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#Press | Solomon Willy in Daily Sun

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Lungani Gumede Plays Seaman’s Corner (Hammarsdale) on 9 July

Lungani Gumede is a trumpet player, vocalist, composer and arranger. His music is a reflection of his musical history. It entails the sentiments of Afro Jazz, emotions of West Africa and the honesty of Maskandi. He grew up on the township of Mpumalanga, Hammersdale and currently still lives there (not far from Seaman’s Corner). He studied under the guidance of a classical trumpet player at the University of KwaZulu Natal. After his studies he explored the arts around Durban by playing in various bands. Gumede then joining the IlLIMA band in which he spent four years. He shared stages with the likes of Themba Mkhize, Gloria Bosman and Sipho Gumede.

As an experienced musician, he has exhibited his own repertoire in and around the city of Durban and in 2009 he was chosen to perform at the Hazelmere Jazz Festival. Also during the World Cup he performed on all Big stages. He has spent time in Johannesburg where he was mentored by great musicians, such as Themba Mkhize, Herbie Tsoaeli and others.

 Gumede says: “People should look forward to something different and original, I will perform songs that I composed myself and that are inspired by life stories anyone can relate to”

Personnel

Lungani Gumede – vocals and trumpet

Sanele Phakathi – keys

Sbu Zondi – drums

Ildo Nandja – bass

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Forthcoming, straight outta KZN!