Jazz maestro uses music to heal and inspire

BUILDING BRIDGES | BREAKING BARRIERS

- SIPHO JACK

JAZZ singing maestro Natalie Rungan believes that her God-given talent should be used to heal and serve others.

She is also a respected songwriter, educator, and collaborator who has dedicated her life to creating and sharing music that connects with people’s hearts.

The Durbanite said she was driven by the desire to leave something lasting; whether in the form of a song that moves someone, a young person who finds their voice (not just the musical one), or a project that impacts the community.

She's someone who values integrity, relationships, and using music as a tool for building communities, beyond the stage, and is passionate about mentoring young musicians and creating opportunities for them to grow.

Rungan is a Doctor of Philosophy, specialising in music, and is currently the director of music at DHS.

Her love for music began at home, inheriting some of it from her father, a drummer and founding member of a popular dance group, The Raiders, in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

“I grew up surrounded by music from church to family gatherings. Music was a part of everyday life.