Mafikizolo Mafikizolo
THE IRONY behind the group Makifizolo is that, while they have been in the game for ages, their name means “newcomers”. This probably keeps them fresh and on their toes, as they never treat fame and success as a given. Yet the South African musical story is incomplete if it excludes them. As you will see in tomorrow’s show, “The Kaya FM Presents Live at the Bassline” (10 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown), the pair – Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe – know how to work a crowd. She is the sweetheart of the duo and concentrates on singing, while he’s a performer who incorporates intoxicating dance moves. Together, they form Mafikizolo, and they are far from novices. The band has travelled the world, with one of their highlights being a performance at the Wembley Stadium, where they played with Akon. If you are a regular at Bassline, you’ll know that the band hasn’t been at the venue for an incredible 11 years! So this is a big homecoming party that many people are looking forward to. Young fans might only know recent songs such as Khona, but true fans have been there since the days of Kwela Kwela and Emlanjeni. The only problem that the group will have is time, as they cannot possibly perform all the songs that made them well known. – Tonight Reporter
•R150 at Webtickets.co.za, R180 at the door. Tel: 011 838 9145.
TONIGHT
• Paul Hanmer Trio, also featuring Peter Auret and Nhlanhla Radebe, at The Orbit – Jazz Club and Bistro, 81 De Korte Street, Bramfontein. R150. 8.30pm. Tel: 011 339 6645.
• Blohmtrein, featuring Jan Blohm at Cafe Barcelona, 53 Thomson Street, Pretoria. 8pm. R120. Tel: 012 430 2495l Toya Delazy at Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown. 8pm. R100. Tel: 011 838 9142/5/6.
TOMORROW
• En Fuego Salsa in Orbit at The Orbit – Jazz Club and Bistro, 81 De Korte Street, Bramfontein. R150. 8.30pm. Tel: 011 339 6645.
• Corrazerwas and Beera perform at Cafe Barcelona, 53 Thomson Street, Pretoria. 8pm. R50. Tel: 012 430 2495.
• Adelle Nqeto, December Streets and Gangs of Ballet at Arcade Empire, 265 The Highway Street, Lynnwood. 7pm. R70. Tel: 087 980 3531.
SUNDAY
• The Elisa Rodrigues Ensemble (from Portugal), brought to you in partnership with the Consulate of Portugal, at The Orbit – Jazz Club and Bistro, 81 De Korte Street, Bramfontein. R150. 8.30pm. Tel: 011 339 6645.
• Valiant Swart at Cafe Barcelona, 53 Thomson Street, Pretoria. Noon. R120. Tel: 012 430 2495.
TUESDAY
• Comedy and Jazz Night in Orbit. Hosted by Kagiso Lediga and The Luyanda Madope Quartet, at The Orbit – Jazz Club and Bistro, 81 De Korte Street, Bramfontein. R130. 8.30pm. Tel: 011 339 6645.
WEDNESDAY
• JazzAfrika Legacy Session – Spotlight on SA Jazz Composers. Curated by Bokani Dyer. The Orbit – Jazz Club and Bistro, 81 De Korte Street, Braamfontein. R100. 8.30pm. Tel: 011 339 6645.
• Roan van As at Cafe Barcelona, 53 Thomson Street, Pretoria. 8pm. R40. Tel: 012 430 2495
THURSDAY
• Thandi Ntuli Ensemble, featuring Benjamin Jeptha and Lelo Mazibuko, at The Orbit – Jazz Club and Bistro, 81 De Korte Street, Bramfontein. R130. 8.30pm. Tel: 011 339 6645.
• Admiral and Jah Seed, reggae at Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown. R100. Tel: 011 838 9145.
• Dusty Ritz, featuring Rian Britz at Cafe Barcelona, 53 Thomson Street, Pretoria. 8pm. Tickets are R30. Tel: 012 430 2495.
• To be featured, e-mail gig details, with “gig guide” as the subject, to munyaradzi. vomo@inl.co.za by Tuesday afternoon for publication on Friday.
