When the NIROX Foundation and Gallery Momo came up with the concept of jazz concerts in the outdoor amphitheater of the NIROX Sculpture Park following an intimate performance by Zim Ngqawana at Nirox's music room, there was no way of telling that the second concert would be a tribute to the man who inspired the initiative and that he would no longer be with us.
On June 2nd 2013, the spirit of Zim Ngqawana lived on, when five of South Africa's finest jazz musicians performed live in the second Jazz In The Craddle concert, themed "Tribute To Zim". The musicians were Ayanda Sikade(drums), Feya Faku(Trumpet), Herbie Tsoaeli(bass), McCoy Mrybata(Saxophone) and Nduduzo Makhathini(Keys), who have all played with the late Zim Ngqawana in the past.
The concert was preceded by an exhibition in the sculpture park, and a performance by the Young Lions Love Ensemble. The event was well-attended by people of all ages, and every ticket came with a complimentary bottle of wine. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon : Well-behaved crowd, good wine and world-class jazz, in the Cradle of Humankind.
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