The Abbott Network is an
unique and captivating original ensemble that was created during 2009 in the
mother city of South Africa,
Cape Town. The
Abbott Network’s repertoire can be best described as fusion. You can
expect to
hear influence from across the globe with strong authentic rhythms and
soulful
melodic attributes. The band is predominantly a studio band that
composes and
records albums for public sales and broadcast. However, the
instrumentalists of the band are also known for performing live as the
backing band to solo
artist Lindiwe Suttle. This is where The Abbott Network jumps out the
studio and
onto stage rocking it out fusion style. Combined, members of The Abbott
Network

Freshlyground formed in early 2002, and is made up of seven talented and diverse musicians from South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Fronted by the diminutive but dynamic Zolani Mahola, the band exudes a live performance energy that has been the bedrock of their success. The experienced rhythm section of Peter Cohen (drums) & Josh Hawks (bass) is complimented by guitarist Julio Sigauque, keyboardist Seredeal Scheepers, Simon Attwell (flute, mbira, sax and harmonica) and violinist Kyla Rose Smith. Although hailing from diverse backgrounds, between them the band’s members weave a musical magic that is highly infectious and undeniably groovy.

As you drive about 13 miles north of Durban, the largest city in the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, you pass a lush fertile belt where the rich green shades of the sugar cane meet the turquoise of the Indian Ocean. This is where on the 26th November 1983, guitarist and composer Guy Buttery was born and raised in a small coastal town along the North Coast. This is a place of enchantment, freedom, promise and where the creative spirit takes charge. Besides being introduced to music at an early age through his mother who plays the piano and his older brothers who played guitar, the muse naturally took hold of Guy when he was ten.

Zebra & Giraffe is the name of a new force pressing itself into the hearts and minds of music fans – and even on first listen it’s clear that Z&G’s debut longplayer, ‘Collected Memories’, is every bit as unique as the animals that its named after.

Tristan Waterkeyn : singer songwriter and accoustic guitarist.

“the internet is a street corner where Tristan Waterkeyn makes music.”

Hay Day - the first album

Mellow, thoughtful and aurally pleasing, a hammock-style hit waiting to be discovered. Acoustic guitar and jazzy rhythms complement lyrics both darkly humorous and poetic.

VIRTUAL BUSKING: Download the whole album for free online - Visit tristan's website for more details.