On March 20, Jazz @ Suncoast will host Babalwa & Friends which is made up of Babalwa Mentjies on vocals; Bongani Sokhela (bass); Bonani Mambi (piano) and Ayanda Sikade (drums).

Although new to the jazz scene, this band but comprises some of South Africa’s most well-known and talented musicians and was recently seen wowing crowds at Rivets. They perform Afro Jazz and focus on Jazz standards.