Every Wednesday, the Durban Arts Association holds free lunch-hour concerts on the City Hall Steps. These events provide a platform for top KZN talent and often feature new groups who have not appeared in the City before

September 1: The Jabulani Zulu Dancers from Endwedwe who are considered one of the best dance groups of their kind in KZN at present.

September 8: Afro Praises is a gospel group from Emlaza lead by Mbongeni Dube.

September 15: The Best Boys. This is a jazz, marabi and blues outfit from Chesterville, led by well-known guitarist Sandile “Shakes” Shange. “Don’t miss this one,” says Durban Arts concert co-ordinator Patrick “Big-Boy” Zungu.

September 22: High Roses is a group from Klaarwater made up of three singers, a drummer, a bassist, lead guitarist and organist. “Another superb group,” says Patrick

September 29: Mighty Perfect - a top class programme is expected from this Chesterville group which is led by Nonhlanhla Dlamini.

For more information on the Durban Arts lunch-hour concerts, contact Patrick “Bigboy” Zungu on 312-1236