Mabi - King of Conga Fury (Miles Davis, Juno Reactor)

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Inside The Juno Reactor

Juno Reactor

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Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast. In these series of episodes, Ben Watkins has the pleasure to chat with Juno Reactor members, people whom he's collaborated with, that influenced or inspired him, or that he simply met along his journey. You'll hear stories about Juno Reactor albums, external collaborations, The Matrix, production talks, touring, and experiences around the world. Produced by Mauro Kenji Serra - Kenji Productions - https://www.kenjiproductions.com Stay tuned and subscribe to discover the Inside of Juno Reactor: https://www.junoreactor.com

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Mabi - King of Conga Fury (Miles Davis, Juno Reactor)

Inside The Juno Reactor

38 minutes 9 seconds

3 years ago

Mabi - King of Conga Fury (Miles Davis, Juno Reactor)

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast

Episode 9: Mabi - King of Conga Fury (Miles Davis, Juno Reactor)

SYNOPSIS: This week's "Inside the Juno Reactor" is dedicated to Mabi, his life and unique persona, his amazing percussion, musical skills, and cheerful character. In this special interview shot by Ben Watkins 10 years ago at JR's Ridge Farm Studio, we hear the Mabi story: a look at his background and early life in South Africa, to then explore what then became an essential element, Mabi changed the trajectory of Juno Reactor, a collaborator for 15 years.

GUEST BIO: One of South Africa's most venerable musicians, a veteran of bands such as Malombo and Sakhile, Mabi Gabriel Thobejane is a natural born drummer. Known in the West as the 'Conga King' he has worked with Robert "Doc" Mthalane, Pops Mohamed, Miles Davis Sipho Gumede, Madala Kunene and Busi Mhlongo. Interested in bringing traditional music to a wider audience he has more recently collaborated with premier trance outfit Juno Reactor. Born 1948 in Mamelodi, South Africa, and passed on June 3, 2021.

GUEST LINK: https://www.facebook.com/MabiThobejaneFromDanceToTrance/

Produced by Kenji Productions - https://www.kenjiproductions.com

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