Prelude to CTIJF: Sibusiso Mashiloane’s Mash Trio live at UKZN’S Centre for Jazz and Popular Music

In the lead up to his performance at theCape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIFJ)in March, pianist and composerSibusiso Mash Mashiloanereturns to the stage with his long-time collaborators DalisuNdlazi (bass) and Riley Giandhari (drums) for a Rooted in rich African sonic traditions and guided by the trio’s musical connection, Mash Trio’s live set moves betweensoulfulness, groove and improvisation. Rooted in rich African sonic traditions and guided by the trio’s musical connection, Mash Trio’s live set moves between The evening will draw from Mashiloane’s most loved compositions spanning 2016 to2025, alongside spontaneous moments that can only happen in real time. The evening will draw from Mashiloane’s most loved compositions spanning 2016 to 2025, alongside spontaneous moments that can only happen in real time.

All shaped by home, memory and the quiet power The 2026 Cape Town International Jazz Festival will be held in March. “Our chemistry is the kind that can’t be manufactured. It’s built over years of listening, really listening, to each other.

Expectspecial guests, surprises, and a sound experience that celebrates the heartbeat of the people,” Mashiloane said. He added: “If you’ve seen Mash Trio before, you already know: we aim to leave people with a feeling they can’tquite name, but they’d want it again.” He added: “If you’ve seen Mash Trio before, you already know: we aim to leave people with a feeling they can’t