In contrast, Dikobe can celebrate the Marabi culture of music and dance that grew around the yards, the powerful skokiaan beer, and shebeens. |
African Rhythms traces various musical pathways from marabi through to kwela and mbaqanga and explores the lives of those who made the music. |
They combine traditional big band jazz with marabi sounds and confirm the band's excellent reputation built up over the years. |
They all have that easy-rolling swing tempo that is the hallmark of early marabi jazz and penny-whistle jive. |