TRUMPETER, lecturer and composer Mandisi Dyantyi puts a twist on everything he does, musically speaking.
He’s been featured as a session musician by various popular artists over the years.
He’s decided to give music fans a taste of his own original music through his debut album Somandla, which has received a Sama nomination.
He’ll showcase his music talent alongside his band at the National Arts Festival’s Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, tomorrow.
“I know a lot of people know me as a session trumpeter, conductor, singer and composer.
“But in essence it’s all me. In Somandla I made a decision to showcase all my gifts.
“I’ve worked hard to master them over the years, so the album is a celebration of that.”
He said the album also gives music lovers a chance to enjoy his love of choral music.
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