Rootsmusic from Southern Africa

ROOTS MUSIC FROM Southern Africa 14TH EDITION

JAZZMED wurde 2006 von Thomas Pfleger gemeinsam mit Stefan Pelzl und Robert Schönherr gegründet. Die Eigenkompositionen orientieren sich musikalisch an R&B, Pop,Latin Jazz und souligen Stilelementen und klingen gleichermaßen melodisch wie groovig. Gemeinsam mit ihren Special Guests des Abends -Stefanie Pitsch, und Vusa Mkhaya lädt JAZZMED zu einem festlichen Abend voller musikalische Vielfalt und Emotion. Das Publikum erwartet eine stimmungsvolle Mischung aus Jazz, R’n’B, Latin, Pop und Funk – feinfühlig, groovend un voller Lebensfreude.
Besetzung:
Thomas Pfleger: guitar, Stefan Pelzl: alto saxophone, flute, Wolfgang Schuller: bass, Robert Schönherr: piano, Werner Mras: drums
Special Guests: Stefanie Pitsch: vocals, Vusa Mkhaya: vocals

Blessings Nqo Nkomo & Rhythms Afro Band
Blessings „Nqo“ Nkomo is a Zimbabwean musician, composer, and vocalist known for his work in world music and traditional African genres. Based in Vienna, Austria, he has built an international career both as a solo artist and as a member of several prominent musical groups.
Musical Groups
Insingizi: Nqo is a founding member of this award-winning a cappella trio, which specializes in the traditional „Imbube“ style of Southern Africa. MoZuluArt: A collaborative project that fuses traditional Zulu music with classical compositions, particularly those of Mozart. The group was founded by Nqo alongside Vusa Mkhaya Ndlovu, Ramadu, and Roland Guggenbichler. Musical Fusion: His work blends traditional a cappella with gospel and world music. His lyrics often address themes of God, family, love, and cultural
preservation.
Key Albums: Mbube and Gospel from Southern Africa (2008) Impilo Iyajika (2021)
Isilungu (2022)
Siyabonga Makhosi (2025)
Notable Tracks: Popular songs include „Isililo Sentandane,“ „Bhula Sangoma,“ and „Thandaz
International Recognition: As part of Insingizi, he won the Prix France Musiques du Monde in 2010. Cultural Impact: His music has been featured in soundtracks, such as the
documentary Drakensberg: Barrier of Spears.
PASCAL LOPONGO & Band
Pascal Lopongo band is a 6 piece group from Congo based in Austria Vienna.Their music has been influenced by a variety of cultures from Congo.Its a fusion of African traditional,Congolese Rumba,Soukous and Afro pop, filled with harmonious singing and energetic Afro moves.