Durban's Music Scene

Wander up to the upper level on Sunday evenings for some of the choicest jazz - from traditional to ambient. You will be expected to partake of a meal.

What a lovely setting to listen to jazz! Sit on the deck, overlooking the small craft harbour at the BAT Centre. Listen to some of the best township jazz in the city.

High on the hill over Durban at the University of Natal, listen to saxophonist Mfana Mlabo. On Friday, there is a band, while its jam time on Saturday.

For a midweek change, listen to jazz from both international artists and local groups.

There are smooth jazz distractions every Wednesday evening at 17.30. Cover is R5.

One of the oldest afro jazz spots. The action takes place between 13.330 and 16.30 on Sundays but phone before! Good, plain food and convivial company.

If you like old time standards, particularly swing, traditional jazz and blues, then Sunday afternoons are your time. Warm and friendly atmosphere.

Come and listen to some excellent music on the second floor of the Plaza Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Club was founded with the intention not only of providing a venue for established musicians but also to provide an environment that would encourage up and coming artists.

The first half of the usual Monday evening is devoted to aspiring musicians while the latter half is devoted to a featured artist.

Bring a blanket, a bottle of wine and a picnic basket and enjoy a variety of classical music at the Village Green on selected Sunday evenings at 17.30.

This venue provides talented black performers with the opportunity to show their musical skills. Lack of instruments usually means that they rely on exceptional vocal harmony alone. Wednesdays at 1pm.

This group of afficionados was formed to encourage local talented musicians by giving them the opportunity to perform in public.

The music is not confined to classical music but may also well include jazz. The Friends performs around 13 recitals a year, mainly at the Jewish Club and holds lectures before the weekly NPO concert.

A 22 strong orchestra specializing in lush, heavy, romantic music.

The Natal Philharmonic holds concerts at the beautiful Botanic Gardens on various Sunday evenings throughout the year. Come and bring a picnic and enjoy the wonderful music and the marvellous ambience.

There are free lunchtime concerts in term time on Mondays and students give recitals on Wednesdays and the public are invited to the end of year examinations.

There are both Western and Indian classical performances as well as crossover into African music and jazz. Performers in the department include the Choir and Vocal Ensemble, the Mosaic Group and the Melvin Peters Jazz Trio. There are free lunchtime concerts and evening recitals.

The choir performs a variety of music, both at home and abroad.

A well established choir that performs around the city.

Performs both symphonic choral works and other types of choral music.

Performs mostly sacred works

Sings mainly Baroque works and encourages young soloists.

One of Durban's best known choirs.