Kaya 959 The Jazz Standard

Vimbs Mavimbs on The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane

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Today we shine a spotlight on Vimbs Mavimbs — a musician whose path has taken him from South Africa to Hamburg, where he is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at the Frankfurt University of Music & Performing Arts.

His debut album Late Bloomer, set for release in 2026, is a meditation on patience, timing and becoming.
22 Mar English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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