Prom 56: The South African Jazz Songbook
From the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Proms: Metropole Orkest, conducted by Marcus Wyatt, with vocalists Siyabonga Mthembu and ESKA, and saxophonist Soweto Kinch and tuba player Theon.
From the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Proms: Metropole Orkest, conducted by Marcus Wyatt, with vocalists Siyabonga Mthembu and ESKA, and saxophonist Soweto Kinch and tuba player Theon.
Presented by Sarah Walker, from the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Interval: Sarah's joined by Kevin Le Gendre to discuss the programme in the wider context of South African Jazz.
The South African Jazz Songbook
Siyabonga Mthembu (vocals)
ESKA (vocals)
Soweto Kinch (saxophones)
Theon Cross (tuba)
Metropole Orkest
Marcus Wyatt (conductor)
‘I don’t think any musician ever thinks about making a statement’, said Hugh Masekela, the late, great ’father of South African jazz’ – ‘I think everybody goes into music loving it.’ Tonight’s Prom showcases the most dynamic sounds in contemporary South African jazz, including those of Cry Freedom’s Jonas Gwangwa, genre-crossing composer Abdullah Ibrahim, Dudu Pukwana and Johnny Dyani of The Blue Notes, and saxophonist Winston Mankunku. Singer Siyabonga Mthembu makes a special appearance, together with Mercury Prize-nominated ESKA, double MOBO Award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch and tuba sensation Theon Cross. Plus, if there’s one group that’s absolutely guaranteed to set the Proms on fire, it’s Metropole Orkest – the globetrotting, genre-defying ensemble behind recent Proms tributes to Nina Simone, Charles Mingus and Quincy Jones.
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Music Played
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Siyabonga Mthembu, Metropole Orkest & Marcus Wyatt
Tete And Barbs In My Mind
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Metropole Orkest & Marcus Wyatt
Mra
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Soweto Kinch, Metropole Orkest & Marcus Wyatt
Angel Nemali
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Metropole Orkest & Marcus Wyatt
Bombella
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Eska & Theon Cross
The Click Song (Qongqothwane)
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Sjoerd Dijkhuizen, Metropole Orkest & Marcus Wyatt
The Age Of Inner Knowing
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Metropole Orkest, Marcus Wyatt, Siyabonga Mthembu & ESKA
Lakutshoni Ilanga
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Soweto Kinch, Metropole Orkest & Marcus Wyatt
Bantu
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Metropole Orkest, Marcus Wyatt & ESKA
Connected
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Metropole Orkest, Marcus Wyatt, Siyabonga Mthembu & ESKA
Stimela
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Soweto Kinch, Metropole Orkest & Marcus Wyatt
Yakhal' Inkomo
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Siyabonga Mthembu, Metropole Orkest & Marcus Wyatt
Diphororo
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Metropole Orkest, Marcus Wyatt, Siyabonga Mthembu, ESKA & Theon Cross
Annake Tassou
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Metropole Orkest, Marcus Wyatt, Siyabonga Mthembu & ESKA
Dear Africa
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