Vimbs Mavimbs

Thembinkosi Mavimbela alias Vimbs Mavimbs is a prolific composer, bandleader, producer, musical director and bassist. He has played on some of the most iconic albums and has written & performed in prestigious concert halls alongside exceptional musicians. Mavimbs studied a Bachelor of Music Degree (BMus) at the University of the  Witwatersrand majoring in Performance and Composition.

He has been active in the music fraternity since 2009 as a professional touring musician and has worked with orchestras such as Miagi Youth Orchestra since 2007, Cape Philharmonic Ochestra, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) and many other more. He has also been highly involved with jazz combos such as the Ekaya Big Band with Abdullah Ibrahim, Themba Mkhize, Marcus Wyatt, late Zim Ngqawana, Sibongile Khumalo, Hugh Masikela, Simphiwe Dana and many more. He has collaborated with prolific artists on their albums and theatre productions.