Kujenga

ABOUT

Kujenga, a seven piece instrumental collective whose sound is rooted in Black improvised music, will be making their debut performance at The Commons in Muizenberg. The evening promises to be a celebration of Africa and its  sounds, with the band set to perform music from their upcoming album as well as songs from the African continent and diaspora

?Kujenga is an afrojazz band based in Cape Town, South Africa. The word kujenga – meaning “build” or “create” in KiSwahili - symbolises the band’s belief in their calling as musicians; to build and create meaningful experiences with every single listener. The band consists of a four piece rhythm section featuring Owethu Ndwandwe on lead vocals and keys, twin brother Zwide Ndwandwe on bass, Thane Smith on electric guitar and Skhumbuzo Qamata on drums. The larger ensemble includes Bonga Mosola on trumpet, Matthew Rightford on tenor sax and Tamzyn Freeks on trombone. Kujenga released their debut album Nationality in 2019 and are currently working towards the release of their second full length studio album. 

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