Afrika Mkhize is a South African Jazz pianist and composer. He is known for his contributions to the Cape Jazz and South African jazz scene. Mkhize has worked with various renowned musicians such as

Miriam Makeba Zenzile Miriam Makeba ( , ; 4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including African popular music, Afropop, ja ...

Sibongile Khumalo Sibongile Khumalo (24 September 1957 – 28 January 2021) was a South African singer and songwriter. She sang Classical music, classical, jazz, opera and traditional Music of South Africa, South African music. She was noted for singing at the in ...

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Hugh Masekela Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and f ...

. He has also released his own albums, including "Rainbow Nation" and "African Jazz and Percussion." Mkhize's music is often a fusion of jazz, African rhythms, and elements of South African traditional music. Mkhize comes from a musical family and is the son of renowned South Jazz pianist

Themba Mkhize Themba Mkhize is a South African jazz pianist and composer. Born in KwaZulu Natal, Mkhizehas played with South African bands including Bayethe and Sakhile. Early years Mkhize's interest in music was sparked at an early age. Over the years he has ...

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