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Sibusile Xaba has inspired multiple stages worldwide with his unique sound and interventions as both a cultural worker and activist. In addition to playing big stages around the, world, uShwabada has always had a Pan African focus having staged multiple tours throughout Africa.

Xaba carries forth the Maskandi / Mbaqanga tradition of the KwaZulu Natal midlands, from where he originates. Steeped in the lineage of Zulu guitar giant Madala Kunene (Sibusile’s first mentor) & warrior chants of vocal master, Shaluza Max, he not only owns these influences, but pushes the envelope as only a maestro with a keen ear for the future does.