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Adamu
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A mix of Latin, South and Central African folk songs played by renowned musicians - Adamu Angola and Buddy Wells SA
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Afro-Fiesta
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The music of Afro- Fiesta is a fusion of various styles incorporating Makosa, Latin, African Salsa Reggea and Kwasa-Kwasa.
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Barcode
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Barcode is a group of dynamic professional musicians who have joined forces to celebrate their South African heritage through music, crossing and covering a very diverse blend of South African favorites. Their visually striking image embodies style and elegance and plays on the strong contrasts within the band and their eas...
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Bebe
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Born in Kinshasha, Bebe is a charismatic guitarist/singer playing music from Central and West Africa with a strong Afro Latin influence. He arrived in Cape Town in 2003, initially joining Young Bakuba as their lead guitarist and vocalist. One year later Bebe formed his own band ‘Akuna Matata’ whose music was central to moyo...
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Belly Dancer - Urshulah
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Urshulah does a range of Egyptian style belly dancing that entertains and delights.
Her repertoire includes the Flaming Sword dance, the Wings of Isis and some Tribal Fusion dances. She utilizes a colouful array of exotic costumes and is able to include some interactive elements within her performance.
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Big Five
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A group of five young male's each of them representing one of the Big Five animals of Africa. They sing beautifully on stage performing accapella music occasionally accompanied by an acoustic guitar and percussion rhythms. The group also performs a variety of dance acts as well as roving between tables singing their songs...
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Big Five Trio
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Three entertainers from Big Five do welcome drumming, and roving between tables. They serenade guests with their melodic voices giving a moment of individual attention.
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Choppa
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Choppa was born Robert Muluana in Maputo, Mozambique to a highly musical family and has been performing all his life. Apart from being a composer, singer, choreographer and dancer, this dynamic 'larger than life' performer also plays a wide assortment of traditional instruments from the Xikitsi to the Palapala. He is best k...
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Chris Trio
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A vibrant mix of Central & West African folk music fused with Afro Latin beats
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Christian Bakalanga
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A vibrant mix of Central & West African folk music fused with Afro Latin beats
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CODA
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CODA is one of the most exciting and ground breaking new acts to grace local & international stages in recent years. Arguably South Africa’s most unique musical collaboration, CODA’s sound represents a fresh new wave of contemporary South African music that is as diverse as the performers behind the music. CODA is set to ge...
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CODA with DJ Cleo
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CODA is one of the most exciting and ground breaking new acts to grace local & international stages in recent years. Arguably South Africa’s most unique musical collaboration, CODA’s sound represents a fresh new wave of contemporary South African music that is as diverse as the performers behind the music. CODA is set to ge...
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Dassin Makombo
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Dassin is a music maverick from the DRC with an engaging stage presence. His Afro-Rumba style of music is an all encompassing combination of Afro vibes from across the continent, with a strong Western & Central African influence and of course some rhythmic Kwassa Kwassa and Soukous music. He performs in French, Swahili, Por...
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Della Tamin
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A self taught Cameroonian musician with a resonant voice and unique style who sings in French, English and his home language Medumba. Inspiration for his songs often comes to him through his ancestors in his dreams. His music is influenced by the rhythmic patterns of the Yaounde region in Cameroon where he was born, however...
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Dino Miranda
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Mozambican born and mostly Cape Town based vocalist, guitarist, composer and arranger, Dino Miranda graduated from UCT in 2004 with a degree in music (Jazz Studies). He has performed and written music for Luminares such as Max Vidima and Max Maluleke. His first album was released in 2004 and won a Mozambican award in 2009. ...
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DJ Beach Bar Sessions
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Various DJ's playing vibey music at beach bar
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DJ Shannon
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Spinning Tribal and African World Music on the Deck
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D'Jazzy Africans
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Nigerian Jazz guitarist & singer with a vibrant contemporary & traditional Afro-sound!
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Dominic
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Dominic Trio performs ballad's and popular music with an afro-Cuban influence. The Trio members come from the Congo and Zimbabwe infusing their music with an interesting mix of cultures.
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Elemotho
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Elemotho G.R Mosimane is a Namibian born musician who composes, records and performs his own music. This artist plays acoustic guitar as well as sings in his mother-tongue Setswana, English and other Namibian languages. He does not classify his music under a certain style: “I see myself as a performing artist and musical ac...
