Original Music in Port Elizabeth

After years of captivating audiences as a member of various bands and tribute shows, Alan Kozak is finally stepping into the spotlight with his own original music. Drawing inspiration from his early days with the Long Haired Freaky People and the guidance of poet Gavin Weeks, Alan has crafted a unique musical style that reflects his experiences and passion. From playing with popular bands like the Centrestage Show Band and Lucas Reunion to collaborating with renowned vocalists like Tara-Jane Stern, Alan has honed his skills as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His involvement in tribute shows, such as Sticky Fingers Read more...

We first played music together in high school in a band fronted by Sarah, and Claire Venn. Our first gigs as a duo came in 2001 doing coffee shop and pub gigs. In the mid 2000’s, life (getting married and having kids etc) happened and music was put on the back burner for a while with the odd Four Winds performance in between. Since 2016 we’ve made a more concerted effort to perform live more often and in 2018 we started writing some original music and for the Four Winds Manville festival in 2019 we finally gave the duo a Read more...

Blaze Jazz Band, originating from Port Elizabeth formed in 2005 and comprises of members; Lee Anne Wales on vocals; Enrico Damons on vocals; Saki Nompozolo on Drums; Curtis K on Saxophone; Mzwanele Maqhosha on Keyboard and Thembani Khubashe on Bass Guitar. This popular, energetic band has performed with the cream of South African jazz musicians and has been a regular feature on the Eastern Cape festival scene and events, such as the Ebubeleni Music Festival, IsiXhosa Festival and the National Arts Festival. Having versatility and flair, the band members have on occasion collaborated with musicians from abroad visiting Nelson Mandela Read more...

Damian Williams cut his teeth on the live music scene as a 14 year old, wide eyed novice, taking to the stage in Façade. This would birth lifelong friendships and seeds for future collaborations with the profoundly talented local musicians Lindey Schouw and Kendal Beadon. On a fateful afternoon in first year of his BSc, Damian’s friend David Pittaway said to him, “You play guitar, I play guitar, we should start a band!” and Parafanalia was born. Parafanalia took up residence in a shop space in Pier 14 at one point, serenading the ghosts of shoppers past till the shoppers Read more...

Mike Palframan, Singer, Songwriter, Folk-rock, Indie, Second Album, A Few Lines More, Released February 2020, Semi-finalist in International Songwriting Competition. Mike Palframan is no regular corporate banker.  He is a story-telling songwriter whose music is influenced by the likes of the Waterboys, Bob Dylan, Rodriguez, Dire Straits and Coldplay. He enjoys big music and varied instrumentals creating his unique and genre defying sound. You can feel the energy in his music. He will move you – make you think. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

The community started noticing his talents, as an adult, when he went on an Eastern Cape Tour with Abigail Kubeka, in 1978. Backed by Soul Jazzman on his return from the tour, he featured in the musical ” BROADWAY IN AFRICA”. It was in this year that his talent as a music arranger, director and producer of concerts came to the fore, as he directed “ I HEARD THAT” featuring his own vocal group, Sunrise and other prominent musicians performing Quincy Jones music backed by The Tulips. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

He’s inspired by his family, his people and everyday life situation. Besides from singing Eddie is also a very hard working man. He’s a welder engineer and he does irrigation and house renovation as well. Eddie has release his first album called “THIS IS MY STYLE” in 2011. With greatest Hits like Do it, African Song, This is my life and Me and You. He’s about to release his new single soon again, to please his Fans just like he did before. He always work hard and forever will to please his fan and his home people who are struggling Read more...

Khanya Matomela went to the Grahamstown Eisteddfod three times winning GOLD twice with voice (Opera) and once with piano. I started performing in front of audiences at the age of 15 with my Dad’s band I also played in jazz bands on Sundays with Pat Pasha and New Waves. I played Kwaito with the group F2F. After school I studied sound engineering at Damelin I joined the Centerstage All Star Band in 2008 as a keyboard player, I made my appearances in The Beatles, Elvis and U2 tribute shows with CenterStage and was full-time with them I have been involved Read more...

JoAsh Jazz Band Jazz Band – Joash started playing the piano when he was 13 years old. 2 years later he started playing the flute and a few years after that he took up the clarinet. In 2010 took up the saxophone, started with the alto and took up the tenor and soprano sax I have been playing music for the last 8 years now and there is not one day that goes by that I am not grateful for having music as my passion. In 2010, in my Grade 10 year; I passed my flute Grade 8 practical exam Read more...

The ensemble comprises a Saxophonist, a Cellist, a Pianist and a Percussionist. With a healthy mix of Jazz and Classical training, the ensemble composes and arranges music that touches on elements and or themes from both these mainstream genres mixed in with a touch of pop culture and African rhythms and sounds creates this mash of beautiful, soulful and soothing music that touches the soul. The idea behind Jacaranda Muse, both in name and in practice, was to move away from playing a type of music that could be labeled as either this or that. The idea was to just Read more...

Gerard has played with two dance bands, “Cubans”, “Avenue Combo,” and three jazz bands including “Maiden Voyage”, “Feather” and the “Southern Sun Circuit band.” He has recorded with original rock fusion band, the “Genuines” for four albums (Goema, Mr Mac and the Genuines, Night with the Cape Gypsies, Chasing the Voodoo). Gerard has also played and recorded with Jennifer Ferguson and has travelled the world playing music. He has visited Germany, Holland, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Namibia. Gerard currently plays in a band he formed called “Gerard O’Brien and Friends” which features Gerard O’ Brien on guitar, Tom Russford Read more...

Derryn Lynn Fuller is a musician/guitarist hailing from Port Elizabeth. Born and raised on the Coast, she was clearly fated to play music having been raised in a family teeming with musicians. Her grandparents played and sang Jazz music in the classic smoke – filled clubs of the 50’s and her father, Glenn Fuller, is a well renowned musician playing at pubs and various functions in and around Port Elizabeth. Her uncle is a professional musician who has spent his entire life playing the pro circuit throughout South Africa. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Epic aka The ScriptWriter is a Grahamstown (South Africa) mc, currently based in Port Elizabeth. Epic has one 4/5 star hype magazine rated EP (extended play) titled ‘Epic’s Cinematography’ and he has recently released his much anticipated debut album titled ‘Green’. Epic Has worked with Ian Kamau, Gobi Beast, Nyambz, Big Zulu, K2 to mention a few and shared stages with Mobb Deep, Casper Nyovest, Knaan, AKA, Black Rock, Driemanskap, Ill Skillz, Reason, Max normal(now known as Die Antwoord),MXO,The Muffinz and many more. Performed in major events such as the South African Hip Hop Awards, Sprite uncontainable shows, FIFA world Read more...