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SUMMARY:Selective Live — Rooftop Music Experience with Umuthiomkhulu Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Jazz Experience: Where Music Meets the Soul \n\n\n\nThe evening unfolded not merely as a concert\, but as a journey—one that invited every listener to step beyond the ordinary and into a space of reflection\, healing\, and connection. The venue was softly illuminated\, with candles flickering gently and incense lingering in the air\, setting a tranquil tone for what would become a deeply spiritual jazz experience. \n\n\n\nFrom the very first note\, it was clear that this was something different. The music did not rush; it breathed. A slow\, meditative rhythm from the drums grounded the atmosphere\, while the upright bass provided a steady\, heartbeat-like pulse. Over this foundation\, the saxophone rose like a voice in prayer—expressive\, searching\, and full of emotion. Each note felt intentional\, as if it carried meaning beyond sound. \n\n\n\nThe musicians played not just with technical skill\, but with profound feeling. Their improvisations seemed guided by something greater\, as though they were channelling energy rather than simply performing. The pianist layered soft\, ambient chords that created a sense of space\, allowing the audience to sink into introspection. At times\, the music grew intense and powerful; at others\, it became almost silent\, inviting deep listening and stillness. \n\n\n\nA defining moment of the night came when a spoken word artist joined the ensemble. Her words spoke of identity\, healing\, ancestry\, and spiritual awakening\, weaving seamlessly into the music. The combination of poetic expression and jazz improvisation created an atmosphere that felt both sacred and communal. Audience members closed their eyes\, swayed gently\, or sat in quiet contemplation\, each person connecting with the experience in their own way. \n\n\n\nThis was not an event driven by applause or spectacle. Instead\, it fostered a sense of unity and shared presence. The boundaries between performer and listener dissolved\, replaced by a collective energy that filled the room. It was as if everyone present was part of the same unfolding story\, connected through rhythm and spirit. \n\n\n\nAs the final piece came to an end\, the silence that followed was just as powerful as the music itself. No one rushed to leave. There was a lingering stillness—a sense that something meaningful had taken place\, something that words could not fully capture. \n\n\n\nIn essence\, the spiritual jazz event was more than music; it was a form of expression that touched the inner self. It reminded everyone present that jazz\, at its core\, is not just about sound—it is about feeling\, connection\, and the exploration of the human spirit. \n\n\n\nDoors open 3pm Show starts at 6pm
URL:https://selectivecity.co.za/event/selective-live-rooftop-music-experience-with-umuthiomkhulu-ensemble/
LOCATION:Blackbrick Gardens\, 2 Roodehek Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Selective Live — Rooftop Music Experience with Mabongi Thusi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special gathering of music\, as Mabongi Thusi debuts her latest project\, Family Affair. The basis of offering is in the name\, with Mabogni being joined by her family\, blood and chosen to give us this unique experience of music and community. \n\n\n\nMabongi Thusi is a singer\, songwriter\, guitarist and community builder who hails from Kwa-Zulu Natal and is currently based in Cape Town. Mabongi is the lead singer of the band Mabongi Thusi & The OAK. The family band\, who are also three time Victory Gospel Awards nominees\, consists of herself and her sons; Owethu Ndwandwe (piano)\, Zwide Ndwandwe (bass) and Khanya Ndwandwe (electric guitar). Mabongi Thusi and her sons released their first album\, SINGABEZULU\, in 2015 and their second album Vimbani: Live at The SABC Auditorium in 2019. Their music combines the sounds of Jazz and traditional African music from different parts of the continent. Mabongi writes and sings in multiple African languages including IsiZulu\, Sesotho\, Lingala and Shona\, Swahili. In 2017\, Mabongi Thusi started crowdfunding project to open up a music program for students atInkwenkwezi High School\, located in the community of Du Noon\, Cape Town. The program was successfully launched when enough resources were gathered in 2018 to provide the school with their own set of marimbas\, allowing Mabongi and her sons to give students of the high school their very first lessons with musical instruments. Mabongi believes in using her music\, as well as her platform\, to address societal issues. Mabongi prides herself in being involved with various community based projects that are looking to bring progress\, justice and healing. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 3pm show starts at 4pm.
URL:https://selectivecity.co.za/event/selective-live-rooftop-music-experience-with-mabongi-thusi/
LOCATION:Blackbrick Gardens\, 2 Roodehek Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Selective Live rooftop Music experience with Bheki Khoza
DESCRIPTION:Selective Live is Back. \n\n\n\nWe’re reopening and stepping into an exciting new chapter at our new home — the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Elevated\, intimate\, and effortlessly soulful\, \n\n\n\nSelective Live returns as your go-to Sunday experience where music\, culture\, and sunset summers meet. \n\n\n\nJoin us every Sunday as we bring you live Afro-Jazz and Neo-Soul performances\, paired with carefully curated vinyl DJ sets that set the tone from sunset into the evening. Expect delicious canapés\, crafted cocktails\, and a crowd that appreciates good music and beautiful moments. \n\n\n\nBheki Khoza is the well-known left handed guitarist from Umlazi\, Durban\, South Africa. In 1991 he received a Talent Award and scholarship to study music in America. He returned in 1995 from studying at the University of Hartford\, Connecticut\, with the great Jackie McClean\, on of the few living legends. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7pm. 
URL:https://selectivecity.co.za/event/selective-live-rooftop-music-experience-with-bheki-khoza/
LOCATION:Blackbrick Gardens\, 2 Roodehek Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, 8001\, South Africa
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