Themba Mkhize

UThemba Mkhize

UThemba Mkhize, wazalelwa eThekwini ngo-1957, wethulwa emculweni esemncane. Waze umculo we-jazz esafunda amabanga aphakeme futhi wabonwa yiqembu lendawo, i- “Dukes Combo“. Ngo-1981 waqala ukwenza umsebenzi wobungcweti neqembu “iSakhile”. Ngo-1984 uThemba wajoyina iqembu elidumile i- “Bayete”, futhi waba yingxenye yeqembu elihlonishwayo iminyaka engaphezu kweyishumi. Wabamba iqhaza emdlalweni womculo othi “Buwa”, owabhalwa nguCaiphus Semenya futhi wazulazula e-Afrika, … Read more

Themba Mkhize

Themba Mkhize, born in Durban in 1957, was introduced to music at an early age. He discovered jazz while in high school and was spotted by local band, “Dukes Combo”. In 1981 he started performing professionally with the band “Sakhile”. In 1984 Themba joined renowned band “Bayete”, and remained part of the celebrated ensemble for … Read more