Sisonke Xonti

Sisonke Xonti, Live at SankayiFresh off his uKholo album launch tour, with performances at Cape Town's Homecoming Theatre and Johannesburg's Market Theatre, saxophonist and composer Sisonke Xonti returns to Sankayi Jazz Room for an evening celebrating his music.Born in Cape Town, Sisonke is a distinctive voice in contemporary South African jazz. His music draws on the country's rich jazz heritage while embracing contemporary influences and new directions. Having shared the stage with artists including Nduduzo Makhathini, Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Tsoaeli, Salif Keita and Jimmy Dludlu, his latest album, uKholo, explores themes of faith, belonging and the experiences that shape our lives.Join us for an evening celebrating Sisonke's compositions, musical journey and contribution to South African jazz, in the intimate setting of Sankayi Jazz Room.Event DetailsDate: Friday, 27 November 2026Doors Open: 18:00Music Starts: 20:00Tickets: R400Venue: Sankayi Jazz Room, 3 Lower Road, Green Park Corner, 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.We're continuing to refine our seating arrangements and appreciate your patience. We know selecting seats around a table can sometimes be tricky, and we're happy to be flexible and 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 for an evening celebrating the music of Sisonke Xonti.Curated by Alex Productions in partnership with Sankayi Jazz Room.