MUSIC

VEERAMANI BROTHERS FOR DURBAN

"In its quest to bring top class culture and value-oriented entertainment to South Africans, the Indian Academy of South Africa has scooped the world famous Veeramani Brothers for a South African tour this month," says Dr TP Naidoo, director of the Indian Academy.

"This is the second time around for this world class group," he adds. "They were a runaway success on their first visit to South Africa in 1994. Despite a tremen-dous clamour for their shows to be held in many centres, their itinerary proved to be too short."

This time round, however, the Indian Academy has ensured that they will have a more extensive tour which includes three performances in the Transvaal.The group includes the three Veeramani brothers: Raju Veeramani, Mani Bharathi and Kannan Veeramani. They will be accompanied by percussionist V R Madusuthanan, flautist B Vairavan, Vasudeva Rao on the tabla and veena vidwan KV Rajesh Muthuraman.

"Culture to surmise and make an impact must have a strong mass base," says TP Naidoo. "Shows that demand exorbitant fees can only cater for a select and financially well off people. The Indian Academy has always done its best to see that the programmes hosted by us are never too expensive to be seen."

The Durban leg of the Veeramani Brothers tour runs from September 10 to 24. For details phone 400- 2725.

ROLLING RHYTHMS

The Interitmo Drummers, Durban's all-percussion group led by Mike Mazzoni and last seen at the Playhouse in Kicking Air, will feature in Rolling Rhythms - A Drumming Experience, an evening of music presented by the Playhouse Company's education and development department on September 26 at 19h30.

A blend of Brazilian, African, Japanese and ragtime rhythms played on a wide variety of percussion instruments will be augmented by dancing and poetry.

The drummers will join forces with the Caledonian Society in a piece combining samba, techno and djembe. The evening will also feature various other musicians including Bryan Clarke and his steel drum band.

ZUKERMAN FOR NPO

World famous violinist, Pinchas Zukerman has amassed a prolific disco-graphy which numbers more than 100 releases. Internationally acclaimed, his catalogue of recordings for CBS, Deutsche Grammophon, Philips and RCA earned 21 Grammy nominations and two awards.

Durban music-lovers will be able to enjoy this impressive talent first-hand when Pinchas Zukerman appears in the 19th concert in the Natal Philharmonic Orchestra's 1997 World Symphony Series. This concert, which features Pinchas Zukerman as both soloist and conductor, will be held on September 18 at 19h30 in the Durban City Hall.

The symphony concert on September 25 features NPO conductor laureate, David Tidboald. The guest soloist still has to be announced.