JAZZ AT THE BIOSCOPE: With Louis Mhlanga (Live Music)

JAZZ AT THE BIOSCOPE presents an eclectic program that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of Johannesburg’s jazz scene. Curated by award winning musician Mandla Mlangeni , the series brings together established musicians and emerging voices, weaving traditional jazz idioms with contemporary sounds, experimental improvisation, and cross-genre collaborations. Each performance is designed to surprise and engage audiences, offering a kaleidoscope of styles that range from soulful ballads to avant-garde explorations. By situating these performances in The Bioscope Independent Cinema, the program embraces an intimate setting that allows audiences to experience jazz as both a communal and deeply personal art form.

MORE INFO AND FULL PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND HERE.

SHOW ITSELF STARTS AT 8pm. Please arrive earlier to enjoy food and drink at The Bioscope Cafe.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Louis Mhlanga is a legend in the musical fraternity, the artists' artist, and his distinctive style of picking and plucking the guitar, what he calls the African guitar, is now being emulated by a host of young guitarists.

In addition to being globally respected and acknowledged as the master of the African guitar, Louis is best known for his warmth and humility, and his guiding motto of respect, for the world and all the people in it. His persona and musical style embodies the voice of our continent.