McCoy Mrubata and Siyabulela

A true living legend of South African Jazz, saxophonist McCoy Mrubata has transformed the Jazz sound of the country in a career entering its fifth decade. Building upon a seamless integration of Jazz with South Africa’s own mbaqanga style as well as the musical and rhythmic languages of Xhosa musical traditions, Mrubata offers music that is joyously listenable, profoundly danceable, and distinctly South African.

Premiering his latest band Siyabulela (“we give thanks”) in 2023, Mrubata now tours with this quartet, a unique blend of American and South African artists.A true living legend of South African Jazz, saxophonist McCoy Mrubata has transformed the Jazz sound of the country in a career entering its fifth decade. Building upon a seamless integration of Jazz with South Africa’s own mbaqanga style as well as the musical and rhythmic languages of Xhosa musical traditions, Mrubata offers music that is joyously listenable, profoundly danceable, and distinctly South African.

Premiering his latest band Siyabulela (“we give thanks”) in 2023, Mrubata now tours with this quartet, a unique blend of American and South African artists.