Rootsmusic from Southern Africa

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ROOTS MUSIC FROM Southern Africa 14TH EDITION JAZZMED wurde 2006 von Thomas Pfleger gemeinsam mit Stefan Pelzl und Robert Schönherr gegründet. Die Eigenkompositionen orientieren sich musikalisch an R&B, Pop,Latin Jazz und souligen Stilelementen und klingen gleichermaßen melodisch wie groovig. Gemeinsam mit ihren Special Guests des Abends -Stefanie Pitsch, und Vusa Mkhaya lädt JAZZMED zu einem festlichen Abend voller musikalische Vielfalt und Emotion. Das Publikum erwartet eine stimmungsvolle Mischung aus Jazz, R’n’B, Latin, Pop und Funk – feinfühlig, groovend un voller Lebensfreude. Besetzung: Thomas Pfleger: guitar, Stefan Pelzl: alto saxophone, flute, Wolfgang Schuller: bass, Robert Schönherr: piano, Werner Mras: drums Special Guests: Stefanie Pitsch: vocals, Vusa Mkhaya: vocals Blessings Nqo Nkomo & Rhythms Afro Band Blessings „Nqo“ Nkomo is a Zimbabwean musician, composer, and vocalist known for his work in world music and traditional African genres. Based in Vienna, Austria, he has built an international career both as a solo artist and as a member of several prominent musical groups. Musical Groups Insingizi: Nqo is a founding member of this award-winning a cappella trio, which specializes in the traditional „Imbube“ style of Southern Africa. MoZuluArt: A collaborative project that fuses traditional Zulu music with classical compositions, particularly those of Mozart. The group was founded by Nqo alongside Vusa Mkhaya Ndlovu, Ramadu, and Roland Guggenbichler. Musical Fusion: His work blends traditional a cappella with gospel and world music. His lyrics often address themes of God, family, love, and cultural preservation. Key Albums: Mbube and Gospel from Southern Africa (2008) Impilo Iyajika (2021) Isilungu (2022) Siyabonga Makhosi (2025) Notable Tracks: Popular songs include „Isililo Sentandane,“ „Bhula Sangoma,“ and „Thandaz International Recognition: As part of Insingizi, he won the Prix France Musiques du Monde in 2010. Cultural Impact: His music has been