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Eli Amor
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Eli Amor is a singer/musician, who has been engaging fans globally playing a fusion of Afro rhythms with deliberate elements of East, Central and Southern African melodies. Born in Zimbabwe to Central African Parents, he has been residing in South Africa for the past ten years. He leads a dynamic band SAHARA. Amongst Eli’s ...
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Eritrean Coffee Ceremony
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Several Eritrean woman, placed in a central position surrounded by the comfort of cushions and cloth will enchant guests with their grace and charm, inviting all to participate in this ancient coffee ceremony which includes the quirky use of popcorn & Umbasha (Eritrean bread). The smell of Itan (Eritrean Incense) will furth...
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Ernestine Deane
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Ernestine is a rare and unique vocalist that lightens up your heart to the rhythm of African Soul and Jazzy beats
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Fire Dancers - Fire Tribe
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A group of experienced fire dancers made famous by their informal practice sessions on Clifton Beach.
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GOODLUCK
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GoodLuck have begun razzling the world with their electro swing! Igniting South African night skies with their jazzing beats- it’s a blend of serious sums of talent, plenty of groove and a helluva lot of passion. And their next plan? Taking over the dance floors of the world! They’re not far off.
They’re not far off. Beca...
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Gumboot Dancers
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Hailing from the streets of Alexandra, a funky contemporary gumboot dance group that performs together with a live guitarist. These 5 dancers are exceptional in their style and creativity. Their performance crosses all cultures & age groups, fusing traditional with a unique South African flavour & texture. A highly energeti...
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Henna Tattoo Artist - Jimmy
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There is evidence of tattooing dating back over 5000 years, embraced in totality by the Egyptian culture. Henna was used in many ways to stain hands, hair and nails. It has a history of spirituality and is linked with marriage, birth and death and is probably the oldest art form known to man. Using henna for many women in p...
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Henna Tattoo Artist - Nonkululeko
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There is evidence of tattooing dating back over 5000 years, embraced in totality by the Egyptian culture. Henna was used in many ways to stain hands, hair and nails. It has a history of spirituality and is linked with marriage, birth and death and is probably the oldest art form known to man. Using henna for many women in p...
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Ikabawo
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Ikabawo are eight multi talented male performers residing in Durban and surrounding areas. They tell stories through music and dance embracing guests with their high energy & vibe. Ikabawo provoke the nostalgia & spirit of old Sophia -Town singing accapella music, charming guests with these familiar African melodies. Their ...
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Imbizo Jive
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The ultimate DIVA and her band performing all the South African greatest hits. The band is sophisticated and highly enjoyable entertainment.
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Jason Tamba
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Solo artist from Congo who has incorporated South African music into his repertoire (including Afrikaans songs). Roves through tables
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Just Friends
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A four piece group of experienced South African musicians whose chief concern is to help develop young and upcoming artists. The band performs regularily at moyo amongst other venues. The group consists of Khaya Dlamini, Benard Mdaweni, Lindelani Mathonsi & Eric
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Kay
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Kay is a talented Nigerian saxophonist. With this solo act he plays saxophone against a funky mix of background music with influences Southern as well as North & Central Africa. His charming sax flavour, transports one to unexplored territories for a short time and leaves one longing for more.
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Khaya Dlamini
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Khaya Dlamini was trained as a youngster by Durban KwaMuhle Brass Band to play for several South African musicals around the world e.g. Sarafina. He also performed with acclaimed musicians such as Sankomota, Bayete and Stimela to name just a few. He has gained national and international recognition including being nominate...
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Khumo Kganyago
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Khumo is a beautiful guitarist with a unique style of Afro Jazz, ranging from Contemporary Jazz, South African Jazz, and indigenous South African music all infused with gentle singing.
Mentored by the likes of Selaelo Selota and schooled at the FUBA school of the arts, his music crosses cultural boundries and reaches people...
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KUBU Strings
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PIERRE LOUIS AND NIZAAR ARE TWO TALENTED AND PASSIONATE GUITARISTS BOTH FROM
CAPE TOWN. COMING FROM MUSICAL FAMILIES, THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING THE GUITAR FOR
15 YEARS.
THEIR STYLE IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF NOUVEAU FLAMENCO GUITAR FUSED WITH BOSSA NOVA,
NU JAZZ, CLASSICAL, EASTERN AND AFRICAN BEATS. THEIR COMPOSITIONS ARE ...
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Kúnlé Ayo
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Nigerian Jazz guitarist, singer, composer whose music is energetic, world-beat, soulful, jazzy, and uplifting! A music producer as well as television presenter, Kúnlé has won several awards including the 2004 Kora award for best Male Artist in West Africa.
