Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane

Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane is a Durban-based, South African pianist and composer of remarkable skill and passion, hailed as an authority on South African music. After exploring his craft for many years, seeking to capture its essence and the feeling of being "at home," he is currently focusing on his PhD at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where he also lectures in music theory.

Since 2016, Mashiloane has released an album a year, winning 7 awards and being nominated for 8 more, including the SAMAs, Urban Music, Mzantsi Jazz, Humanities and Social Sciences Award and AFRIMA Awards. His extraordinary list of collaborations with some of the top South African musicians spans over a decade, and he has also performed in several countries, including Tanzania, the USA, and Mozambique.

This year is a huge one for the celebrated musician, as his seventh album, Izibongo, is due for release. With anticipation building, the artist has promised a collection of thoughtfully composed pieces that pay homage to the power of gratitude. The title, 'Izibongo', takes its inspiration from the African tradition of reciting praise poetry and songs to honour people and accomplishments. As with all of his work, the artist has poured his heart and soul into this album, and the listener can expect an emotional and powerful journey of self-reflection.

Now a key figure in South African Jazz, Mashiloane is sure to reach even greater heights in his promising career.