African Time is the newest, funkiest, hippest sound to hit the scene. Storme and Doug Campbell from “Havana Gas” merge their talents with great musicians like David Klassen (drums/vocals), Shereen Smith (vocals/piano/sax) and Phil Holder (sax). And Dolly Setiloane (vocals)

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African Time takes you on a musical journey through Africa, playing songs from different countries in different languages by artistes like Youssou n’Dour, Angelique Kidjo, Manu di Bango, Khadja Nin, Ismael Lo and Richard Bona. You will also hear a great selection of homegrown favourites like Malaika, Judith Sephuma, Hugh Masekela, Mandoza, Rebecca, Ringo, Brenda Fassie, Ernie Smith, Miriam Makeba and Mango Groove.

The perfect choice for your function –the best of African music, the best of pop,

Storme Campbell (bass/vocals) released her self-titled debut CD late 2001. The album recently reached number two on the SA Rock Digest Charts. She is a distinctive, vibrant and versatile vocalist who constantly surprises and impresses the audience. She studied bass at the Pretoria Tech Jazz School.

Doug Campbell (guitar/vocals) signed with Virgin Records in the UK, where Sting produced three of his songs. He co-wrote the music for the movie “Heel Against The Head” and wrote the score for a TV series filmed in Europe.

Shereen Smith (keyboards/sax/vocals) is a graduate of UCT and a member of the National Youth Big Band. She has played with Judith Sephuma.

David Klassen (vocals/drums) has worked with Danny K, Ernie Smith and TK, and is a member of the band in the popular “Noot vir Noot” television game show.

Philip Holder (saxes/vocals) is an orchestral arranger who has worked with such jazz luminaries as Bruce Cassidy, Johnny Fourie and Izio Gros. A graduate of Pretoria Tech, he plays tenor, alto and soprano saxophones.

Phillip Meintjies (vocals/drums) recently completed a stint at top venues in Dubai. He has recorded with Ray Phiri, Miriam Makeba, Stimela, Caiphus & Letta, James Ingram, Al Jarreau, George Duke etc.

Dolly Setloane (vocals) was lead singer for “Shine” and appeared at the top venues and clubs around SA, the Comores and the Gulf States

Basi Mahlasela (percussion) is in demand as a session musician, and his appearances on recordings, TV and jingles are too numerous to list here. He also performs live with SA’s top musicians and visiting international artists.

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