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Jazz Star Vuyo Sotashe Talks South Africa, Studying Jazz At WPU, & The Sound of (Black) Music
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South African jazz vocalist (now based in Harlem) Vuyo Sotashe was the first male singer ever to place in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocal competition—and that’s just one of the many honors he has collected in the early days of a promising career. His path from South Africa to the Biggest Jazz Stages in the world has been amazing to watch! He is here to tell us about how it happened, why he chose William Paterson University, when can we get that debut album, and so much more!
He is the Vocal Director & Singer in "The Sound of (Black) Music" coming to NJPAC in Newark, NJ this November. The hills are alive with the sound of Black music! This groundbreaking concert reimagines Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music through an Afrofuturistic lens, combining familiar lyrics and melodies with jazz, soul, funk and hip hop. ]With unexpected arrangements and a message of unity and resilience, The Sound of (Black) Music is a must-see celebration of the power, beauty and rich cultural heritage of Black music in all its forms.
Grab tickets at www.NJPAC.org! Follow Vuyo on IG- @vuyosotashe to stay up to date on all his work!
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