Mirroring her own lineage, pianist and jazz vocalist Thandi Ntuli’s intricate compositions are a study in cross-cultural and intergenerational conversation. Intimately exploring varying facets of the human condition, the Soshanguve-born artist ruminates on identity, joy, spirituality, and actualization through pieces that house traditional African rhythms as well as choral and classical elements. Both evoking emotion and provoking thought, Ntuli’s lyrics and arrangements epitomize the transformative potential of contemporary South African jazz. As the artist entrances through textured notes, she sets her gaze upon our individual and collective experiences.