Music Graduate Performs at Jazz Centre

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The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music featured recent BA (Music) graduate and Afro/soul/jazz vocalist, Ms Zethembiso Mdletshe, who performed most of her own compositions and a few covers.

Her experimental sounds dealt with various themes such as self-love, identity, womanhood and overcoming through adversity.

‘It was an honour to perform on this platform after I just gradated. I’ve always wanted the opportunity,’ said Mdletshe. ‘The UKZN Centre for Jazz stage is highly respected all over the country with some of the greatest musicians having performed there. So to be part of such great history is one of the greatest feelings,’ said Mdletshe.

She grew up singing in church which she believes was the foundation of her art. Mdletshe’s number one fan is her mother who always made her sing at weddings and parties. ‘I've always loved music. When I heard, it was possible to actually study music, I jumped at the chance to learn about music and how to perfect the little that I knew.’

Mdletshe is currently working on creating more of her own compositions and is performing around Durban. ‘There are plans for an album but at the moment I am perfecting my music and promoting ZETHE as a brand, building up my fan base and making sure I excel in my music career,’ she said.

Melissa Mungroo