Amathongo Akudala is a musical showcase written and performed by Mandilakhe Kilani. From his calling to be a singer, to his lived experiences and more; Amathongo Akudala will carry the audience with love, community, identity and spirituality and the pure intent of offering a chance to heal.
With a different approach to African jazz and spiritual awakening, Amathongo Akudala, blends song with spoken word. Kilani will be joined on stage by fellow local musicians who will be playing a variety of instruments during the performance.
Production Credits
Project assistant: Nothukela Mahambehlala
Music Director: Edgar Muzah
Lead Artist: Mandilakhe Kilani
Keyboardist: Mthokozisi Mabuza
Guitar: Mandilakhe Changa
Drums: Bomi Norexe
Bass: Edgar Muzah
Backing Vocalists: Portia Mengezeleli & Sibongile Tsoni
About the Artists
Singer, songwriter, poet and stage performer, Mandilakhe Kilani, is no stranger to the stage and has performed across the Eastern Cape and beyond. A solo performer who has shared the stage with the likes of Dumza Maswana, Poetic Soul and Xolani Faku during his lustrous career, which started in 2009. Kilani has also contributed to other notable projects as Abantu Development Agency's history re-imagined project and collaborated on a song with Xhanti Nokwali titled Singamandla.
Blending folk, soul and afro jazz into his music, Cradock-born Kilani brings his own original work to the stage where he blends his personal cultural background and experiences. An audio engineer by profession, Kilani’s work is also influenced by world music. Kilani’s repertoire includes sounds that are digitally created.
Publicity Info
- Venue: Mendi Centre
- Location: Mendi Arts Centre
- Ticket price: ZAR 100.00
- Programme type: Music
- Genre: Musical Performance or Concert
- Duration: 60 minutes
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Ages:
ALL AGES
- Suitable for All Ages