A Celebration of Southern African Music Across Aotearoa
Southern African saxophonist Thabani Gapara is hitting the road with The African Traveller, a tour that brings the rich, soulful sounds of Southern Africa to audiences across New Zealand.
For those who grew up with the rhythms of Southern Africa, this is a chance to be transported back home through the music that shaped childhoods, dance floors, and family gatherings. And for those who have never experienced the infectious energy of Afro-jazz and township grooves, this tour is an open invitation to step into the heartbeat of the region.
Thabani and his band bring together original music and timeless classics from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique, and beyond, blending soaring saxophone solos, deep grooves, and rhythms that get you moving. From high-energy dance numbers to soul-stirring ballads, every note carries the essence of Southern Africa’s storytelling traditions.
This tour also marks a milestone for Thabani as he heads to the South Island for the first time, performing in Christchurch, alongside North Island stops in Auckland, Hamilton, Mount Maunganui, Wellington, and Whangamatā.
Whether you’re part of the African diaspora longing for the sounds of home or someone ready to experience Southern African music for the first time, The African Traveller is about bringing people together, through music, movement, and shared stories.
Tour Dates & Venues
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The African Traveller - New Zealand Tour
17 April – Mount Maunganui – Totara Street
26 April – Whangamatā – Edison's
10 May – Christchurch – Space Academy
17 May – Hamilton – The Meteor
23 May – Wellington – Meow
31 May – Auckland – Tuning Fork