Xolani (Webxter) Mdawe

From 2014 Xolani Mdawe (Webster) played music
that closely reflected his life experience. The agony,
conflict, and exploitation faced by South Africa
during the 1950s and 1960s inspired and influenced
him to make music and also spread political
change. He is an artist who in his music vividly
portrayed the struggles and sorrows, as well as the
joys and passions of his country. His music protest
about apartheid, slavery, government; the
hardships individuals are still living.
The South African saxophonist, pianist and
composer music reflects many of the musical
influences of his childhood in the multicultural port
areas of Johannesburg, ranging from traditional
African songs to the gospel, to more modern jazz
and other Western styles. Within jazz, his music
particularly reflects the influence of Bheki Mseleku,
Winston Mankunku, hugh Masekela, Thelonious
Monk, John Coltrain and Charlie Parker.