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Ladies & The Marimba
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Local all female marimba band playing traditional and contemporary Southern African music. The band includes percussion and dancers.
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Larry Joe
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With talent coming from both ends, it seems destined that Larry Joe is going to taking SA by storm. If you take into consideration, his past, his voice, his skill on the guitar and just the fact that he is actually a decent guy who wants to do what he does best.
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Liz Ogumbo
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Liz Ogumbo possesses a combination of striking African looks with a sharp sense
of fashion & style, her humourous writing and story-telling skill and her smoky sultry vocal abilities put her in a league of her own as she shares her Ken-soul experience with the world.
Her music is best described as a colourful quilt of Ken...
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Lodipol
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Mozambican musician playing a fusion of music from East and Southern Africa
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Lollyket
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Amos Ketlele has been involved in the entertainment industry for most of his life originally training as a contemporary dancer, performing for the Free Flight Dance Company for five years. His keen interest in music led him to his current musical act combining tap dance, guitar playing and singing. Under the direction of Na...
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MAfrica
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Highly Energetic Afro-Jazz band from Gugs led by an award winning composer Bongani Magatyana.
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Mahonyana
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Mahonyana started playing Zulu traditional guitar at the age of 10 and is currently the acknowledged master in both the Zulu traditional & ‘Shameni ‘ musical styles.
Mahonyana has recorded 3 albums with his group ‘Abafana Balungile’ and has worked with play-write Mbongeni Ngema on the musical ‘Sarafina’. His latest recordi...
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Mapumba
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Originally from the DRC, Mapumba is an extraordinary musician who has redefined the face of Congolese music, creating his own unique blend of African World Music. His smooth and silky voice has wowed local and international audiences capturing the attention of the Putumayo record label producers. Mapumba is an accomplished ...
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Mauritian Sega Dance
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3x Gorgeous dancers perform the exotic Mauritian Sega dance to authentic island music. A lively act that includes an interactive element if you are brave enough to join!!
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Max Vidima
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A superbly skilled musician, the dreadlocked guitarist Vidima has studied musicology, written a book about African guitar styles, runs an impressive international touring schedule and has several hit albums. His album Sagiya, which is Zulu for ‘to dance’, is a ten-track afro-jazz spectacle in the tradition of Jimmy Dludlu t...
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Mbali
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Dynamic group of 5 ladies performing singing, drumming, dancing & roving acts
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Mbira Players - Blouberg
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Mbira Players Michael & Pasca entertain guests roving between tables with their unique Zimbabwean ‘finger xylophone’ otherwise known as Mbira. They play a mix of traditional and contemporary music with strong influences from their Shona culture. They enhance their performance with occasional percussion instrumentation creat...
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Mbira Players - Fountains
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Mbira Players Hillary & Onwell entertain guests roving between tables with their unique Zimbabwean ‘finger xylophone’ otherwise known as Mbira. They play a mix of traditional and contemporary music with strong influences from their Shona culture. They enhance their performance with occasional percussion instrumentation crea...
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Mbira Players - Melrose Arch
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Mbira Players Sinbad & Owen entertain guests roving between tables with their unique Zimbabwean ‘finger xylophone’ otherwise known as Mbira. They play a mix of traditional and contemporary music with strong influences from their Shona culture. They enhance their performance with occasional percussion instrumentation creatin...
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Mbira Players - moyo Melrose Arch
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Mbira Players entertain guests roving between tables with their unique Zimbabwean ‘finger xylophone’ otherwise known as Mbira. They play a mix of traditional and contemporary music with strong influences from their Shona culture. They enhance their performance with occasional percussion instrumentation creating a vibrant co...
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Mbira Players - Stellenbosch
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The moyo Stellenbosch Mbira Players entertain guests roving between tables with their unique Zimbabwean ‘finger xylophone’ otherwise known as Mbira. They play a mix of traditional and contemporary music with strong influences from their Shona culture. They enhance their performance with occasional percussion instrumentation...
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Mbira Players - Ushaka
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The moyo Ushaka Mbira Players entertain guests by roving between tables with their unique Zimbabwean ‘finger xylophone’ otherwise known as Mbira. They play a mix of traditional and contemporary music with strong influences from their Shona culture. They enhance their performance with occasional percussion instrumentation cr...
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Mbira Players - Zoo Lake
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Mbira Players Oscar & Boniface entertain guests roving between tables with their unique Zimbabwean ‘finger xylophone’ otherwise known as Mbira. They play a mix of traditional and contemporary music with strong influences from their Shona culture. They enhance their performance with occasional percussion instrumentation crea...
