ArtistInfo

Malombo

Band, ZA
World, Jazz and Folk
A.k.a. Malombo Jazz Makers The Malombo Jazz Men

The group is based in Mamelodi, Pretoria and led by the multi-instrumentalists Philip Tabane and Duze Mahlobo. Malombo is one of South Africa's longest standing groups, and has helped shape and inspire the musical careers of many. Initially operating as The Malombo Jazz Men with Abbey Cindi (flute) and Julian Bahula (percussion) in the 1960's, the group evolved to Malombo, with Tabane enlisting (and training) a succession of musicians, including Mabi Thobejane. The current Malombo consists of Philip Tabane on guitar and vocals, Oupa Mahapi Monareng on Malombo drums, Raymond Mphunye Motau on percussion and Thabang Tabane Malombo drums and percussion. The instrumentation is unconventional - African drums and hand percussion, interplaying with Tabane’s unique guitar, vocal, and flute sounds.

Members

	Mabi Thobejane dr, perc
	Lucky Ranku g 1941-2016 GB
	Julian Bahula dr, perc *1938 ZA
	Raymond Mphunye Motau perc
	Oupa Mahapi Monareng dr, kal
	Philip Tabane g, voc *1934 ZA
	Abbey Cindi fl
	Duze Mahlobo voc