Ildo Nandja tours KZN

MOZAMBICAN double bassist Ildo Nandja will launch his album in Durban on Thursday 4 February, at The Still Sessions, Distillery031, 1st floor The Foundry, 43 Station Drive, from 6.30pm.

IIdo was born in Maputo, Mozambique and from a young age he engaged with playing music, starting with percussion instruments. Through his involvement in a local music and dance company, Ildo began playing the timbila, a traditional xylophone, as well as percussion instruments. His dedication led him to perform at events and festivals around the world.

Nandja is currently studying towards a Masters degree in jazz performance and working on a traditional music research project at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Recognised as an outstanding and disciplined bass player and soloist, he has collaborated with countless established local and international musicians.

Ildo Nandja’s debut album Paz A Todos (Peace to All) features a range of sounds and influences that combine his background in traditional music with the harmonic and melodic complexity of jazz. The full-length album features a repertoire of original material composed and arranged by the artist. Apart from double bass, Nandja also plays electric bass, and on some tracks provides guitar, percussion and vocals.

Tickets are R70, and are available at www.webtickets.co.za and at Pick ‘n Pay.