Tefo 'Talking Drum' Clan Comes to Alexander Upstairs

Expect simultaneous singing, grooves, poetry and more this Sunday from Tefo "Talking Drum" Mahola and his Clan. This is a new concept of his featuring original compositions and poetry with meaning. His compositional work depicts jazz and its musical influences into a big band performance.

Tefo Mahola is a multi-talented drummer, pianist, arranger, composer and poet in the world of music hailing from Gugulethu, Cape Town. His ear for music, love for playing new ideas and constant hunger for pushing to newer levels brings about a truly fresh and cooking sound. His musical career has had a budding start, having already toured and performed at festivals like Rocking the Daisies, Cape Town Jazz Festival, Oslo Jazz Festival and Muizenberg Jazz Festival to name a few, playing with many musical greats.

He is proficient in many genres and styles, but cites jazz as his favourite.

Book securely online with a credit card for any show at Alexander Upstairs by visiting shows.alexanderbar.co.za or reserve your ticket without paying (but miss out on the discount). The direct booking page for this particular show is alexanderbar.co.za/show/talkingdrum. You can also purchase tickets in person at the bar anytime during our regular opening hours (Mon - Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 3pm - midnight). For telephone inquiries: 021.300.1652.

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