Led by visionary trumpeter and composer Mandla Mlangeni, the Amandla Freedom Ensemble is more than a musical collective—it is a cultural movement rooted in the preservation and radical evolution of South Africa’s sonic legacy.

Formed as a dynamic gathering of young, innovative musicians, the ensemble serves as a living bridge between generations, engaging in profound artistic dialogues with jazz elders and indigenous music custodians. Their work pulses with the spirit of collaboration, whether through explosive performances with living legends or cutting-edge workshops that nurture the next wave of composers and arrangers.

At its core, the Amandla Freedom Ensemble is a musical insurgency—one that dismantles barriers to artistic access while redefining the canon of South African jazz. Through electrifying live performances, cross-generational mentorship, and uncompromising creative exploration, they ensure that the nation’s musical heritage does not merely survive, but thrives, disrupts, and inspires.

New vinyl Oratorio Of A Forgotten Youth out soon.
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