Madiba gig 'a privilege'
2008-08-05 10:57
Special Report
Now as much as ever, South Africa needs disciplined leaders, Nelson Mandela has said at birthday celebration in Pretoria.
Cape Town - Jazz muso Jimmy Dludlu feels honoured to be on the bill for the Nelson Mandela birthday concert hosted by the Department of Arts and Culture and Nelson Mandela Foundation later this month.
"It is an honour and a privilege to play for Nelson Mandela," says Dludlu. "I remember when I voted in 1994 and I wrote this song while standing in the queue." he told News24 on his return from Mozambique.
"It is called Winds of Change and it's one of the songs I'm going to play for Madiba."
Asked about his particular brand of jazz, Dludlu spoke about his approach.
"Jazz is an art form. Everybody has their own style and you learn a lot about your approach to culture in the way you listen to and play your music."
Dludlu is in Johannesburg to record a Christmas album of dance remixes with the likes of HHP, DJ Cleo and Revolution.
"It's going to be similar to the remix I did with Bongo Maffin in 2000. I like to push the music and collaborating with these different artists adds a flavour to the music," he says.
Dludlu has been lecturing Afro jazz music and performance at the University of Maputo and says that it's his way of giving back to the youth.
Up to 30 000 people are expected at the concert, which takes place on August 23 and the R40 ticket price will go to the Nelson Mandela foundation.
- News24