‘Qadasi’ visits our shores
He developed a deep passion for Zulu culture and music at a young age.
IT was a full house at Umzumbe’s The Rock Music Bistro last Sunday for David Jenkins, also known as Qadasi, meaning ‘white person’ in isiZulu, an accomplished Maskandi musician who developed a deep passion for Zulu culture and music at a young age, growing up in Empangeni, right in the heart of Zululand.
Now based in Durban, David is following his dream of being a professional Maskandi artist and is proud to be a two-time SATMA (South African Traditional Music Achievement) award nominee.
This amazing and talented 22-year-old singer has had successful performances around South Africa which included opening as the support act for white Maskandi legend, Johnny Clegg, an appearance at the FNB Stadium for the first annual Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day, and then a brief tour to Ireland. He is definitely holding his head high.
With the release of his long-awaited new album titled, Uhambo Olusha (A New Journey), Qadasi’s quest to revive traditional Zulu Maskandi music is well under way.
His album encapsulates influences from many of his idols, ranging from the likes of Phuzekhemisi and Mfaz’ Omnyama to Johnny Clegg and Paul Simon.
