Musicians' Biographies - Concord Nkabinde(Bass/Vocal)  

 

Joined Johnny Clegg in 2000

Born 33 years ago in Soweto, Johannesburg. Began music in church at the age of 10, playing guitar and percussion. Later picked up the bass, unsupervised. Soon joined gospel bands in and around Johannesburg.

1990 - 1994 studied towards a Bachelor of music in Jazz Studies, at the University of Natal, Durban. Went on to teach at F.U.B.A. Academy and then at Funda Centre Music Department.Currently, Examination Moderator for Eastside Music College and Dobsonville Music College, under the Department of Education.

Recorded and/or performed with :

Hugh Masekela(S.A.);Merriam Makeba(S.A.); Airto Moreira; Darius Brubeck(S.A./U.S.A.); Sergio Diaz(Brasil); Colin Vearncombe -"Black"(U.K.);Bendik Hofseth(Norway);Per Lindval(Sweden);Ray Phiri(S.A.); Roy Ayers(U.S.A.); Phil Manzaniera(U.K.);Ladysmith Black Mambazo(S.A.);Edyta Gorniak(Poland);Efrain Toro(Puerto Rico); Durban City Orchestra(S.A.);Eerro Koivistionen(Finnland);Ernie Smith(S.A.);Vusi Mahlasela(S.A.); Mikko Kuustonen(Finnland);Joyous Celebration(S.A.);Family Factory(S.A.);Claire Johnston(S.A.); "Our Asia"(China) and many more.