Tonight 6.00 pm CET Alex bee exploration of jazz Interview with Wowo Mdau
Tonight we bring you with honor a bit artist from South Africa Wowo Mdau
Artist Profile Worship "Wowo” Mndau is a pianist, composer, songwriter, producer and recording artist. His original compositions reflect a great diversity of style. He is best known for fusing Afro and Contemporary Jazz influences to create a sound that is distinctly "Wowo Mndau". Wowo Mndau, a resident, born and bred in Pretoria, Mamelodi, (South Africa) spends most of his time on “keys. He attended School at Zakhele Primary School, and then Mamelodi High School where he completed Matric. He was 1st introduced to basic Piano lessons by his uncle, better known as Bra Dan, who taught him traditional Hymns, then he played in church where his talent was nourished, he later studied Music Theory at Unisia where his passion for Jazz developed. Purple Chilli Events Concepts, Artist Manager: Madu Mndau, Email madu@purplechillievents.co.za, Mobile: +2784 4002407 L i v e J a z z
Wowo Mndau has three recorded albums. His debut album, titled It's a Beautiful Day, released in 2010, his second album titled Uthando Lwami released in March 2015, and his 3rdalbum titled Hills and Streams released in 2021 under Meek Music, his own independent record label. He featured great artists, to create the Contemporary Jazz-influenced album onIt’s a beautiful day. The album Uthando Lwami, is an Afro-soul sound, featuring amazing vocalists including Bongi Silinda, Idols SA season 10 runner up, all albums are available for downloads on various platforms. Hills and Streams A full 10 track contemporary Jazz album, with different sounds which aims to accommodate local and international Jazz lovers. This album can be purchased or Streamed online at Spotify, Deezer, and ITunes, etc. Purple Chilli Events Concepts, Artist Manager: Madu Mndau, Email madu@purplechillievents.co.za, Mobile: +2784 4002407
Hills and Streams is appreciated and enjoyed on international radio stations, countries like Brazil, Italy, Belgium, Mexico, USA, Canada, and France. Do stream, download, and enjoy this beautiful Purple Chilli Events Concepts, Artist Manager: Madu Mndau, Email madu@purplechillievents.co.za, Mobile: +2784 4002407 Scat with me... This blend of Electro, House Jazz, Nu-Jazz single is Wowo’s latest release. Beautiful melodies!!! This single is now available on Spotify, Deezer, Itunes, Youtube music, Amazon, and many more digital platforms.
He joined Sheraton Pretoria Hotel in 2004-2007 as an in-house Pianist, then moved to State Theatre Pretoria as a Music Teacher. Agent/Promoter for A2A, a Rock band from Madagascar, and currently produces local talent. He has produced Ndumi's soul jazz albumtitled “Run”. This artist is well received at several radio stations, like Power FM, Kaya FM and Ukhozi FM, and most SABC radio stations. One of his memorable performances was at the unveiling of Solomon Mahlangu Square in Mamelodi. His other performances were at the African Jazz Nights at state Theatre Pretoria. He accepts a limited number of private commissions each year, ranging from solo piano to full band works. His repertoire includes Jazz (his own), Ballads, Blues, Afro Soul, a range of ‘cover’ songs, and has done this for over 10 years.