On September 21, the United Nations “Day of Peace” is
celebrated and in light of this day, a party for Peace – named Earthdance - will held nationally as
well as globally in over 600 locations in 60 countries.
Master Drummer Mabi Gabriel Thobejane who hails from
Mamelodi and now living in Ga-Rankuwa, a township located about 37 km north of
Pretoria, will be the main headliner at this year’s KZN leg of Earthdance 2015.
Having been in the industry since 1966, Thobejane who is
known for his Traditional, jazz and trance sounds, is a veteran master drummer
and, at an early stage, watched and learned the drumming of the Balobedu tribe gathering
in his neighbourhood.
He was first noticed by his Uncle Phillip Tabane - one of
the great African guitarists, and was asked to join him as the drummer. This
collaboration formed one of the top bands in South Africa in the 70's - the
Malombo Jazzmen. In 1996, through the introduction of the label M.E.L.T. 2000,
Thobejane teamed up with Ben Watkins, a British musician Dizu Plaatjes, Mandla
Lande and Simphiwe Matole of Amampondo fame, to create Juno Reactor– with which
he toured for over a decade. He was also the Lead Percussion with Juno Reactor
on the soundtrack of the blockbuster film, The
Matrix.
Earthdance will
celebrate its 19th year from 5h00 on September 18 to September 20 at The Prawn
Shak in the Ngoye District, Dokodweni Beach and is presented by Cosmic
Collective, Emithini, Urban Shaman & Friends and The Green Camp.
Tickets cost R250 through www.quicket.co.za
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