibumbane High school, uLundi. He discoveredhis musical talent whilst growing up as a church boy in uLundi, when helearnt how to play drums. When he took a break from music he focusedhis energies on sports (valleyball and soccer) which he played at districtlevel”

Doors open at 6pm show starts at 8pm