Celebrating the Great Masters in Song & Composition

Herbie Tsoaeli graced the stage at the 2023 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Africa’s premier jazz festival, which took place on September 29 and 30 at the Sandton International Convention Centre. He presented a special project in tribute to the late Johnny Mbizo Dyani, a South African vocalist and pianist who was a pioneer of free jazz and world music.

He was joined by other talented bassists, Viwe Mkizwana and Dalusi Ndlazi, as well as vocalist Titi Lozipho, who paid tribute to Gloria Bosman, South African singer and composer who passed away recently. He also honoured other jazz masters who came before him, such as Dr Bheki Mseleku and Ntate Winston Mankunku.