Zenzele Mthembu-Salter: Future Kwela
An underground new wave night.
Zenzele is a bassist and composer from Cape Town, South Africa, and a rising talent in the European improvisational and jazz scene. Now based in Amsterdam, he blends his Zulu heritage with traditional South African rhythms like kwela, maskandi, and township jive. His music also draws from contemporary influences including hip-hop, gospel, house, and jazz. For this performance, he presents his debut album 'Future Kwela' alongside a talented band, delivering an energetic live show that brings a fresh, genre-blending sound to the city.
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Who is performing with Zenzele Mthembu-Salter?+
Zenzele Mthembu-Salter performs alongside Mikel Legasa, James McClure, and Dane Paris.
What kind of music does Zenzele Mthembu-Salter play?+
His sound fuses traditional South African rhythms like kwela and maskandi with jazz, gospel, and contemporary house influences.
How do I get tickets for the performance?+
Tickets for the album launch at De Roode Bioscoop are available via the venue link on Mood.
