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Malombo Music
Malombo Music - a few random shots of Malombo Music & some visitors at the Market Theatre, 2nd & 3rd of April 2004; and some early photos from the gallery. All photos by David Marks (p)© 3rd Ear Music 1968 to 2004 – Except if otherwise credited

The Malombo / 3rd Ear Music connection began, synchronistical, at the 1964 Castle Larger Jazz Festival Orlando, Soweto. 3rd Ear Music founder, Audrey Smith (Friend-Smith) was appointed a judge at the Festival – the only pale-female on the bench. Hers was apparently the casting vote that got The Malombo Jazz Men (Philip, Abe & Julian) first prize – against all odds & stiff American style big brass band Township competition.

Ben Segal, the other 3rd Ear Music founder had not as yet met his 3rd Ear partner Audrey Smith in 1964 - TEAL records’ assistant music publisher. But Ben was so moved by Malombo from another space, as Chairman of SAFMA (The South African Folk Music Association) in 1965 he recorded Philip, Julian & Abe at the Wits Great Hall concert, on his domestic tape deck. A quarter-track demo tape that accompanied me on my US & European trip in 1969. Ben’s objective was to ‘broaden’ the SAFMA committees SAfrican Folk music horizons – given that they were mainly grooved into the lyrical acoustic guitar & English poems & protest thing.

Gabriel 'Mabi' Thobejane 1976 - Rodney Barnett
Gabriel 'Mabi' Thobejane 1976 - Rodney Barnett
Philip Tabane 1976 - Rodney Barnett
Philip Tabane 1976 - Rodney Barnett
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Sipho Sepamla - Man of Letters & Poems - Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Sipho Sepamla - Man of Letters & Poems - Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Rob Greenberg & Dez Wooldridge recording Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Rob Greenberg & Dez Wooldridge recording Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Willie Mooka & his Mobile TV Station - Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Willie Mooka & his Mobile TV Station - Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Willie Mooka's TV Film Crew – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Willie Mooka's TV Film Crew – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
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Zakes Ranku & Raymond Motau 04.04.04 – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Zakes Ranku & Raymond Motau 04.04.04 – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Rafs Mayett & Monde Lex Futshane Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Rafs Mayett & Monde Lex Futshane Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Market - Nomvula Lighting Setup – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Market - Nomvula Lighting Setup – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Lex Futshane & Friend – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Lex Futshane & Friend – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
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Rachel Brown & Nahim – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Rachel Brown & Nahim – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Reggie & Mark Prosound 20 Years - Market Theatre 28th April 2004
Reggie & Mark Prosound 20 Years - Market Theatre 28th April 2004
Willie Mooka's TV Crew – Market Theatre 28th April 2004
Willie Mooka's TV Crew – Market Theatre 28th April 2004
Dr Tabane & his Lady Gibson – Dressing Room Market Theatre 30th April 2004
Dr Tabane & his Lady Gibson – Dressing Room Market Theatre 30th April 2004
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Mphunte Ray Motau - Malombo Percussionist Market Theatre 30th April 2004
Mphunte Ray Motau - Malombo Percussionist Market Theatre 30th April 2004
Malombo on the Market Stage April 2004
Malombo on the Market Stage April 2004
Raymond Philip Faith Stella Malombo 29the April Market Theatre
Raymond Philip Faith Stella Malombo 29the April Market Theatre
Willie Mooka Interviews Thabang Tabane - Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Willie Mooka Interviews Thabang Tabane - Market Theatre 29th April 2004
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Malombo Mixer David Marks at Market April 2004
Malombo Mixer David Marks at Market April 2004
Arabi Matsheko & Albert Theatre manager
Arabi Matsheko & Albert Theatre manager
Philip Tabane & David Marks - 30 years mixing – Photo Arabi Motsheko
Philip Tabane & David Marks - 30 years mixing – Photo Arabi Motsheko
Bheki Mkwane & Mdu – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
Bheki Mkwane & Mdu – Market Theatre 29th April 2004
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