Sibusiso Mashiloane

Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane 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]

Sibusiso Mashiloane
Background information
Birth nameSibusiso Joseph Mashiloane
Also known asSibusiso Mash Mashiloane
Born26 May 1984
Bethal, South Africa
GenresSouth African jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, educator
InstrumentsPiano
Years active2002–present
Associated actsNduduzo Makhathini Moses Taiwa Molelekwa Bheki Mseleku
Websitesibumash.com

Biography

Mashiloane 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
  • Amanz' Olwandle - 2016
  • Rotha - A Tribute to Mama - 2017
  • Closer to Home - 2018
  • Amanzi Nemifula : Umkhuleko - 2020
  • Ihubo Labomdabu - 2021

Awards

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
  1. https://www.destinyconnect.com/2018/11/26/durban-based-pianist-and-composer-sibusiso-mash-mashiloane-wins-all-africa-music-award/
  2. "Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane". Musicinafrica.net.
  3. "Sibusiso Mashiloane - The Orbit – Jazz Club & Bistro – Johannesburg". Theorbit.co.za.
  4. "Winners-2017 - Mzantsi Jazz Awards". Zajazzawards.co.za. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  5. "All Africa Music Awards - 5th-AFRIMA-Nominees-List". Afrima.org. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  6. "Earthy grunts of Zulu Blues: A Journey with pianist Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane". Alljazzradio.com. 6 November 2017.
  7. "Sibusiso "Mash" Mashiloane @The Jazzy Rainbow - Concerts SA". Concertssa.co.za.
  8. https://www.brucedennill.co.za/music-interview-sibusiso-mashiloane-downbeat-dances-or-uniqueness-again/?fbclid=IwAR1-Bgm6nIvyPYwmkp0B-bpR4Av4JxpbMA--fe_KXVNfDBzrZ1XmWK76kAY
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