Durban – Pianist and composer Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane returns to the stage with his long-time collaborators Dalisu Ndlazi (bass) and Riley Giandhari (drums) for a performance as the “Mash Trio” at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, UKZN on 18 February 2026.
Rooted in rich African sonic traditions and guided by the trio’s musical connection, Mash Trio’s live set moves between
soulfulness, groove, and improvisation.
The evening will draw from Mashiloane’s most loved compositions spanning 2016 to 2025, alongside spontaneous moments that can only happen in real time. All shaped by home, memory, and the quiet power of shared experience.
“Our chemistry is the kind that can’t be manufactured. It’s built over years of listening, really listening, to each other,” says Dr. Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane.
“Expect special guests, surprises, and a sound experience that celebrates the heartbeat of the people.
“If you’ve seen Mash Trio before, you already know: we aim to leave people with a feeling they can’t quite name, but they’d want it again.”
Dr. Mashiloane, a pianist, composer, and UKZN Academic, whose work bridges scholarship and performance, is at the centre of Mash Trio.
Dr. Mashiloane is a senior lecturer at UKZN who holds a PhD in Music with research that explores South African Jazz identity and the cultural “sound of home” that shapes contemporary expression.
Dr. Mashiloane is joined by two of South Africa’s most in-demand collaborators: bassist Dalisu Ndlazi, whose tone and musical adaptability have made him a trusted anchor across contemporary jazz stages.
Ndlazi’s musical foundations were shaped in Umlazi, where his journey began at the Siyakhula Community Development Centre.
Ndlazi was selected as National Schools Big Band bassist at the Standard Bank Youth Jazz Festival (2012), later serving as national youth band bassist in 2015.
In another milestone, Ndlazi attended the Louis Armstrong Summer Camp in New Orleans, U.S., in 2019, which saw his profile rise on the South African jazz circuit.
Riley Giandhari (Riley G) is a Durban-based drummer, composer, and producer who began playing at age three.
He was inspired by his father, drummer Pravin Giandhari.
Riley G studied jazz at UKZN and holds a Master’s in Music (Summa Cum Laude).
His other accolades include two SAMRO Overseas Scholarship awards (2018) and Mzansi Jazz Awards nominations (2020) for his artistry and debut album.
The performance will also feature acclaimed saxophonist Sisonke Xonti as a guest artist.
Event Details
Event: Sibusiso Mashiloane – Mash Trio Live
Date: 18 February 2026
Time: 17:30
Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, UKZN (Durban)
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2
Tickets: R70 – R130
Bookings: Via Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1586170476
This event is set to be a powerful prelude to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival next month.
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