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This upcoming performance will be a rare opportunity to see him live in South Africa, as he prepares to take his music abroad, possibly the last local performance for some time.

Double Bass Virtuoso, Composer & Bandleader A highly respected figure in the South African jazz scene, Vimbs has built a career spanning more than a decade as a double bassist, composer, and bandleader. His music is distinguished by a rich fusion of African heritage, jazz, and orchestral traditions, reflecting both technical mastery and deep emotional resonance. As a musical director, he has guided numerous projects, shaping soundscapes that bridge genres and generations.

His debut album, Late Bloomer, marks a significant milestone, a sonic exploration of identity, resilience, and transformation, capturing 18 years of musical and personal evolution. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading South African artists, including Simphiwe Dana, Msaki, Feya Faku, and Dr. Nduduzo Makhathini.

A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, where he studied composition and performance, [Name] brings both technical precision and heartfelt expression to his craft. His music continually revisits themes of ancestry, self-discovery, and the beauty of blooming in one’s own time.