Zenzele Mthembu-Salter, a bassist and composer from Cape Town, is making waves in the European improv and jazz scene.

 

 

Currently based in Amsterdam and studying jazz bass at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Zenzele blends traditional South African rhythms—such as kwela, maskandi, and township jive—with contemporary influences from jazz, hip-hop, gospel, and house.

This event showcases his debut album ‘Future Kwela,’ featuring energetic live performances and genre-blending sounds. Don’t miss this fresh new sound brought to Cape Town by Zenzele and his talented band.

 

 

Band members:

– Bass & vocals: Zenzele Mthembu-Salter
– Saxophone: Gilson Amaral
– Guitar: Khaya Mthembu-Salter
– Guitar: Uviwe Caso
– Drums: Timothy Fortes

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