Durban Arts holds a free lunch-hour concert every Wednesday from 13h00 to 14h00 on the City Hall Steps. Organised by Patrick “Big Boy” Zungu, these feature a wide range of talent of all styles of music. For details, phone Patrick on (031) 312-1236.

The concert programme for January sees Mothoko and Vuthela perform on January 12. This is a maskanda music group whose dancing routines are reputed to be excellent. Connie Nomashinga takes the stage on January 19 with a programme of Afro maskanda music led by Connie Miya. The style changes to Afro jazz for the concert on January 26 which will feature Lalela, a Bluff based band which embraces all styles and cultures.