Nduduzo Makhathini at the Royal Room on July 1, 2023 (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn).

Photos: Nduduzo Makhathini AT THE ROYAL ROOM

2023-07-04 2023-07-04 / Francisco Mela, Jazz, Nduduzo Makhathini, The Royal Room, Zwelakhe Duma Bell Le Pere

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South African pianist, vocalist, and composer Nduduzo Makhathini performed at the Royal Room on July 1, 2023. His trio included Francisco Mela (drums) and Zwelakhe-Duma Bell Le Pere (bass). Makhathini released his latest album, In the Spirit of Ntu, in 2022.

Nduduzo Makhathini Trio at the Royal Room (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn).

The show was the final event in the Earshot Jazz Spring Concert Series. Earshot’s month-long annual festival typically begins in October.

Zwelakhe Duma Bell Le Pere on bass (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn). — Zwelakhe-Duma Bell Le Pere on bass (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn).

Francisco Mela on drums (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn).

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