ABAVUKI

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Abavuki is a group of young musicians from Langa, a township near Cape Town in South Africa. The name "Abavuki" which means "Wake up, early birds!" refers not only to their youth, but also to their philosophy of seizing the moment and getting things done for themselves. They developed love for music at a young age and started playing with various groups



THE ABALINGANI BROTHERS - accapella

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The Abalingani Brothers perform for Nelson Mandela on his birthday

Mpumelo Castwell Renge (Director),

Thembile Christopher, Menemene Ntsikelelo
Mqoliwe, Richard Nakani, Siyabonga, Dastile, Thapelo Sejunsengoe,
Ayanda Mxhosana, Zalusile Tafeni, Sindile Baruza, Michael Mfati,
Mayibone Mvvandaba, Sakhephi Tyobidyasi, Patrick Mapukata,




LENNOX T AND THE STEPCHILDREN

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Lennox Tom - vocals, guitar
Elliot Mushwana - keyboards, programming
Mzamo Rintsana - bass guitar
Mapule Magatho, Linda Klass, Nomfundo - backing vocals



THE BLOODLINES - reggae / jazz

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  • Vernon Saville (Chang) - vocals, guitar
  • Kevin Leonard Waterboer - vocals, guitar
  • Gareth Edward Dunn - drums, percussion
  • Andre Appolis, Jaques Herman - bass guitar
  • Jaques herman (Judah) - extra vocals



THE BRANCH - reggae/ afrobeat

  • Jaques Herman (Judah) - vocals
  • Lennox Olivier - keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
  • Daniel 'Dials' Gouws - lead guitar
  • Ben Amato - sax, flute, bass, keyboard, pennywhistle.



JIKA - drum and marimba / traditional

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Themba pondo, Landani Galada, Xolani Gongxeka, Linda Ntshinga, Nceba Gongxeka, Toto Masimini, Silumbo Makebulana, Hlubi Khwebulana, Yolanda Mdunyelwa, Sandra Gongxeka



Q - the artist

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Born in Fort Apache, Q gathers his heritage and influences from his multi Carribic parents from St Thomas and St Croix to Jamaica and Cuba. These, flavoured with American business skills and European finishing touches are the ingredients that combined, give you the taste that is unforgettably Q
 
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