Sankayi Saturday Sessions is a brand-new recurring live music series in Morningside, showcasing some of South Africa’s finest contemporary musicians and bands.
Expanding on the success of the Sankayi Jazz Series, Saturday Sessions offers a relaxed and vibrant evening of outstanding live music in one of Johannesburg’s most distinctive dining venues.
Relaxed Saturday sets in the city
Each Sankayi Saturday Session is carefully curated to present exceptional artists across a range of contemporary genres while maintaining the high musical standard that has become synonymous with Sankayi.
Combined with outstanding food, drinks and hospitality, Saturday Sessions offer memorable nights out where great music and great company come together.
Sankayi Jazz Series & DJ Bob Present: The Afrikan Rekord
The Sankayi Saturday Sessions launch this July, and an exciting feature of the sessions is The Afrikan Rekord, a recurring vinyl experience curated by DJ Bob and friends, celebrating the rich musical heritage of Africa and its diaspora.
Blending jazz, funk, soul, Afrobeat, disco, Latin grooves and Outernational sounds, each session takes guests on a carefully curated musical journey played entirely on vinyl.
The Afrikan Rekord transforms Saturday evenings into a space for conversation, discovery and great music. Guests are invited to settle in, enjoy dinner, share a bottle of wine and experience an eclectic soundtrack that celebrates the depth and diversity of African and global musical culture.
Week 2 – Afrikan Rekord: DJ Bob with special guest Flames Shilowa
Week two of the September edition of the Sankayi Saturday Session features Johannesburg-based graphic designer, DJ and record collector Flames Shilowa joining DJ Bob, bringing his deep passion for African and electronic music to the turntables.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 12 September 2026 from 6pm
Where: Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge, Green Park Corner, Morningside, Johannesburg
Week 3 – Afrikan Rekord: DJ Bob with special guest Bathini Kowane
For the second Afrikan Rekord of September, Bathini Kowane returns to join DJ Bob on the decks.
A vinyl collector, fashion designer and sonic curator, Bathini brings a deep knowledge of African music to her selections, moving through jazz, West African rhythms and global grooves.
Cost: Free entry
When: Saturday, 19 September 2026 from 6pm
Where: Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge, Green Park Corner, Morningside, Johannesburg
Week 4 – Qadasi & Maqhinga
This dynamic duo closes out the September Saturday sessions.
Hailing from the heart of Zululand in South Africa, David “Qadasi” Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe are a South African Music Award (SAMA)-winning duo dedicated to preserving the rich traditions of Maskandi music while introducing its powerful sound to audiences around the world.
Blending authentic Zulu music with Western folk influences, they have earned widespread acclaim for their musicianship and captivating live performances.
Since joining forces in 2010, the duo has toured extensively throughout South Africa, the UK, Europe, and Asia, performing on international stages including London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall, and establishing themselves as leading ambassadors of contemporary Maskandi music.
Cost: From R400pp, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 26 September 2026 from 6pm to 10.30pm. Dinner and drinks open at 6pm and close at 7.30pm. Concert starts at 8pm
Where: Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge, Green Park Corner, Morningside, Johannesburg
Website: alexproductions.co.za
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 050 053 3133
Facebook: @Sankayi Jazz
Instagram: @sankayijazz
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