The Brother Moves On
Sun May 7, 19:00 - Sun May 7, 21:00
The Commons
ABOUT
Wildly accomplished multi-disciplinary ensemble, who are without a doubt, lodestars among a generation of artists who are both spiritual and militant in their music making, is Johannesburg based band, The Brother Moves On. One would not be mistaken to count them among the pioneering custodians of our collective consciousness and storytelling, making them a national treasure and certainly one of our best global exports!
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@tbmomusic is a performance art ensemble known for their eclectic live music shows described as "tradition-trouncing trans-Atlantic Afro-centric futuristically ancient fusion." Founded in 2010, the ensemble includes Siyabonga Mthembu on vocals, Zwelizwe Mthembu on guitar, Ayanda Zalekile on bass, Simphiwe Tshabalala on drums, and Mohammed Dawjee on tenor. Having put together exceptional catalogue over the year, their most recent releases over the past 2 years, "Tolika Mtoliki" (2021) and "$/HE WHO FEEDS YOU OWNS YOU" (2022) have been received to exceptional acclaim both here at home and well beyond our borders: an ongoing testament to their longevity and firm place in the lineage of South African musicians who are masterful both in their resistance and exceptional craft.
For their visit to The Commons the Brother Moves On travel with their favourite DJ in Jab A Jaw from the Open Format crew that hold weekly homages at Bar Bar Blacksheep every Friday & Saturday in Rosebank Johannesburg.
Write up by Zukiswa White