Catch Gregory Porter in Durban with special guests Nduduzo Makhathini and Omagugu

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter’s Durban International Convention Centre show on will feature pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini and singer-songwriter Omagugu, performing alongside each other.

These celebrated South African musicians have been married for more than a decade, having become friends while doing gigs together earlier in their careers.

Both were born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal.

Omagugu studied music at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Tshwane University of Technology and later, at the University of Fort Hare where she graduated with her Honours in Music. Similarly, Nduduzo completed his undergraduate studies at the UKZN and later completed both his Masters and PhD studies at the University of Stellenbosch.

Both artists are touring musicians with a significant catalogue of works from their own albums to being featured on many others, which marked important moments for the South African jazz archive.

As collaborators Omagugu and Nduduzo have performed at well-known festivals like the Winter Jazz Fest in New York, Avo Session in Switzerland, Mama Jazz in Mauritius and both the Joy of Jazz and the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, among many others.

The couple recently returned from two European tours this year. They have also had significant highlights such as a collaborative performance with another Grammy Award winner, DJ Black Coffee, at the CTIJF this year, while Nduduzo has received many international awards.

“Nduduzo is a rare breed, his ancestral connection through music allows safe passage for his audiences - and when with the angelic Omagugu beside him, this experience is heavenly.” says Greg Maloka of GRIZA Enterprises. 

Fellow Gregory Porter Love is King SA Tour promoter Tony Feldman concurs: “This is a unique opportunity for Durban jazz and music fans. Seeing both South African and international talent of this calibre on the same stage doesn’t happen often – it’s going to be a sensational show."

Porter’s three-city Love is King South African concert tour also includes Cape Town and Johannesburg. Tickets are on sale at showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za.

Porter live in South Africa in November for five concerts including GrandWest, Cape Town on November 12; Durban ICC on November 15 and he returns to Montecasino, Johannesburg for three engagements on November 20, 21 and 22.  Book now at Showtime.co.za or Ticketmaster.co.za. Tickets purchased via unauthorised websites will not be honoured. 

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