Thabani Gapara
Saxophonist Thabani Gapara invites you to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of Hugh Masekela's musical legacy featuring a stellar cast of some of Auckland's finest musicians. This unforgettable evening promises to transport the audience through Masekela's iconic repertoire, blending Afro-jazz and world influences to deliver a joyful and soul-stirring celebration of a true musical legend. Get ready for a night of rhythmic bliss and a heartfelt tribute to the incomparable Hugh Masekela.
Thabani Gapara, born and raised in Zimbabwe, is an Auckland-based saxophonist who has spent the last 16 years performing in various musical projects across the globe. A graduate of the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī (B Mus Jazz), Thabani has had the pleasure of playing in several musical endeavours in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand.
His passion for collaboration has led him to work with a wide array of South African and New Zealand artists, including Batucada Sound Machine, Hipstamatics, Bella Kalolo, Rob Ruha, Lou’ana, Vince Harder, Stan Walker, The Modern Māori Quartet, House of Shem, Three Houses Down, and Katchafire, to name just a few.
