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Abavuki are Miyo, Bongani, Andile, Kim, Thando, Mzwamadoda, Sabu, Solomon, Thulani, and Zwelibanzi. These ten young musicians from Langa in the Cape have been pursuing their musical dreams since forming in late-2001, and have just released their debut album, 'African Rhythms'. Abavuki (meaning "Wake Up Early Birds") uses a fusion of marimbas, trumpets, trombones, congas, and African drums on both original and traditional compositions to produce an effervescent live performance, now captured on CD.
The band appeared earlier this year alongside Starkravingsane on the Robin Auld end-of-tour gig at the Riverclub. The group has a regular slot in a Long Street restaurant, and Robin Auld added them to his bill after hearing a rough recording of the group's live sound. Their first official album, "African Rhythms" was recorded live in around three hours in St. James Anglican Church by Frank Smuts, and was produced by Beverley Gough, the group's mentor and manager.
