Transatlantic Jazz Exchange

Transatlantic Jazz Exchange Through music, we bridge communities, celebrate diversity, ​embrace the universal language of jazz

01/07/2026

🎶 A Weekend of World-Class Music at the Transatlantic Cultural House! 🎶

Join us for two intimate concerts featuring some of South Africa’s finest musicians in the unique setting of the Transatlantic Cultural House, 7 Fenton Road, Salt River.

🎷 Saturday, 4 July | 7:30pm
McCoy Mrubata & Gary Wittner – Up Close
An intimate evening of jazz, stories and musical chemistry celebrating over 20 years of collaboration.
🍽️ Meals on sale | BYO welcome
🎟️ Book: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/383557-mccoy-mrubata-and-gary-wittner-duo/ #/

🎸 Sunday, 5 July | Doors 2:00pm | Concert 2:30pm
Steve Newman & Nish Pillay Live
An unforgettable afternoon with legendary guitarist Steve Newman and tabla virtuoso Nish Pillay.
🎟️ R150 pp | Snacks & soft drinks included
🎟️ Book: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/383513-steve-newman-nish-pillay-live-at-the-transatlantic-cultural-house/ #/

✨ Limited seating for both concerts. We’d love to welcome you for a weekend celebrating music, heritage and community.

🎶 A Weekend of World-Class Music at the Transatlantic Cultural House! 🎶Join us for two intimate concerts featuring some ...
01/07/2026

🎶 A Weekend of World-Class Music at the Transatlantic Cultural House! 🎶

Join us for two intimate concerts featuring some of South Africa’s finest musicians in the unique setting of the Transatlantic Cultural House, 7 Fenton Road, Salt River.

🎷 Saturday, 4 July | 7:30pm
McCoy Mrubata & Gary Wittner – Up Close
An intimate evening of jazz, stories and musical chemistry celebrating over 20 years of collaboration.
🍽️ Meals on sale | BYOB welcome
🎟️ Book: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/383557-mccoy-mrubata-and-gary-wittner-duo/ #/

🎸 Sunday, 5 July | Doors 2:00pm | Concert 2:30pm
Steve Newman & Nish Pillay Live
An unforgettable afternoon with legendary guitarist Steve Newman and tabla virtuoso Nish Pillay.
🎟️ R150 pp | Snacks & soft drinks included
🎟️ Book: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/383513-steve-newman-nish-pillay-live-at-the-transatlantic-cultural-house/ #/

✨ Limited seating for both concerts. We’d love to welcome you for a weekend celebrating music, heritage and community.

Saddened to hear about the passing of Odwa who headed the Zolani Youth Choir. Our sincere condolences to the Ashton and ...
30/06/2026

Saddened to hear about the passing of Odwa who headed the Zolani Youth Choir. Our sincere condolences to the Ashton and Zolani community and to his loved ones and the choir. Play on and thank you for the healing sounds your beautiful choir put out to the world # #

24/06/2026

Statement on the Passing of Abdullah Ibrahim

On behalf of the TransAtlantic Jazz Exchange, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Abdullah Ibrahim and to the people of South Africa.

Abdullah Ibrahim was a visionary pianist, composer, and cultural ambassador whose music transcended borders and brought together the rich sounds of the African Diaspora. Beyond his artistic brilliance, he was a steadfast voice for justice and human dignity during the struggle against apartheid. His music provided comfort, hope, and inspiration to countless people around the world.

His passing is a great loss to the global music community, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

Rest in peace, Abdullah Ibrahim. Your music and spirit will live on.

Reflections of Sonny Rollins by Rene McLean(Muhammad Al- Amien Abdul Kariem):Sonny was my Godfather, Padrino, Babalawo, ...
28/05/2026

Reflections of Sonny Rollins by Rene McLean(Muhammad Al- Amien Abdul Kariem):

Sonny was my Godfather, Padrino, Babalawo, Spiritual guide. He was the living essence of what it means to be a true mentor & guide. He took the title, role & responsibility seriously to heart. He was ever present in my life & consciousness, as my dad JMac was. He would always say to me “Rene if you need anything at all I’m here”.

From around 14yrs of age we began having serious conversations about what I call Life’s lessons ranging from Spirituality, morality, religion, Politics, Race, Culture, Black Conscience, music, business of music, his childhood, life & family, growing up in harlem etc.

I can’t think of anything we didn’t talk about. It was a very rich life long relationship.

Clifton Anderson his nephew & I went to be with him on Friday 5-22-2026, when I was returning to go see him on Monday I got word that our Guru had transitioned. We were expecting it and knew that the hour was near.

We are extremely Blessed to have had the honor of sitting at his feet throughout our lives. His life has been an exemplary one, the good, bad & ugly.

We mourn & celebrate his life.

We’re most grateful for the wisdom, guidance & music he shared with us all.

It is significant to mention that Sonny Rollins made his transition on the day of Arafah of the lunar Islamic calendar, 9th day of Dhul- al - Hijjah day of Atonement. The day before the Hajj pilgrimage followed by the Holiday of Eid al-Adha. Atonement, exactly what Sonny would tell me he was striving for in this life & the next life to come. We pray that the Creator, the most high grant him paradise an abode of eternal Bliss, Peace, Blessings, Love as he joins the Ancestors.

Reflections of Sonny Rollins by Rene McLean(Muhammad Al- Amien Abdul Kariem):Sonny was my Godfather, Padrino, Babalawo, ...
28/05/2026

Reflections of Sonny Rollins by Rene McLean(Muhammad Al- Amien Abdul Kariem):

Sonny was my Godfather, Padrino, Babalawo, Spiritual guide. He was the living essence of what it means to be a true mentor & guide. He took the title, role & responsibility seriously to heart. He was ever present in my life & consciousness, as my dad JMac was. He would always say to me "Rene if you need anything at all I'm here".

From around 14yrs of age we began having serious conversations about what I call Life's lessons ranging from Spirituality, morality, religion, Politics, Race, Culture, Black Conscience, music, business of music, his childhood, life & family, growing up in harlem etc.

I can't think of anything we didn't talk about. It was a very rich life long relationship.

Clifton Anderson his nephew & I went to be with him on Friday 5-22-2026, when I was returning to go see him on Monday I got word that our Guru had transitioned. We were expecting it and knew that the hour was near.

We are extremely Blessed to have had the honor of sitting at his feet throughout our lives. His life has been an exemplary one, the good, bad & ugly.

We mourn & celebrate his life.

We're most grateful for the wisdom, guidance & music he shared with us all.

It is significant to mention that Sonny Rollins made his transition on the day of Arafah of the lunar Islamic calendar, 9th day of Dhul- al - Hijjah day of Atonement. The day before the Hajj pilgrimage followed by the Holiday of Eid al-Adha. Atonement, exactly what Sonny would tell me he was striving for in this life & the next life to come. We pray that the Creator, the most high grant him paradise an abode of eternal Bliss, Peace, Blessings, Love as he joins the Ancestors.

Wonderful news 🎉🎶💚 thank you for the continued inspiration and creativity in sound looking forward to what is coming! ...
02/04/2026

Wonderful news 🎉🎶💚 thank you for the continued inspiration and creativity in sound looking forward to what is coming! It was such a wonderful experience with 🙏🏽🎶

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