Prejol jazz session & Main Jazz
Local artists includes:
PMJ: Play more Jazz
Band members: Max Khumalo, Pearl Mbonani, Pat Mkhwanazi & Karabelo Ntuli. PMJ was formed by Pat and Max in 2001 then a year later Karabelo & Pearl joined the band. PMJ is a local band and play jazz music. For more info: Pat Khwanazi at 076 752 7968
BONGANI MTSHALI:
Bongani Mtshali is from Emzinoni, started singing in church without much noticing that he has got what it takes to be a jazz musician. His jazz career started in 2003 and he performed at various functions. One of his biggest achievements is being in SEJACUFE 2005 as one of the developing bands. Millennium Project singers are the pride of Emzinoni is backing Bongani Mtshali.
Contact no: Bongani Mtshali, 083 880 6105
BERRACCA:
Founder: “Sphiwe” Vusumuzi Mbatha
Names of members: Vusumuzi, Sibusiso, Sabelo, Sameul, Mandisa, Busisiwe
Achievements: Played at SEJACUFE 2006, at weddings and funerals, on heritage day in Ermelo at MEC’s unveiling of tombstone & Couple of jazz occasions
Manager: Busiswe Khoza, Co-ordinator: Mandisa Mahlangu
COMMON FACTOR
The name simply stands for people with the common goal and understanding of Jazz Music. The band started as backing singers for the ever-strong ZIGZAT band under ZIGZAT Entertainment Company. Having been there since day one of SEJACUFE as backing singers for ZIGZAT band the first and only local group to perform in the first SEJACUFE, they are already like the well-oiled machine ready to mesmerize their fans on stage.
MPUCUKO MTHOMBENI
Band members: Thandani, Thapelo, Max and Anele
Backing vocalists: Patrick, Sello
Day started: 2004