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Percussionist Tlale Makhene in Durban

Percussionist Tlale Makhene in Durban

Date: 2013-09-27
Tlale Makhene is one of South Africa's most remarkable drumming talents and has been in the music business for about 20 years. Highly regarded by musicians and musical fans alike, he has been featured in more than 300 jazz and world music albums and is a much sought after indigenous music teacher, session musician and performer.

His spiritual album, The Ascension of the Enlightened, is a sincere offering from a truly enlightened man. Born in Soweto, Tlale moved to Swaziland at a young age and began drumming at the age of four. Tlale Makhene has indeed been blessed. As a debut album, the quality and sophistication of the Ascension of The Enlightened is ageless and will be loved by many generations to come. The album was nominated and won the MTN SAMA award for Best contemporary Album. He was contending this category with established artists such as Hugh Masekela, Paul Hanmer, Water + Lights and Themba Mkhize.

"My ancestors remain close by to guide and protect me as long as I honour them and respect people"

On Sunday 06 October Tlale will be joined by Durban-based popular all-female jazz band Heels over Head. Heels over Head is on the door step of releasing new music in the form of an EP titled "Sondela" (to be released on Friday 08 November at KZNSA Gallery). The ladies will be featuring talented female instrumentalists Jane Baillie on violin and Arianna Carina on guitar.

For more information phone iSupport Music Business at: 031 7111 524.