Pianist, composer and jazz philosopher Nduduzo Makhathini is one of the most influential voices in contemporary African jazz. Rooted in Zulu traditions, grounded in academic scholarship (PhD in music), and guided by a singular artistic vision, he bridges sacred ritual with modern improvisation.
His latest album uNomkhubulwane (Blue Note Records) is named after the mythological Zulu goddess of rain, fertility, and creation. And the music reflects that: rhythmically charged, meditative, and infused with ceremonial energy.
Makhathini has collaborated with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Black Coffee, Richard Bona and Shabaka Hutchings, but his expression moves beyond comparison.