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Mbube
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Dynamic group of four young singers trained by choral master Bongani Magatyana. They have a growing repertoire and have a wonderful stage presence and powerful voices
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McCoy Mrubata
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McCoy Mrubata is one of South Africa's finest saxophonists, versatile on the tenor, soprano and alto saxophones as well as the flute. He has gained many national and international recognitions including winning the 2003 SAMA Award with his album ‘Face the Music in the category of Best South African Traditional Album. His wa...
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Mellow Tones
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South African Trio/Quartet performing a selection of familiar melodies and songs, South African classic's from the best of our musicians including the likes of Miriam Makeba and Brenda Fassie, spiced with original compositions. Stunning vocals, guitar and saxophone make up the core of this groups sound enhanced by a subtle ...
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Menyatso Mathole
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Menyatso is an established jazz guitarist playing originals & standards. His music expands on Mbaqanga, fusing it with Township & Classic Jazz. Whilst his music has it’s roots from 40’s/50’s, his style is fresh with improvisations and technological advances over the years. Menyatso is also a founding member of the band Sakhile.
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Mlungisi Gegana
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A superb double bass player and a household name amongst Jazz Aficionados countrywide, his career started at the early age of 11, when he picked up a three string guitar made from a 5 litre oil can in his home town Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. Mlungisi’s music is the perfect combination between Afro-Jazz and it’s more cl...
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moyo Babes
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A group of six gorgeous energetic young females who sing beautifully. They rove between tables serenading guests with their soft voices & subtle movements. They sing a couple of 30 – 60 sec songs per table giving each a moment of individual attention. Background music plays whilst the moyo babes move through the space. ...
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moyo Diva's - Ndumi & Zanele
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Two fabulous divas doing a solo set each as well a set together. The music is drawn from all parts of Africa and includes music of Salif Keita, Khadja Nin amongst other well known African world musicians
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moyo Performance Troupe
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The moyo Performance Troupe is based at moyo Stellenbosch and is comprised of a dynamic group of multi-talented versatile artists who have wowed guests since the inception of moyo Stellenbosch with their creative energy. The Troupe perform a variety of African influenced skits incorporating many genres and styles of dance a...
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Mtika
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Talented and charismatic lead singer Mtika heads up this three piece band and they play Afro Soul, Afro Jazz and incorporate more vibey music for audiences that want to dance
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Ndumiso Nyovane
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Ndumiso is a trumpeter from Soweto. He cut his teeth with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s Harare band. He was also a member of Lucky Dube’s reggae band, Slaves. Since then, Ndumiso has led his own group, recording his debut album Mofolo Hall (Akulalwa) in 2001. He combines Root African music with Contemporary & Acid Jazz grooves a...
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Nomfusi and the Lucky Charms
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Up and coming, talented local songbird, Nomfusi Gotyana, accompanied by her band the Lucky Charms, sings original and well- known South African covers. The treatment of her songs is traditional African, American Gospel, Rock, R&B and early Motown.
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Nseka
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Congolese Guitarist/Singer with a beautiful voice and stunning pan-African repertoire, including traditional & contemporary congolese music.
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Nyenge
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Nyenge is a petite beautiful singer/songwriter/performer with a wide-ranging voice which has led her to being compared with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Tina Turner. She sings a variety of African Classic’s as well as her own compositions, including African Folk & Light Jazz. She is one of few females to play the Mbira...
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Olufemi
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A multi-talented young man and one of the finest Saxophonist’s from Nigeria. West African Highlife, Afro-beat, a twist of nostalgic Sophia Town flavour, deep and sultry
Jazz beats and Contemporary Groove all make up his style of music which he terms
Afro-South West Fusion. His music is a true reflection of a new & cultura...
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Pizzicatos
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The Pizzicatos are a group of multi-talented ladies singing a cappella dressed in off-the-edge Afro contemporary outfits with outrageous wigs. They rove between tables serenading the guests with their soft voices & subtle movements. They sing a couple of 30-60sec song per table, giving each a moment of individual attention...
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Reza Khota Trio
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Reza Khota on Guitar, Shane Cooper on Bass and Jonno Sweetman on Drums.
The trio highlights 3 mainstream SA jazz groups, namely Babu (Sama nominated), Kyle Shepherd (sama nominated,albums distibuted), Melanie Scoltz (young jazz artist of the year, albums distibuted).
