Bhudaza On His Journey As A Jazz Artist

Jazz star who goes by the name Bhudaza Mapefane spoke of his journey as a Jazz artist and his performance at the Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz Festival this past weekend.

It has been five years since Bhudaza performed in a huge stage to so many people, the performance at the Festival was a massive comeback. Prior the event, the musician got in an interview with Sowetan Live where he expressed how happy he was to perform after so much time.

“I’m returning five years later and I’m delighted. Every time I come there’s a huge developments.I do attend even when I’m not performing. It would be my first time at the Sandton Convention Centre. I think I will love it and I look forward to my debut there,” said Mapefane. Being at the Joy of Jazz is one of those milestones, it’s one of the biggest stages in SA. To perform alongside international artists is great because we learn from each other.”

Adding to his statement the Jazz muso went on to say that his music is influenced by day-to-day life. “My music is influenced by day-to-day activities such as current affairs and politics. We are lucky to have a prime minister who is a jazz enthusiast and is supportive of the arts. I haven’t met him yet but I wish to send him my congratulations and let him know that now is the time for art to shine.I grew up in the AME church. I love my tradition and culture but I’m still Christian,” he said.