Popular Durban saxophonist, Khaya “Hayane” Dlamini, is doing a three gig tour of KwaZulu-Natal, visiting the lower South Coast and Umlazi over month-end.

Hayane has shared stages with the best of the world. His Afro-Jazz grooves invite the listener into the rhythm of quality sound and jazz enthusiasts will remember him as the funky sax player from Sankomota, Sarafina 2, and the touring production of Isikhulu. He was also part of the Durban outfit Just Friends.

Hayane’s song Utshwala was nominated for a South African Music Award in the Afro category.

Catch Khaya and his trio at Mhawu High School, Engonyameni, Umbumbulu at 12 noon on June 25. Admission is free.

On June 26 he will be at Esayidi College on the KZN South Coast at 2 pm. Tickets R30 (R15 concessions).

And on June 28, fans can catch him at Lacoste Lounge, E 1137 Ntombela Road, Kwa-Mashu at 3 pm. Tickets R30 (R15 concessions) at the door.

Hayane is playing three gigs in KZN.

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