Abaqondisi Brothers Mbube Music Group
D139 Monde Crescent
Kaya Mandi
Stellenbosch
7600
Phone: +27 21 8883736
Cellphone: +27 (0)83 474 1103
Fax: +27 21 8883423
Email: elvis_hermans@bat.com
Website:
WWW.music.org.za
WWW.Afrimusik.com
Services Overview
Abaqondisi Brothers is a service driven group that possesses a drive and courage to serve everybody with a need. A group that appeals to larger variety of cultures, Abaqondisi offer services in a wide spectrum for example:-
Community Events
Corporate Functions
Commercial Adverts & Jingles
Big & Small concerts
Private functions
State banquets
Graduation ceremonies
Church services
Wedding receptions
Hotel & Restaurant entertainment
Benefit concerts
Special Projects
Musical & Cultural workshops
Cultural Festivals
Under the leadership of Mongezi Hermans: Marketing Manager & a Lead Singer, the group have achieved a lot in the music arena. Mongezi Hermans, a qualified Human Resources Practitioner & an experienced Organizational Development Facilitator, extended his expertise to develop the young and upcoming groups in the townships. His productions as a Producer of Mbekweni Black Bafanas, Bana ba Kgotso, Section of Peace, Abakhanyisi Brothers and Peace Lovers left many people screaming "Wow.
Main Story
In a small Township of Stellenbosch emerged a 10 member acapella music group, Abaqondisi Brothers (Brothers of Understanding). Since establishment in 1992, they always wow the crowds with their magical voices whenever they perform. Performing in various languages, these musical sensations have forged unique harmony structures in various styles. Abaqondisi CD releases over the past 13 years are Ezulwini Lami, Umtheth' Uyavuma, Isifingo, Izwe Lesithembiso – The Promised Land, Ilizwe Aliphucuki, “The spirit of healing”and the latest “Our Journey” as released by Merchant Records. Other than their day to day performances country-wide including a performance at President Mandela's 80th Birthday Bash, they also impressed dignitaries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and 50 000 crowd in Germany during the Katholikentag Festival (2004).
Recently, Abaqondisi performed at the following events:-
SAA Spier Festival – Shades of acapella
Appletiser Summer sunset concerts – Kirstenbosch
Stellenbosch Festival
Oudemeester Choral Festival – Cape Town
Bibliathon 2000 Launch
Oude Libertas Festival – Africapella Concert with Afrika Mamas
V & A Choir Festival
Telkom Schools Music Competition
Millennium Show at Susani Studios
London Celebrate South Africa – May 2001
Carre Theatre – Faranani Concert in Amsterdam of Netherlands
Katholikentag 2004, Ulm – Germany – 2004
Performance History:
Their Performance History includes performances like: Children's Tower Launch – Waterfront, Cape Town against crime initiative during Planet Hollywood bombshell, 50th Anniversary of Bakkels Bakeries, Corporate function – Mauritius, SAA's Route Launch – Abidjan – Ivory Coast , Wingerdstok Rock Festival, Chartered Accountants International conference, Mamelani Reconnection concert with Obenda – Norway, 10 ANC Elections '99 Musical Road shows, Journey To Dreams tour around Orange Free State, V & A Waterfront Events – Waterfront, Rhythmic School of Music cultural exchange initiative – Copenhagen: Denmark etc.
Abaqondisi shared the stage with various super stars like: Ringo, Stimela, Tkzee, Obenda of Norway, Sibongile Khumalo, Prophets of da City, Winston Mankunku, Jimmy Dludlu, Boom Shaka, Bongo Maffin etc. They also featured on various compilations like: Rugby World Cup 99, Die ANC Ruk in die Kaap, and recently donated a song to Trees for Life in America.
Their magical harmonies have sent waves to the rest of the world media circles when they performed both SA and Italian National Anthems during the Italian Rugby team's visit to South Africa.
Abaqondisi Brothers also appear frequently in Festivals, Private Functions, Corporate Functions, Wedding Receptions, Church Services, Public Events, Cultural Events, and Graduation Ceremonies etc.
Abaqondisi appeared on several Television programs like: Ezodumo, Gospel Gold, Peace Café, Ngomgqibelo, Real Vision etc.
Abaqondisi Discography
1. Ezulwini Lami: 1993
2. Umtheth’ uyavuma: 1994
3. Isifingo: 1995
4. Izwe Lesithembiso: 1998
5. Ilizwe Aliphucuki: 2000
6. The Spirit of healing: 2002
7. Our Journey: 2005
Compilations:
1. Bring it home – Rugby world cup: 1999
2. ANC elections songs: 1999
3. Silimbo featuring Atile & Johnny: 2004
4. Ministry of sound (UK) – Blessed featuring Esti: 2004
Movies:
The piano player (2002); featuring Christopher Lambretchs of Highlander & Denis Hopper. Movie directed by Jean – Pierre Roux.
GENRE OF MUSIC
COTHOZA MFANA or ISICATHAMIYA is the name of the music. It is the music of men yearning for homes alone in an urban landscape "Yes" the music that celebrates and mourns a mesmerizing sound, the sound of Abaqondisi Brothers.
For Booking Contact:
Elvis Mongezi Hermans: Marketing Manager at the above contact number |
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