Legendary Zimbabwean guitarist, Louis Mhlanga, brings a captivating performance to chiesa di PAZZO LUPi.
Louis is respected as one of the greatest African jazz guitarists of our time. He has performed in many countries around the world (Brazil, France, Spain, the USA, and multiple African tours, to name a few) and unfailingly impresses audiences from all cultures and walks of life with his intuitive, inspiring and unique use of his instrument, the guitar.
Louis Mhlanga is a legend in the musical fraternity, the artists' artist, and his distinctive style of picking and plucking the guitar, what he calls the African guitar, is now being emulated by a host of young guitarists.
On the night before Valentine’s Day, expect a soulful musical journey that moves seamlessly between the earthy and the elegant, blending jazz, blues, and soul with the rich traditions of Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. An intimate fusion of ancestral rhythm and modern expression creates a warm, authentic African groove, perfect for easing into a weekend of love.
For this show, he performs on stage with Rob Watson (drums), Basi Mahlasela (percussion and vocals), Michael Phillips (base and vocals), and Siswe Mashinini (keyboards).