PIANIST Burton Naidoo and poet Luleka Mhlanzi have teamed up to perform at the Alliance Francaise in Durban on Thursday, January 27 at 18:00.

Organised by iSupport Creative Business, which is supported by Concerts SA, the concert will see Naidoo release his brand new song, Sometime Before.

The album’s full release will take place in March and he will be joined an incredible band, including Riley Giandhari on drums, Trevor Donjeany on bass, and Martin Sigamoney on saxophones.

The compositions reflect a life prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and comprise of groovy, edgy, celebratory and nostalgic tunes.

Luleka Mhlanzi, a published and performing poet, will also feature in Naidoo’s concert. She is no stranger to the arts as she has written, read and performed her poetry at many national and international festivals and events.

Confiscated Identity,  Gold Peer Education, Enke Youth Forum, PACSA, and Activate Change Drivers are some of the titles of her work.

The concert is organised in collaboration with UKZN’s Centre for Creative Arts and Centre for Jazz and Popular Music.

Doors open at 18:00 and tickets are available on Webtickets for R60.

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