Durban Arts presents free lunch hour concerts every Wednesday on the City Hall steps starting at 13h00. Concerts lined up for August are August 4 which features Zasiye. This Afro fusion band was formed five years ago in the Stable Theatre by resident musicians. On August 11, there’s the Amazing Boys and Omakhulel ‘Endleleni: This group hails from eMatendeni and they peform umbhaqanga, umgxoba nyawo and mas’kanda music including dancing. Their leader is Bjheki Mavundla.

On August 18, Sukuma takes the stage. This Afro fusion band was formed more than six years ago in KwaMashu and this appearance on the Steps will be their “so-called” top break. Lovers of gospel music should head for the Steps on August 25 for the performance by Mighty Cloud of Peace (MCP), a multi-award winning gospel group from Pinetown led by Leonard Ntombela.