The DaniMali project, established in 2016 by saxophonist Nhlanhla Daniel Mahlangu, aims to produce multi-disciplinary work that serves as a platform for the exchange of artistic ideas and cultural expression. Mahlangu’s time as a fine art enthusiast before discovering his love for music aids in the project’s multi-faceted approach to producing music and artistry inspired by indigenous African ideals and values, particularly that of Ubuntu. Growing up in Mamelodi, he was mentored by Jesse Mogale at CAFCA and was later awarded the prestigious Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation scholarship to study at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City in 2019 where he earned a BMus in saxophone performance. The DaniMali project seeks to emulate and reflect South Africa’s national values, rooted in the Constitution and Freedom Charter, and to be inspired by the peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy.

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