Andile Khumalo

Andile Khumalo is a senior lecturer in music theory, orchestration, and composition at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Composition from Columbia University, New York. His compositions have earned him the reputation of being one of the most widely performed African composers. Khumalo’s music is a testament to his exploration of diverse African traditions, transcending his native region of Southern Africa. His compositions are deeply personal, reflecting his social context and vision for an inclusive reimagination of African music in the twenty-first century. Khumalo lives and works in Johannesburg.