True Story

Description

Described by Zimbabwean journalist Liam Brickhill as "a new star in the southern sky," and by his legendary mentor, Bra Johnny Mekoa, as "the future Jonas Gwangwa," Malcolm Jiyane is a cornerstone of the contemporary South African jazz scene. From his teenage years, it was under Mekoa's guidance that Jiyane developed his prodigious talents to become the multi-instrumentalist he is today. What Theon Cross is to the tuba, Malcolm is to the trombone, although his ability to embody musical production extends well beyond a single instrument. His work so far includes, among other things, film music (which he composed in his teenage years) and a debut album UMDALI (which means "creator" in Zulu), which has been acclaimed by all, including a 5-star review (and a nomination for Album of the Month) from The Guardian. In 2024, Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O (Tree-O is the name of his band) returns with his second album 'TRUE STORY', an exploration of the current state of the rainbow nation through a series of songs inspired by real people and their stories.