Performing - Gigs

2010 Cape Town Marmiba festival

The 2010 Cape Town Marimba Festival was a great success. Here we have the St. Cyprians band performing their version of the Lord of the Dance.










Kirstenbosch Concerts

amaAmbush enjoyed playing at the Rotary Carols by Candlelight this year




amaAmbush meets Soli Philander
Red Cross Benefit evening - Cape Town


amaAmbush had a great time with Soli Philander of 567 Cape Talk at the Red Cross Benefit evening




amaAmbush meets The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu
Oxfam function - Cape Town


amaAmbush was privileged to perform for Desmond Tutu at an Oxfam function, highlighting the effects of Global Warming on the African continent.




amaAmbush working with Richard Loring
Cape Town Carnival


amaAmbush has partnered with Richard Loring and the Cape Town Carnival to put together a large parade that will take place in March next year. Its going to be great!




amaAmbush Jazz at the Cape Town Gallery
Cape Town

amaAmbush Jazz was invited to the Gallery for to add atmosphere to their function

amaAmbush and Artscape Indigenous Music & Praise Poetry festival


The school band "Born Free" from St Josephs, taught by Carolyn Canterbury of amaAmbush played very well


amaLightites, taught by amaAmbush members, Kyle Williams and Thulani Bukani were great as usual and were selected to go through to the next round. Well done guys!

amaAmbush playing for celebrities


Madcon - Group that sings "Beggin"


Madcon - Group that sings "Beggin"


Richard Branson - Virgin


Richard Branson - Virgin


Jamie Oliver - Chef


Mike Rutherford - Front man of Mike & the Mechanics


amaAmbush performing at UCT Graduation
Cape Town


The amaAmbush 5 play annually at the UCT Graduation ceremony.

amaAmbush Jazz performance
Stellenbosch


amaAmbush Jazz were playing at a festival in Stellenbosch. The music was well received, and the festival was a great success.



Artscape Marimba Festival
Sunday 28 September
Artscape Theatre


amaAmbush SIYEZA is our latest band. It takes marimba playing to the next level with drum kit, guitar and sax included in the lineup. We have a lead singer, Amanda, who brings powerful melodies into the sound. The group amazed audiences at the Artscape Theatre.



Vice Chancellor's Inauguration - COMPLETED
Tuesday 19 August
Jammeson Hall


amaAmbush performed with a full eight-piece band for the inauguration of the new University of Cape Town Vice Chancellor. It was a great event with dignitaries such as Helen Ziller and Graca Michelle in attendance.



Rocking the Daises
Sunday 10:00am
5th October 2008


amaAmbush will be performing at the Rocking The Daises music festival this year. Come through and experiance the incredible atmosphere of this event.

For more information and to book tickets, Click Here





Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday - COMPLETED

amaAmbush performed at Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Celebration at the VnA Waterfront. The event was hosted by 567 Cape Talk.



Isingqi sase Mzantsi - COMPLETED

22 July 2008
Baxter Theatre


Ensemble Uthingo presents Isingqi sase Mzantsi, an evening of Traditional/Popular music and dance at the Baxter Concert Hall on the 22 July at 20h15.
The concert displays a variety of traditional African musical instruments performed by some of South Africa's young, talented African musicians featuring guest groups and artists like:

amaAmbush Marimba Band
Kenny Gibe on Steel Pan
Godfrey on Bass Guitar