Some of the performers at the Voices against Gender-Based Violence Concert.UKZN Hosts Voices against Gender-Based Violence Concert
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music within the College of Humanities and iSupport Creative Business hosted a Voices against Gender-Based Violence concert to raise funds for the KZN Network on Violence against Women.
The online concert, which was part of the regular Unlocked Music Sessions, brought together 25 vocalists from diverse genres and generations. Durban jazz favourites: Zoe The Seed, Thulile Zama, Debbie Mari, Natalie Rungan, and Xolisa Dlamini were part of the line-up, as were the popular NOSIHE, Zethe, Sam Landers, Skye Wanda and Toya DeLazy.
Other participants included singer-songwriters Haylea Heyns, Simthandile and Chloe Clark, sisters Vanessa Moodley and Jessica Chaz who are based in Canada, and South African born opera vocalist Bronwen Forbay, now based in the US.
Joining this impressive line-up were Mimi Mtshali, Maya Spector, Thandeka Ndlovu, Thandeka Dladla, and Shelly McLean. Male vocalists were Rob Warren, Rene Tshiakanyi, Kwena Ramahuta and opera lecturer Lionel Mkhwanazi.
‘The funds raised will be used to empower women and young girls in communities through structured information sessions. It is crucial to provide reliable information, support and expertise to maximise their safety and meet their needs,’ said Network Director Ms Cookie Edwards.
The KZN Network on Violence against Women was established in 1996 and is a provincial coalition working with key stakeholders to take action to prevent the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence and HIV.
Words: Melissa Mungroo
Photographs: Supplied