Louis Mhlanga
South Africa
Biography
Louis is respected as one of the greatest African jazz guitarists of our time. He has performed in many countries around the world and unfailingly impresses audiences from all cultures and walks of life with his intuitive, inspiring, and unique use of his instrument, the guitar. This is a mark of his versatility and high level of skill.
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Musician
Johannesburg, South Africa
Band, Choir, Composer, Guitarist, Orchestra, Singer (Vocalist), Songwriter
Acoustic, African, Contemporary, Festive, Jazz, Jive, World Music
Festival, Public Event, Cruise Ship, Corporate Event, Private Party, Exhibition
Sotho, Southern, Shona, English
Group Members
Michael Phillips
Bass
Basi Mahlasela
Percussion
Randal Skippers
Keyboard
Sello Montwedi
Drums
Louis Mhlanga
Guitar
Garrick Van Tuin
Technical Engineer
Christoff Beukes
Secondary Technical Engineer
Experience
Various shows, festivals and events
1975-2022
Song list
- African Jazz
- Zimbabwean solo guitar classics album
- Stories Album
- Keeping the dream Album
- Shamwari Album
- World traveler Album
- Song for Nomsa Album
- United we stand Album
- Tinganekwane Album
- Mukai Album
- Musik ye Afrika Album
Requirements
- Band tech rider
- Guitar:
- Peavey classic or fender Deville amp
- 1 DL Box for acoustic guitar
- Percussion:
- 2 LP congas
- 2 Bongos
- 1 Stand for chimes
- Drums:
- Tama or Yamaha pearl kit
- 3 Toms
- 1 Floor Tom
- 7 Cymbal Stands; 3 straight stands and 4 Boom stands
- 20" and 40" Ride Cymbals
- 2 China Cymbals X 2 + 1 Crash Cymbal (Zildjian)
- Bass:
- Ampeg bass amp
- Keyboard:
- Korg Kronos 7 and XF-8 keyboards or Yamaha XF-8 Motif and XF-7 os XF-6
- 4 DL Boxes
- Vocals:
- 5 Mics
- Monitors:
- 5 Monitors
Packages
Orchestra
Duration:
45
Includes:
Instrumental and Vocal compositions
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
Dance
Price
USD 60000
Solo Guitar
Duration:
45
Includes:
Instrumental and Vocal compositions
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
Dance
Price
USD 7200
Band
Duration:
45
Includes:
Instrumental and Vocal compositions
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
Dance
Price