South Africa's brightest young stars are acknowledged by the National Arts Festival through the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards. Join us in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) from 25 June to 5 July 2020 to see these amazing artists in action. #SBYA2020
Sisonke Xonti is a jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. A passionate collaborator, Xonti has worked with, and performed alongside artists such as Hugh Masekela, Lira, Bokani Dyer, and Simphiwe Dana to name a few. His full-length album Iyonde was released in 2017.