CCC: Cape Creative Collective
What inspires me when it comes to Nobuhle Ashanti is the source of her originality, what she draws from her life to compose her eloquent pieces. Her songs are narrations of her life and speak about her human experience in an honest way.
Zenith Phaal
March '23
Women play multiple roles in South Africa's jazz scene
It’s this title that I have been grappling with — what does it mean and why is the delineation “female jazz musician” necessary? Could there be alternative approaches that expands our understanding of women’s place, which would influence how we talk and write about, and view the role of women in the creative economy that includes jazz?
Tseliso Monaheng
18 Sep 2022
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Today's "hints and tips"
presented to you by CTBBJF
features Nobuhle Ashanti on piano!
The CTBBJF is renowned as one of South Africa's premier showcases of musical youthful talent. Unfortunately, this year our festival was cancelled due to Covid-19, but on a happier note, we have moved our festival online and have many musical treats in store for you.
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"Meet talented jazz pianist and composer, Nobuhle Ashanti"
Pianist Nobuhle Mazinyane is making her mark on Cape Town's jazz scene, after starting to perform with various bands already as a teenager.
She tells CapeTalk's Africa Melane that her passion for jazz developed as a kid growing up with two musician parents.
26th January 2020
