The Unity Band

A diverse collective of young South African musicians, The Unity Band strives to create new music which explores the cultural diversity of South Africa. Inspired by a multitude of genres, this Cape Town-based ensemble lets their musical influences flow together to form their own fresh identity.
The Unity Band has been making a name for themselves in the local music industry since the release of their debut album Fabric. This album beautifully captures the amalgamation of the band’s diversity as they explore elements of jazz, hip hop, poetry, salsa, funk and at its core, a contemporary African sound.

The Unity Band was founded by drummer and vocalist, Lumanyano “Unity” Mzi, at the South African College of Music (University of Cape Town) where all the band members studied. While each member forms an integral part of The Unity Band, they are all highly sought after individuals who pursue their musical talents in many other successful projects.

Lumanyano Mzi
Stephen de Souza
Lonwabo Mafani
Dylan Fine
Lilavan Gangen
Thandeka Dladla
Ofentse Moshwetsi
Marco Maritz

Drum Set & Vocals
Upright & Electric Bass
Piano & Keyboard
Electric Guitar
Auxiliary Percussion
Vocals
Alto Saxophone
Trumpet & Flugelhorn

Contact

Email: theunitybandza@gmail.com

Thandeka Dladla: +27 76 871 7571

Lumanyano Mzi: +27 78 156 8232

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheUnityBandZA/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theunitybandza/

Performances
The Unity Band has been privileged to perform at some of Cape Town’s finest venues:
The South African College of Music - Chisholm Recital Room (2017)
The Great Wizoo (2017)
The Crypt Jazz Restaurant (2017)
The Silo District (2018)
The V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre (2018)
Harrington’s Cocktail Lounge (Africa Day 2018)
Kwa Sec “Jazz in the Native Yards” - Featuring McCoy Mrubata (2018)
Addis in Cape (2019)
Guga S’thebe Cultural Centre (Fabric Album Launch 2019)
The Reeler Theatre (2019)
The band has also participated in the following music festivals:
The Artscape Band Stand Festival (2017)
Jazzathon Festival (2018)
South African Association for Jazz Education Festival (2019)

Recordings

Fabric (2019) by The Unity Band
Featured on Brasskap Sessions Vol. 3 (2019) by McCoy Mrubata

Media

Trails (studio recording 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20dkwxVicl4

Brudeness (V&A Waterfront 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyq8D-cqw3g

Fabric (album) on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Unity_Band_Fabric?id=B3ai3...

Fabric (album) on Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/fabric/1453805842

Fabric (album) on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6LhYAuzSS2X8mJEFB4ZDr7?si=WBwhgsPMSsCLw-K...