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Sange
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Lead vocalist Neliswa has been singing from an early age, performing with her band for the past six years. Local musicians, they play recognizable South African covers as well as original music including Afro Jazz and Afro Pop and occasionally a bit of Soul. They are a versatile and professional band with a vibrant energy ...
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Sangoma's (Traditional Healers)
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The moyo Sangoma's are traditional healers (not fortune tellers) who can move between the tables telling African stories or be set up in a private space for individual consultations
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Sbusiso Mthethwa
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Sbusiso Mthethwa is a solo guitarist who performs maskandi music. He is currently based in Durban although he originally comes from eShowe. Sbusiso started performing for moyo in 2008, doing stage performances and roving sessions. He has also performed exclusively for corporate functions, weddings and concerts.
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Scathamia’s – Amakhono We Sintu
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Amakhono We Sintu (AWS), is a group of talented individuals who have been making a mark in the performances arts industry. Established in 1997, this Company now consists of 20 vibrant artists. Amakhono have developed in conjunction with moyo a group of 5 male a cappella singers telling stories through music. They move throu...
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Simba
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Originally from Kenya, Simba plays an eclectic mix of crisscross rythms from Maasaik and Muziki
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Six Mabone
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Six Mabone is a unique marimba band from South Africa. Their music is primarily Afro-Jazz, exploring the use of ethnic & traditional instruments with an urban/township influence. Featured artists include Mahoyana Nkwanyana (a Maskandi guitarist) & Jessica Mbangeni on vocals, who both contribute toward the bands vibrant cros...
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SoWhat Entertainment
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Forget the Monday blues, we're swinging the night away with some of the most talented musicians this country has to offer. SoWhat Entertainment will be showcasing Chilli & Lime, Organic Lounge and Ella in an unforgettable evening of Jazz, AfroJazz and Lounge.
Please join us for this live recording and ideal opportunity ...
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Stilt-walker - moyo Hostess
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A fabulous Afro-contemporary hostess who towers above her contemporaries and welcomes guests in an over-the-top manner inviting them to enjoy themselves and the moyo xperience. She is can also ‘blend’ in with the crowd and feature as a ‘guest’ at your event…..the fact that she is really a he make’s all just a little more in...
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Stilt-walker - moyo Monkey
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An exotic monkey who delights the kids with his tail wagging and dancing to moyo music. He can work in conjunction with the moyo stilt hostess or on his own as a colourful contribution to any outdoor event.
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Storyteller & Poet - Nomkhubulwane
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Nomkhubulwane has been engaging audiences with her African Fables for as long as she can remember. Her wonderful renditions of African folklore infused with her personal touch are told when she visits your table, taking you momentarily on an intimate journey into another realm of being with African kings & queens and wise c...
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Trio Elements
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A mix of Afro-Jazz and Soul with a distinct South African flavour.
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Ulozolo
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A group of eight young, energetic, multi-talented performers who are based in Durban, tell stories through music and dance embracing guests with their high energy & vibe. The group was formed in 2008 by the youthful rising star 'Lucky Cele' who also performs with the group. They perform various dance movements onstage th...
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Velaphi
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Velaphi is perhaps best known for his debut album ‘In The Soil’ with his initial band Seed. His music is mostly South African with a strong Afro-Cuban flavour, whilst his velvety voice has been described as being ‘smooth like chocolate’. Velaphi was nominated for a SAMA award in 2009 and has recently released his second alb...
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Young Bakuba
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Inspired by Empire Bakuba (the band that ruled Zaire's music scene in the 1960's), Young Bakuba has brought the Kinshasha sound to the Western Cape. Comprised of expatriates from the Congo, Young Bakuba spent time in Angola before moving to RSA. Their music is an intriguing mix of Congolese sounds and Cameroonian Makosa an...
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Zoë
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Nokuzola Phindile Mkhize (Zoë) is a relative newcomer on the music scene but is already captivating audiences with her music & ‘out of the box’ thinking.
“Afro-Pop with influences of Rhythm & Blues, traditional African with a pinch of Jazz and a whole lot of soul” all make up this gorgeous talented singer.
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Zulu King & Queen - Xolani & Makhulu
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Artists Xolani Dlamini & Makhulu Lophe (our moyo created Zulu King and Queen) are dressed in colourful traditional outfits and serve Zulu beer to customers as a symbol of welcome to moyo Ushaka. The performers were auditioned as individuals and developed by Sibusisiwe Ngubane to suit the moyo theme. Makhulu resides in ...
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