Thokozani Mhlambi

Dr Thokozani Mhlambi is not your usual musician. Not only does he play the cello, sing and compose his own songs, but Mhlambi uses his art and exhibitions in order to convey African stories/philosophies.

He received his Phd in Music at the University of Cape Town, where he also became the National Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Innovation. In South Africa, Mhlambi has showcased his work at leading platforms such as the National Arts Festival in Makhanda (Grahamstown), Baxter Theatre, Soweto Theatre and most recently State Theatre in Pretoria—where he has drawn audiences from all walks of life. He has also been visiting lecturer at universities in Finland (Jyvaskyla), Brazil, to mention a few. And has had opportunities to perform and speak in places such as New Orleans (Tulane), São Paulo, Maputo (Mozambique), New York and Vancouver (Canada). 

In 2019, he collaborated with revered Chinese visual artist Dachan, in a live performance/installation at the Zeitz Mocca Museum in Cape Town. Mhlambi is currently an Artist in-Residence at Cite International  Des Arts in Paris, supported by the Institut Francais. His intention is to use this time to connect with artists from different parts of the world, and more specifically the African continent.