Multi-award-winning singer and songwriter, Thandiswa Mazwai remembers a fellow band member, Thabang Tabane who passed away recently.
Thabang departed after a brief bout of illness at the age of 45. He was known for his creative flair as a percussionist.
Recently the veteran musician and former BONA cover star shared a sorrowful post with a heavy heart on her Instagram page, to announce the death of Thabang.
In the post she broke the news to the friends of their band, saying: “I am devastated to share the heartbreaking news that our beloved percussionist Thabang Tabane has passed away earlier today. This is an unimaginable loss, and we are all struggling to process it.”
She revealed that Thabang was not only a band member, but they had formed a friendship and he was a source of inspiration and a vital of their music as a band. The Lahl’umlenze hitmaker also said they will miss his presence, energy and spirit as a band, both on and off the stage.
“He leaves behind his children, and the Malombo drums lay silent,” she penned.
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The musical talent ran in Thabang’s blood, as he was the son of the late legendary Philip Tabane who was a South African musician, vocalist, jazz guitarist and band leader from Mamelodi. According to YouthVillage, Philip led a famous group, Malombo Jazzmen and his music was heavily influenced by Sepedi Chants and rhythms which are known to have spiritual powers.
