20/11/2025
Prof Chats Devroop Live in Concert - a fundraiser for the 1860 Heritage Centre.
Tickets R100 from www.madeindurban.co.za
During a lecturing session at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1998, the then acting Head of Music, Prof Kathy Primos, introduced Chats Devroop as a 21st Century musician. Primos went on the explain to her students that given South Africa's music history, it is difficult to find an individual that successfully simultaneously straddles so many areas of music - Music Technology, Music Education, Musicology, World Music, Performance and Research - "Chats Devroop is a man from the future".
Prof Chats Devroop stands as one of South Africa’s most dynamic and versatile musical figures - a rare artist who effortlessly bridges Music Technology, Music Education, Musicology, World Music, Performance and Research. His journey is not just a testament to talent, but to resilience in a country where musicians often had to fight for survival under oppression and discrimination.
With South Africa’s transition to democracy, Devroop and many of his peers finally stepped into a landscape where their dreams could take full shape. His mission became clear: to rebuild, to restore, and to use music as a tool for cultural renewal and youth empowerment.
“For me, music is the blood that flows through my veins,” he says. “Growing up in an abnormal society, I chose to develop holistically across all disciplines so I could better understand and communicate this art form - and help young people realise a better future while honouring our rich cultural legacy.”
This concert is a celebration of a life dedicated to mastery, mentorship, and musical excellence.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Prof takes us on a musical journey displaying his passion by using various instruments from saxophones to a range of flutes.
