(Wake Mahlobo)
The Rainbow Restaurant with support from Concerts SA present
the Wake Mahlobo Quintet on February 1.
Mfanafuthi Mahlobo, also known as Wake was born in Kwa
Mashu. His passion for music has sustained him for over 35years in the music
industry. A founding member of the Band Stax, and owner of the company “Bring
us through”, he started his music career at an early stage as vocalist than
switched to drumming.
He has been involved in different projects as a singer or
playing drums, performed and recorded with giants such as the late Sandile
Shange, Mandla Masuku, Mbongeni Ngema, Sipho Gumede, Brian Thusi, Hugh
Masekela, The late Vuyo Mokoena, Pure Magic, Joyous Celebration 7.8.9, Rebecca
Malope, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zim Nqawane, Duke Makasi, Dorothy Masuku, Siphokazi,
Busi Mhlongo, Afro Soul, and Mafikizolo to name a few.
He has groomed and developed artists Sharon D, the late Lebo
Mathosa, and recently recorded a choir from Kwa Mashu (Kwa Mashu Praise Jesus)
He is known nationally and Internationally after touring with different bands
and now he has decided to come back home and plough back his musical skills. He
is passionate about youth development in music & art.
He is now working on a solo career writing his music and
performing with a four peace band. His music is a mixture of African Jazz music
with Blues and Funk influences, as well as music from South African legends.
Joining Wake in the Quintet will be Siya Duma (saxophone); Thulani
Shezi (piano); Sandile Dlamini (bass guitar) and Xolani Shabalala (percussions).
The performance takes place on February 1. Doors open at
13h00. Tickets R60 available from the Rainbow, Pick n Pay or online at www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=409794326
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