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.jpg) amaAmbush - Band Profile
amaAmbush is a professional marimba band that was formed in 2002 by company founder and director, Ross Johnson. The band’s high energy performances have put them in a class of their own – which was confirmed when they were awarded 1st prize at the National Marimba Festival in Johannesburg in both 2006 and 2007.
The 5-piece band has over 700 performances to their credit. Recent performances include their CD launch at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, a performance with the Soweto String Quartet, and popular local band, Prime Circle. Other clients include Graca Machel, Sasol, Media 24, Pick ‘n Pay, several government departments, the University of Cape Town and the University of the Western Cape.
Due to the increasing popularity of the group, they have received widespread media coverage, with radio interviews being aired on Kfm, Goodhope FM, Cape Talk, Fine Music Radio, CCFM and UCT Radio. In addition, feature articles have been published in prominent local newspapers. Toward the end of last year, company founder, Ross Johnson presented a workshop on the African Marimba in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The group is an ideal addition to an event. They are able to provide quiet background atmospheric music or an energetic feature performance. Their repertoire ranges from popular African tunes such as Miriam Makeba’s Click Song and Pata Pata to traditional material such as Amapondo’s 9:15 and Uzuko Inyama. amaAmbush have their own compositions which are fast gaining popularity, such as No More Tears and Kyle’s Song. The group prides itself on punctuality and professionalism.
For further information, please contact:
Office: +27 (0)21 671 6076
Cell: +27 (0)83 357 9636
Fax: +27 (0)21 671 6076
E-mail admin@marimbas.co.za
Web www.marimbas.co.za
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