South African Jazz: Mbaqanga

The Johannesburg-based all-star band Uhadi joined us in New York in April 2014 to celebrate 20 years of democracy in South Africa. While here, they helped introduce us to various forms of South African Jazz, including the style Mbaqanga.
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McCoy Mrubata - Tenor Saxophone
Feya Faku - Trumpet
Paul Hanmer - Piano
Herbie Tsoaeli - Bass
Justin Badenhorst - Drums
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Aaron Chandler - Sound Engineer
Richard Emery - Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins - Producer
Recorded April 5, 2014

[@Thedude5007]

If anyone was wondering what the song title is, it's McCoy Mrubata - Face the music

[@nsf574]

4:06 i always enjoy the music more when the musician is clearly enjoying himself. The enthusiasm is contagious! :)

[@alexmwesa]

I notice mbaqana jazz idiom has more varied use of chords compared to marabi jazz centred on a repeatetive chord cycle. I love that you give some insight into the stylistic components. Thank you for these videos

[@3340steve]

Let's not forget the RHYTHM that is in the music of BABY DODDS. Thank you for posting this valuable lesson in African Music. The sound of this music is a healing sound.

[@Phantomsbreath]

The casual way the drummer flips his sticks gets me. Doesn't miss a beat and looks damn stylish!

[@rubenmaepa6507]

Mbaqanga is refreshing oldies minds.

[@obietsimane9972]

if you dont mind me asking , how does one define mbaqanga jazz ? I've seen some liken it more to jazz and others to maskandi. Struggling to define it on its own. is it just a type of jazz born in a different region of South Africa?

[@agneslagarrue7986]

all theses videos are so interesting , thanks, from france :)

[@makhosonkefab9566]

We love you

[@philipdevilliers9948]

Hey that's Herbie Tsoali? Legend :) Enjoying your lessons, preparing for my first ever public scat solo in a production!!!

[@syandakunene1315]

Wow what a great talent 🤩🙌🙌

[@royalhartigan]

great feel!

[@medupemokone8503]

you guys deserve to be paid a lot of money to play. Do you play somewhere?

[@elizabethhoaes6023]

WONDERFULLL MUC

[@JazzAcademy]

+Elizabeth Hoaes Glad you like it! There's a new SA Jazz lesson video posted here: ruclips.net/video/NznMBXbDSkI/видео.html

[@aregaali8371]

Who are the musicians?

[@kesiahmotaung4350]

what song is this?

[@Thedude5007]

McCoy Mrubata - Face the music