Volley Nchabeleng

Volley Nchabeleng was born in the village of Masemola (Thabampshe), Limpopo Province, South Africa. He studied music at the Sibikwa Arts Centre (2001) and the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Volley Nchabeleng is a multi-talented and versatile international percussionist. His musical genius resonates from a diverse perspective, influenced by world sounds. He has performed in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Theatre productions

Volley composed music for several productions, including:

•⁠ ⁠"Africa My Love" (2009-2012) •⁠ ⁠"Makhulu" (2009-2012) •⁠ ⁠"Ekhaya" (Tribhangi Dance Company) •⁠ ⁠"Morwa The Rising Son" (2015) - winner of the Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival •⁠ ⁠"Paleho" (2016) •⁠ ⁠"Ankobia"

Performing highlights

•⁠ ⁠2002: Opening ceremony of the United Nations World Summit •⁠ ⁠2003: Nelson Mandela's birthday celebration (Johannesburg) •⁠ ⁠2004: Ten Years of Democracy Celebration Show (European tour: Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Cyprus) •⁠ ⁠2005: Puisano Jazz Festival (shared stage with Hugh Masekela, Moses Khumalo, and Akon) •⁠ ⁠2006: Opening act for CeCe and BeBe Winans (Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg) •⁠ ⁠2008: Africa Day Celebration Show (Windybrow Theatre) •⁠ ⁠2009: Music Director, Tribhangi Dance Theatre; IPL Final (Wonders Stadium, Johannesburg) •⁠ ⁠2010/11: "Africa My Love" musical show (Germany and Austria tour) •⁠ ⁠2012: European tour with "Makhulu" •⁠ ⁠2013: Worked with Drama for Life at Wits University •⁠ ⁠2014: Maitisong Festival (Botswana), Zimbabwe, and Norway •⁠ ⁠2015: Marimba coach (Prestige College); Australian tour •⁠ ⁠2016: Maitisong Festival and Gaborone Music Week workshops •⁠ ⁠2017: Botswana tour; Africa Month celebration tour (India); recording live CD/DVD "Bo Kae Botho" project •⁠ ⁠2018: "Freedom the Musical" (percussionist); China tour for BRICKS cultural festival •⁠ ⁠2019: Created "Mother Africa and Her Melody" (one-hander play); performed at Wits Theatre and Norway ASITEJ conference •⁠ ⁠2020: Musician for "The Centre of the Less Good Ideas" (Season 7); Double CD launch concert •⁠ ⁠2021: "The Mother of All Eating" (Market Theatre); LUXEMBURG with William Kentridge •⁠ ⁠2022: "Breath" concert; "The Red on the Rainbow" tour; "Shaka Zulu the Musical" (South African State Theatre) •⁠ ⁠2023: Germany tour with "African Exodus"; percussionist for DStv series "SHAKA ZULU ILEMBE" •⁠ ⁠2024: Headlined RUHANIYAT festival (India); traveling to Rhode Island (Providence) for "Houseboy" theatre play

Awards and recognition

•⁠ ⁠Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival (2015)

Volley Nchabeleng continues to inspire and educate through his music, focusing on indigenous musical instruments and teaching the next generation.