marimba music capetown

Tracy Chapman – Baby Can I Hold You – Cover- Abakhaya Marimba Band

marimbamusic — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:22:15 +0000

Abakhaya Marimba Band covers Tracy Chapman – Baby Can I Hold You. The first time I heard this version of this Tracy Chapman song, I was very impressed – and I still am.

Abakhaya has this ability to break a song down to its essence, and deliver that essence with flair. I hope you enjoy!

If you would like Abakhaya to perform at your event in Cape Town, anywhere in South Africa or anywhere in the world, you can send an email to original_hgm@hotmail.com

The Marimba Guy in Cape Town

Abakhaya Marimba Band Drumming with American Girls Dancing on Stage

marimbamusic — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:16:51 +0000

Abakhaya Marimba Band Drumming with American girls dancing on stage in Mama Africa, Cape Town South Africa:

If you would like Abakhaya to perform at your event in Cape Town, anywhere in South Africa or anywhere in the world, you can send an email to original_hgm@hotmail.com

The Marimba Guy in Cape Town

Abakhaya Marimba Band – High Energy Entertainment

marimbamusic — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:07:04 +0000

I would like to dedicate my first post to Abakhaya Marimba Band. This is a very special band. They are truly the masters of the marimba. Below is a short video of Abakhaya, just to give you an idea of what these guys are capable of:

These guys have done a remarkable job over the years, advancing marimba music in Cape Town and all over the world. When I saw Abakhaya for the first time, I was amazed by their high energy playing style, as well as their ability to captivate a crowd. More than 14 years later, I am still amazed at this band’s performances.

Abakhaya have been trendsetters in the marimba music industry from the beginning. They have a great ability to appeal to all type of audiences – young and old, and people from a wide spectrum of music interests.

One of the features of Abakhaya is the fact that they also perform Opera music (they have a trained opera singer as a member).

Abakhaya have performed at all over the world, including: France, Hong Kong, China, Seychelles and Singapore. Abakhaya have shared the stage with Lionel Richie in Cannes, France; along with other high profile international performers). The band has performed at various major events representing Cape Town and South Africa in exemplary fashion. These include:

Performed in Hong Kong Cathay Pacific’s annual festival.
Performed at the Presidents Cup for high ranking international guest
Performed at a Nobel Peace Laureates function at the Waterfront in Cape Town . Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu and FW De Klerk were among the many special guests.
Performed at the J&B Met at Kenilworth on the main stage of the event.
Various events at the 1998 World Cup in France and 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

I will provide more on Abakhaya in a later post.

If you would like Abakhaya to perform at your event in Cape Town, anywhere in South Africa or anywhere in the world, you can send an email to original_hgm@hotmail.com

The Marimba Guy in Cape Town