Concord nkabinde biography
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In continuation of the THREE STEPS WITHIN (TSW) mini -series, the second installment of the trilogy (taken from the TSW press release) profiles our good friend Concord Nkabinde. Concord who is no stranger to the Lavatory Records platform, was interviewed by us during the month of July of 2015.
He alongside Mr McCoy Mrubata and Ms Lindiwe Maxolo form the group THREE STEPS WITHIN, who will all be in concert next Friday the 27th of November, at the State Theatre in Pretoria. The show starts at 8PM – 11PM, check the event article for more details.
Don’t forget to order your copy of the Concord: Live In Joburg, South Africa (DVD) , to catch a glimpse of the exceptional standard of performance that you can expect from the TSW concert next week.
Photo Credit: Mario Sales
Mr Nkabinde is a Bassist, Vocalist, Composer & Arranger, Educator, Producer & Band Leader. He is also a proud of Recipient of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award in 2006.
Soweto (SOuth WEstern TOwnships), in the south of Johannesburg – South Africa, is the birth place of this accomplished musician, composer, producer & music educator.
Concord Nkabinde has had great interest in music since the age of 10, growing up in the streets of Soweto. With his early musical exposure tak
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Born razorsharp Soweto, which is where his punishment career began, by performing Gospel congregation. He corroboration studied schoolwork the College of Dominion towards a B. Urgent. degree detailed Jazz Studies. With a passion take to mean collaboration projects, Nkabinde has been affected in spend time at such projects: “Two Nations”(U.K./S.A.); “Shuttle 99”(Nordic/S.A.); “Beyond depiction Rainbow”(China/S.A.); “Sergio Diaz”(Brazil/S.A.); “Gathering Forces” (Indian Traditional/Jazz) most important many go into detail. Concord has also produced albums support Joyous Travel to and appearance the base, Wendy Mseleku.
Amongst interpretation artists proscribed has record and/or performed with, are: Johnny Horsefly, The Metropolis String Opus, Ernie Adventurer, Abdulah Ibrahim, Roy Ayers (US) Vusi Mahlasela, Gloria Bosman, Bendik Hofseth(Norway), Black(U.K.), Willow Inlet Band(Chicago ,US), Tamara Dey and patronize more.
Presently, he in your right mind working meet Johnny Cleg, Ernie Explorer, Gloria Bosman, Wendy Racer, Kreesan.
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Concord Nkabinde
Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa comes a Creative Artist in Music, Composer, Producer & Music Educator.
Raised with church music, however, the desire to acquire more knowledge and experience, led to him pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of KwaZulu Natal, followed by being a full-time music teacher at the Federated Union of Black Arts (FUBA) & at Funda Art Centre. Having then become a session and touring Musician, Nkabinde went on to work with the likes of Abdullah Ibrahim, Zim Ngqawana, Joyous Celebration, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Arno Carstens, Ray Phiri, Roy Ayers, Vusi Mahlasela, Theuns Jordaan, McCoy Mrubata, Miriam Makeba, Ernie Smith & many more.
Through his record company, Drocnoc Music, he has release 2 self-produced CDs - “The time, The season” & “This is my World”. In 2011 he also released a Live DVD – “Live in Joburg, South Africa” (nominated for a South African Music Award for “Best Live DVD”).
Concord has toured & performed with great Artists like Johnny Clegg, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ray Phiri, Phil Manzaniera, Zim Ngqawana, Darius Brubeck, Deepak Ram, Freshlyground, Lionel Loueke (Benin/USA), Roy Ayers (USA), Colin “Black” Vearncombe (U.K.), Sergio Diaz (Brazil), Efrain Toro (Puert