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Career

A life inside the music.

Twenty-six years of stages, studios, and the artists who shape African and global sound.

Collaborators

Performed & recorded with

Kirk WhalumKenny GRichard BonaWomack & WomackSelaelo SelotaDr Sello GalaneDeborah FraserProf Geoff MapayaThemba Mkhize

Timeline

Milestones.

  1. 2000

    Began professional career

    Started touring and recording at 18, the foundation of a 26-year journey.

  2. 2004

    UCT Jazz Performance

    Studied at the University of Cape Town under South Africa's leading jazz educators.

  3. 2010s

    International stages

    Performed and recorded with Kirk Whalum, Kenny G, Richard Bona and the Womack & Womack tour.

  4. -

    DW Drums endorsement

    Became the first Black DW Drums endorsee in South Africa.

  5. -

    Zildjian endorsement

    Joined the Zildjian roster of world artists.

  6. Today

    Educator & founder

    Founder of Mpumalanga Arts Jams and SJ CreaTVs. Mentor to a new generation of drummers.

Television & Media

SABC Roots
It's Gospel Time (TV)
Festival headline performances
Studio session recordings