The promising guitarist Vuma Levin Artist Page demystifies assumptions of South African jazz through his contemporary, hybrid playing and compositions. His international band was founded in Amsterdam.

In his native South Africa, guitarist, composer and band leader Vuma Levin is considered one of the rising stars of jazz, ‘the biggest jazz musician in Johannesburg’, says CNN Africa. His music challenges the still prevailing Western assumptions of African culture.

The whole array of South African music is incorporated in his contemporary style, which is apparent on his recent album Life and Death on the Other Side of the Dream.

In his quintet, which was founded in Amsterdam, he plays with, among others, pianist Xavi Torres Music, two-time winner of the Keep an Eye Foundation International Jazz Award.