After a long hiatus from performing concerts due to an unforeseen medical condition, Dr Madala Kunene returns to the stage with a special concert in his hometown of Durban.
In association with The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, Madala will be sharing the stage with award winning virtuoso and fellow KZN’er, Guy Buttery on Thursday, August 1st. Together as a duo, they have unearthed new musical landscapes, taking cyclical Zulu guitar patterns to the East and back again in a psychedelic layering of textures, deeply rooted in their home of KwaZulu-Natal.
Commonly referred to as the “King of the Zulu Guitar”, Madala Kunene was recently awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree by the University of KwaZulu-Natal for his ongoing contribution to the development of indigenous music.
As an internationally recognised musician, Guy Buttery enjoys invitations to play sell-out performances all over the globe. However, to simply label Guy Buttery as one of South Africa’s musical phenoms would be an injustice. His international role has surpassed merely performing concerts to foreign audiences. It has evolved into one as an ambassador of South African music, inspiring people across the world with his home-grown style.
Expect high dynamics, deep grooves, delicate African inflections and mind-bending string playing of an entirely new order, from two of South Africa’s most renowned artists.
