Zim Ngqawana, known as Zimology, a music great!
He grew up in New Brighton in Port Elizabeth, a historic township (one of the oldest in the country) that has produced not only luminaries like actor/playwright John Kani and painter George Pemba but also numerous jazz greats like Feya Faku, Lulu Gontsana, Duke Makasi, “Big T” Ntsele and The Soul Jazzmen.
Zim made his mark at the historic Inauguration of President Nelson Mandela
in 1994, where he directed the 100 person ‘Drums for Peace Orchestra’,
led an elite group of 12 Presidential drummers and featured as a solo saxophonist.
Our Mission
To collect and make available the historical works of Zim and Zimology Institute.
Our Vision
To provide a central point for facilitating and processing the continued use of intellectual property.
In the sometimes difficult environment of South African jazz where egos and pride often cause tension, amplified by the struggle for a living, Zimology in Concert (USA) is a stunning reflection of the richness of cultural exchange done honestly and authentically.