Nduduzo Makhathini and Vijay Iyer

Vijay Iyer, a composer-pianist known for his genre-blending jazz, was praised by The New York Times as a visionary artist. Born in America, he won a MacArthur Fellowship, a Doris Duke Award, and received a Grammy nomination. Iyer collaborated with Linda May Han Oh, Tyshawn Sorey, Craig Taborn, and Wadada Leo Smith, creating acclaimed works like "Uneasy" and "Far From Over." His compositions have been commissioned by prominent ensembles and artists, and he teaches at Harvard University.

Nduduzo Makhathini, from Pietermaritzburg, is a multi-award-winning jazz artist with 11 albums. A Blue Note Records signee, he has played global festivals and collaborated with Wynton Marsalis and Black Coffee.