Mpumelelo Khumalo

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I am Mpumelelo Khumalo, a versatile musician and composer from Durban.

About

I am Mpumelelo Khumalo, a versatile musician and composer from Durban. I’m well-versed in music composition for chart-topping tracks as well as traditional music, having contributed to some of the country’s biggest songs.

I began my music journey in 2008 and formalized my studies in 2014 with the Music program at UKZN, and since then I’ve expanded into production, editing, and scoring for film and media projects, including a film score released in September 2022.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined November 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Service Desk Technician · Mr Price GroupJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Internal IT helpdesk for all stores; provided hardware/software troubleshooting and user support.

Film Score Composer · Independent Short Film ProjectJan 2022 – Sep 2022 · 9 mos

Composed the entire score for a short film scheduled for release in the first week of September 2022.

Content Curator / New Music Updates · New Music UpdatesJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Source and curate new music updates; performed advanced editing and normalization using Pro Tools, Studio One and Audacity; completed licensing sheets in Excel/Google Sheets.

Music Producer / Composer · Dlala Thukzin / Permanent Music / CrossOver MusicJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Education

BA Musi · University of Kwa-Zulu Natal2014 – 2026

Jazz Studies (Piano 1st Practical), Electro-Acoustic Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music · University of KwaZulu-Natal2014 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Best Producer2024

SADMA (South African Dance Music Awards)

CompTIA A+ Certification2021 – 2026
CompTIA A+ Certification2021 – 2026

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