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Celebrating, Thembi Dunjana's new Sophomore: God Bless Ikapa, God Bless Mzantsi

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This Sunday, we celebrated one of South Africa’s most extraordinary piano talents, Thembi Dunjana has established herself as a star in Cape Town’s rich Jazz scene.

Drawing upon varied inspirations that range from the American influences of Coltrane, Silver, and McCoy to South African legends like Molelekwa and Mseleku.
Thembi released her Mzantsi jazz award winning project Intyatyambo in 2020.

And now she is back in 2024 with her follow up and sophomore project “ God Bless Ikapa. God Bless Mzantsi”
30 Jun 2024 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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