Band 8001066

7pc Band
Band’s musical styles: Blues, R&B, Soul, Funk, Disco, Pop, Jazz, Neo Soul, Hip-Hop, Rock, Reggae, Electronic, Indie

Sonwabile – Singer
Languages: English, IsiXhosa
Skills: Vocal Coaching, Performance Coaching, Music Theory

Date of Birth: 1995.02.19
Nationality: South African

Education
2017–2022 University of Fort Hare, Bachelor of Music
2010–2013 Ebenezer Majombozi High School

Experience
2024 Urban Connection Band, Lead and Backing Vocalist – Grahamstown National Arts Festival, DNF Green Jazz Festival, Wild Cup Classique Festival, The Venue Hemmingway’s
2023–2024 Legends SA, Lead and Backing Vocalist – House 87 Lounge, Legends Creative Hub, Guild Theatre
2022–present Legends School of Contemporary Music, Voice Mentor

Nasiphi – Vocalist
Languages: IsiXhosa, English

Date of Birth: 1990.08.17
Nationality: South African

Experience
2023.05–2023.11 Lead Vocalist, Balance – Caliş and Marmaris, Turkey – Likya Adult Hotel, Sun City Hotel, Magic Life Hotel (Dalaman), Sandia (Calis Beach), Fabay Hotel, Robinson Hotels
2023 Lead Vocalist, Suminutband – Andalucia and Lanzarote, Spain & Portugal – multiple hotels including Vila Gale Isla Canela, Estival Islantilla, Hipotel Natura Palace, and more

Education
2015 Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Higher Certificate in IT
2012 Mzokhanyo High School – Mathematics, English, IsiXhosa, Geography, Life Science, Life Orientation

Anthony – Saxophonist
Nationality: British (SA Permanent Resident)

Education
2023 PGCE (Senior/FET), Rhodes University
2009 MMus, Trinity Laban, UK
2002 Certificate in Counselling Skills, Gestalt Centre, UK
2001 British Sign Language Stage 1
1997 BMus (Hons), Goldsmiths, University of London

Experience
2016.12–present Executive Director, Incopho Development Project, South Africa
2018.01–2022.02 Head of Music, Cambridge Primary School, East London
2016.11–2017.12 Woodwind Mentor, Keiskamma Music Academy
2016.08–present Principal Clarinet, Buffalo City Metropolitan Orchestra
2013.05–2016.11 Head/Programme Manager, Keiskamma Music Academy
2012.05–2012.11 Acting Co-Principal Clarinet, KZN Philharmonic Orchestra
2009.09–2012.03 Tutor, Redbridge & Havering Music Services
2008.02–2011.08 Lecturer, Havering College
2006.09–2012.03 Freelance Instrumental Tutor

Orchestral/Ensemble Performance
Principal Clarinet, DEVO & Buffalo City Orchestras, Cape Reeds Clarinet Quintet (Ovation Award), Urban Connection SA (Solo Saxophone), Mlungisi Gegana Band, KZN Philharmonic, and others

Aubrey – Percussionist, Backing Vocal
Languages: English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu

Awards & Recognitions
Doctor of Philosophy for Visual Performance and Arts
Urban Connection Mentor Service Award
Hancumqua Kingdom Meritorious Service Award – Class 1: Gold
Certificate of Participation – South African Cultural Observatory
Injongo Youth Development Programme Award – Buffalo City Music Legends

Donovan – Bass player
Nationality: South African

Education
2005 Jimi’s College – Music Theory Grade 1, 2, 3 ABRSM
2003 Alphenadle Senior High – N3 Electrical

Experience
2022.01 Music Teacher, Legends School of Music – Bass tutor at Legends Hub
2017.01 Bassist and Music Director, Faith Church / Faith TV – East London
2016.01 Music Director, Urban Connection – Bass player, arranger, and composer in a collaborative band

Siyanda – Drummer
Languages: English, Xhosa, Afrikaans, IsiZulu

Education
2008–2012 Bastiaanse Secondary School (Beaufort West) – Highest Grade Passed: Grade 12

Experience
2018.01 Drummer/Arranger, Urban Connection SA – Performed at Grahamstown National Arts Festival and Macufe Festival, including live and ambient performances
2017.01 Drummer, Harmony House – East London

Michael-Angelo – Pianist / Keyboard Player
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Nationality: South African

Education
2008 – 2013 High School – Pacaltsdorp Secondary School (George)
Highest Grade Passed: Grade 12

Experience
2023 – 2024 That Band (Thailand): 1st Piano/Keyboard Player
Worked as a musician for one year in Thailand. Performed at multiple venues and at the South African Embassy (Thailand) on Africa Day.
2015 – Present That Band: 1st Piano/Keyboard Player
Performed at Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Macufe Festival, and other national festivals. Supported national and international artists on stage.