Performing - Band Members
Ross Johnson www.rossjohnson.co.za
Ross Johnson is the founder of the group amaAmbush. He was first introduced to African music, as a young boy, learning the African penny whistle on the streets of Cape Town.
He has a degree in music from the University of Cape Town, and works as the Managing Director of amaAmbush Productions. He leads the group, and plays the alto marimba.
Kyle Williams www.kylewilliams.co.za
Kyle is studying a Bachelor of Business Science degree at UCT. He comes from a very musical family and started playing in his school marimba band at the age of 13.
Kyle has composed popular amaAmbush tunes such as Kyle's song, and Kryptonite.
Zama Qambi
Zama has been a full-time musician and dancer since 2001 when he studied dance at UCT.
He first learnt to play the djembe (African drum) as a young boy. Zama provides the drum rhythms and vocals for amaAmbush.
Thulani Bukani www.facebook.com
Thulani is studying a Bachelor of Engineering degree at Cape Tech. He was part of the St Josephs Marist College marimba group with Kyle.