Marimba and Drumsgraduated from UCT last year, after studying African Music. He plays marimba and drums, does back-up vocals and dances. His favourite music style is kwaito. Sabu and Kim played at the World’s Children’s Prize awards in Sweden for two years running and have just returned from Mexico.
Trombone, Marimbas and vocals.plays the trombone, trumpet, drums and steel pans. He arranges most of the music that the group plays. At home, he listens to Jazz. Thando and Mzwamadoda recently returned from a trip to Brazil where they performed with another marimba band from Mandalay.
Marimbas and DrumsPlays marimbas and drums and has been playing music since he was 8. He loves jazz and house music. He spent 3 months in Italy courtesy of the Benneton Fabrica programme where he recorded a solo album entitled “Sababamba”. He recently travelled to Oman with the Ibuyamo Ensemble which also included Kim and Sabu.
Marimbas and DrumsMasala has a highly developed sense of rhythm and plays marimbas and drums. He has been playing since the age of seven and composes much of Abavuki’s music. Bongani and Kim have toured Holland with Lungiswa Plaatjies. Kim returns to Holland and France every year with Dizu Plaatjies’ band.
Drums, bass marimba and the recorderSakabula was instrumental in getting this group of young men together and hopes to pass on his knowledge of traditional rhythms and dances to the next generation. Miyo plays drums, bass marimba and the recorder, sings and dances
Trombone, drums and vocals.Plays the trombone, steel pans and sings. His inspiration comes from the many great musicians who originated from Langa, his choice of music includes kwaito and R&B. He was recently featured on “What’s your Story” on SABC 2. Thulani often joins Ndima as a DJ.
Trumpet and PercussionMakubalo was introduced to classical music at a young age and became a fan of Mozart. When the Cape Town Symphony started an outreach program to teach young people to play brass instruments he jumped at the opportunity to join. He plays the trumpet and is a DJ. He recently DJ’ed in the UK at a fundraiser for Margaret House orphanage and the African Wildlife conference in Jhb.
Trumpet and vocalsHas performed in Brazil and the Seychelles. He plays the trumpet and steel pans and sang with his school choir. His choice of music includes Jazz and traditional African.
