Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (26 May 1984) is a South African jazz musician. He is a pianist, composer, educator, arranger and award winner [1] who studied jazz at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.[2][3]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sibusiso Joseph Mashiloane |
| Also known as | Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane |
| Born | 26 May 1984 Bethal, South Africa |
| Genres | South African jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, educator |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | sibumash |
Biography
editMashiloane was born in Bethal. He started playing music in church and went on to study music professionally. He has a Masters in Jazz Performance and graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His albums include Amanz' Olwandle (2016) and Rotha – A Tribute to Mama (2017). Amanz' Olwandle won two Mzantsi Jazz Awards for Best Jazz album. Rotha was nominated for the Afrima Awards for best Best African Jazz. He lectures at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Music School. His intent is to teach and organize live music performances with his students, focusing on South African composers.[4][5][6][7][8]
Discography
edit- Amanz' Olwandle - 2016
- Rotha - A Tribute to Mama - 2017
- Closer to Home - 2018
- Amanzi Nemifula : Umkhuleko - 2020
- Ihubo Labomdabu - 2021
- Music from my People - 2022
- Izibongo - 2023
Awards
edit- Amanz' Olwandle – Mzantsi Jazz Awards 2017– 2 Awards for Best Jazz Album, public vote and jury.[4]
- Rotha - All Africa Music Awards 2018 – nominated for Best African Jazz and Best Male in Southern Africa.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Durban-based pianist and composer Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane wins All Africa Music Award | DESTINY Magazine". www.destinyconnect.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane". Musicinafrica.net.
- ^ "Sibusiso Mashiloane - The Orbit – Jazz Club & Bistro – Johannesburg". Theorbit.co.za.
- ^ a b "Winners-2017 - Mzantsi Jazz Awards". Zajazzawards.co.za. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ a b "All Africa Music Awards - 5th-AFRIMA-Nominees-List". Afrima.org. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Earthy grunts of Zulu Blues: A Journey with pianist Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane". Alljazzradio.com. 6 November 2017.
- ^ "Sibusiso "Mash" Mashiloane @The Jazzy Rainbow - Concerts SA". Concertssa.co.za.
- ^ "Music Interview: Sibusiso Mashiloane - Downbeat Dances, or Uniqueness, Again". 15 January 2021.