Ngwako Manamela was born at Riverside and raised in Mamelodi. While performing with other bands he caught the sharp ear and eye of Hugh Masekela who encouraged him to embark on a solo career. The result was his debut CD, Ngwako Ramelodi. The professional vibraphonist and band leader was inspired by the American muso Milt Jackson in the 1970s. By 2007 he had established the Manamela Bokamoso School of Creative Art in Soshanguve. The school was
sponsored by UNISA, while studio facilities were provided by Chissa Music.
Lex Futshane
South African Bass Player
Lex Futshane a prolific composer, arranger, educator, performer and an internationally proclaimed bassist (electric and acoustic), collaborator and educator.
Thomas Dyani
Percussion
Thomas Dyani is an intergenerational and international percussion player who moves between cultures, genres, sessions and festivals. Stepson of Johnny Dyani he is at the forefront of the South African jazz in exile movements all over Europe.