TARABU is an electrifying Jazz and World music group from the Cape Winelands. The word “Tarabu” is Swahili and, depending on the context, it translates in English to “joy”, “concert” or “instrumental music”. The group features Francois le Roux (saxophones and clarinets), Philip Malan (guitars) and Lucas Heinen (accordion). Special guests sometimes feature on bass […]
Accordion, Blues, Clarinet, Funk, Guitar, Jazz, Saxophone
String Along is a group of professional musicians sharing a wealth of performing experience as well as various ensembles – duos, trios and quartet. We perform at weddings, conferences, private and corporate functions, mainly in Stellenbosch and the Boland, as well as Cape Town and the surrounding areas. Our passion for music makes the difference! […]
Accordion, Cello, Flute, Violin
This is the story of the Bottomless Coffee Band – married multi-instrumentalist folk-rock duo from Cape Town; making songs about life, love, blues and breakfast! Lourens and Esté Rabé produce a unique sound and performance. Their performance is electric and reminds of the good old days when Johnny Cash and June Carter filled theatres with […]
Accordion, Banjo, Bass, Blues, Drums, Folk, Guitar, Harmonica, Rock, Singer, Ukelele
Cape Town has a French ensemble! Let us transport you to the banks of the Seine or the steps of Montmatre with our romantic delightful French music! The group consists of seasoned musicians Matthew Reid (clarinet), Kerryn Torrance (violin), Andre van Vuuren (Accordion) and Brydon Bolton (double bass). We can play for hours, strolling without […]
Accordion, Clarinet, Double bass, Quartet, Violin
Playing with Fire’s Balkan Klezmer band is called “Moskvitch”. The full band has Charles Summerfield as a singer, and the rest comprises sax, accordion, jazz guitar and tuba. This group is very hot and very funky! We helped start the Balkanology parties many years ago, and played at the Biscuit Mill market for a year. […]
Accordion, Balcan, Drums, Saxophone, Singer, Tuba
5th Avenue perform as an energetic instrumental band, usually acoustic, but also play electric from time to time. They have freshly styled song-arrangements from a repertoire that includes music from Western- and Eastern Europe as well as a fusion of Afrikaans traditional and gypsy music. The core members are Jacek on violin and André on […]
Accordion, Bass, Double bass, Drums, Duo, Guitar, Percussion, Violin
