Nomfundo Xaluva

Join us at Sankayi for two nights of live music with multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, composer and educator Nomfundo Xaluva, on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026.Nomfundo is one of South Africa’s distinctive jazz voices, combining her work as a performer and composer with a strong commitment to music education. She holds a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Cape Town, where her research focused on Miriam Makeba, and an Executive MBA from Henley Business School.Her musical journey includes performances at major festivals such as the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and Joy of Jazz. In 2025, she released her third album, Ndilapha, which received critical praise and award nominations.Experience Nomfundo’s music in the intimate setting of Sankayi, where the musicians and audience share a close connection and the music takes centre stage.Two Nights at SankayiNomfundo Xaluva performs on both Friday 20 November and Saturday 21 November 2026. Choose the night that suits you and join us for an evening of live jazz.Event DetailsDates: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026Doors open: 18:00Music starts: 20:00Tickets: R400Venue: Sankayi Jazz Room, Morningside, JohannesburgGuests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks and allow enough time for orders to be served before the music begins.Sankayi is a listening space. We ask guests to respect the musicians and fellow audience members by keeping conversation and noise to a minimum during performances.Seating InformationWe're continuing to refine our seating arrangements and appreciate your patience. We know selecting seats around a table can be tricky, and we're happy to move tables where possible to help guests sit together.If you need assistance with your booking or seating, please contact us on +27 50 053 3133, and we'll be happy to help.We look forward to welcoming you to Sankayi for two nights with Nomfundo Xaluva.