South Africa’s vibrant jazz scene receives a powerful new chapter as the acclaimed ensemble DaniMali, led by celebrated saxophonist and composer Nhlanhla Mahlangu, embarks on their Dialogues Across Provinces tour. Happening from 23 July to 2 August 2025, the five-date interprovincial tour promises audiences an unforgettable fusion of Afro-Jazz, cultural dialogue, and creative unity.

The tour is proudly presented in collaboration with Concerts SA, the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, DaniMali NPC, Makhubeng Music, and Urban Zulu, and is designed to celebrate jazz as a living, breathing language of memory and cultural transmission. Traversing Gauteng and culminating in Cape Town, the tour aims to unite communities through sound, storytelling, and a deep reverence for indigenous knowledge systems.

“Jazz is our memory in motion. This tour is about creating meaningful conversations – between generations, provinces, and art forms, and honouring the indigenous knowledge systems that shape our sound. I am so excited to be bringing this to life through this tour and look forward to receiving audiences and colleagues within the industry alike.”

said Mahlangu

Dialogues in Motion: A Sonic Journey Across South Africa

The Dialogues Across Provinces tour underscores the ensemble’s commitment to fostering cultural conversations through performance. Each stop is more than a concert – it is a platform for connection, reflection, and shared celebration.

Tour Schedule:

• 23 July – Botaki Ba Afrika, Pretoria, Gauteng
• 24 July – Black Labone, Pretoria, Gauteng
• 26 July – Beatrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
• 27 July – UNISA Miriam Makeba Hall, Pretoria, Gauteng
• 2 August – Selective Live, Cape Town, Western Cape

A Collaboration of Vision and Values

In alignment with the project’s mission, the tour is powered by partnerships that reflect its ethos of creativity, heritage, and community-building. The University of South Africa (UNISA) offers academic and institutional support, while Concerts SA’s Music Mobility Fund—alongside Festival Enterprise Catalyst, SAMRO, and the National Treasury Jobs Fund—fuels the tour’s development and outreach.

Urban Zulu, South Africa’s iconic ready-to-wear and bespoke fashion label, joins as the official fashion partner, bringing a bold aesthetic statement to the tour’s visual identity.

Stay Connected

Follow the journey online by following @nhlanhladanimali on Instagram and Dali Masila on Facebook. Engage with the movement using the official hashtags:

#DaniMaliTour2025 #JazzDialogues #AfroJazz #UbuntuInMusic #ConcertsSA #HughMasekelaLegacy #UrbanZuluSounds #MakhubengMusic #DaniMaliNPC

Experience the rhythm, remember the roots, and reimagine unity—through jazz.