Shwabada

World Première

Multi-instrumentalist, music historian and philosopher, Ndikho Xaba has led an extraordinary life dedicated to music and Africa. From his roots playing an organ at home to international stages, some shared with Sun Ra,  he has created music described as spiritual, eclectic and ground breaking. His first public performance in 1960 in ‘Mkhumbane’, the musical written by Alan Paton and Todd Matshikiza, set in motion events that culminated in his exile in the USA. His time in Chicago and his subsequent return to South Africa render precious insights in to the history of the country’s performing arts. Including rare archival footage of his early performances and accolades from some of South Africa’s greatest musical icons, this is an ode to a man “whom ‘Jazz’ is too small to define”.

Courtesy of the Director

On Wednesday the 8th of June, Sunshine Cinema will be hosting a free screening of Nhlanhla Masondo’s debut documentary, Shwabada about legendary multi-instrumentalist Ndikho Xaba as part of the 18th Encounters Documentary Film Festival. This is a film that is a musical ode to a man “whom Jazz is too small to define”. Come along, Malibongwe Restaurant will be serving food, and enjoy a movie powered by the African Sun! See the Facebook Event for more info.