Flowers of The Nation paying homage to SA Jazz icon

Flowers of the Nation - Composed by Jonas Gwangwa
Album Released: 2001
Label: Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
This special tribute features trombonist, Bez Roberts. Mayibuye concert was filmed on the 09 September 2023, live at The Market Theatre, in Johannesburg.
Mayibuye iAfrika Concert: Concert: “A Celebration of Exiled South
African Musicians and Composers”
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Billy Monama: Curator, Creative, Director and Producer
Joseph “JB” Arthur: Arranger, Music Transcription and
Conductor
Fried Wilsenach - Sound technician
Werner Van Lill - Audio Visual, Set Designer and Lighting
Joaquim “JD” D’Almeida: Senior Guitar Tech
Edwin Carr: Assistant Guitar Tech
Busi Thabethe: Project Manager
Lehlohonolo Masina: Production Assistant
Images of Jonas Gwangwa supplied by Siphiwe Mhlambi and Jürgen Schadeberg
Filmed and Edited: Sbonga Ndlovu Gatsheni
Additional edits: Billy Monama
BAND LINE UP:
Themba Mokoena: Guitarist
Lucas Senyatso: Electric and Upright Bass
Siphiwe Shiburi: Drums
Mduduzi Mtshali: Piano and Keyboards
Susan Mouton: Cello
Miroslav Chakaryan: 1st Violin
Daniele Mitchley: 2nd Violin
Esther Spies: Viola
Sydney Mavundla: Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Bez Roberts: Trombone
Thami Mahlangu: Saxophones
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Special thanks to the Market Theatre for partnering and hosting us.
A Big thank you to the National Arts Council Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, for supporting Mayibuye iAfrika to see its fruition.
And finally, I express enormous gratitude to the Department of Sport Arts and Culture for the
Minister’s Financial Assistance Allocation.
Thank you the supporters of this cultural movement.

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