Yakhal’ Inkomo: The Sound of UP Jazz

UP School of the Arts Locations Series presents:

Yakhal’ Inkomo: The Sound of UP Jazz 

UP Jazz Ensemble
Directed by Prof Mageshen Naidoo

The UP Jazz Ensemble presents a concert celebrating the work of South African jazz composers.

Directed by Prof Mageshen Naidoo, the ensemble consists of students from the Jazz Studies programme in the University of Pretoria’s School of the Arts: Department of Music. The programme brings together works by Abdullah Ibrahim, Bheki Mseleku, Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Fezile Christopher Columbus Ngcukana, Duke Makasi, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Nduduzo Makhathini, Afrika Mkhize and Bokani Dyer.

Featuring woodwind, brass and rhythm sections, the ensemble will be joined by guest soloist Abraham Mennen on tenor saxophone.

Works to look forward to:

Yakhal’ Inkomo
Nants’ Inkululeko
Mra
Mamelodi
Nomkhosi
Mike’s Mood
Echoes of You
Calypso Minor
Xhensa
Vuvuzela

For this concert, the audience will be seated on the Aula stage alongside the musicians, creating an intimate jazz setting rather than a traditional auditorium experience. Seating is limited to 150 guests.

Tickets include a light meal and refreshments. A wine bar will be available, with wine sold separately.

Date:           29 August 2026
Time:          18:30 for 19:00
Venue:        Aula Auditorium Stage
Tickets:      R250 per person
Bookings:  Tixsa.co.za
Queries:     [email protected] or [email protected]