@BillyMonama

South African Guitarist| Author| Composer| Researcher| Producer| MD & Creative Director at The Grazroots Project, Rebirth of Ubuntu & BTTF Concerts

 Johannesburg, South Africa
billymonama.co.za
Joined April 2014
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Privileged to be part of prestigious international trusted brands, the gear that brings the music to life: Sennheiser, D鈥檃ddario Strings, Ibanez Guitars + Orange Amps . Thank you to @MarshallMusicSA and Rockit for making this possible.
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Paul Simon鈥檚 Graceland project was a significant musical movement that demonstrated cultural diversity, same as the African Jazz & Variety, Come Back Africa, King Kong and many others in the 1950s & 60s. It was a ticket to export South African music to the globe. @MartinMyers 馃榿
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The Boyoyo Boys. Bass-player extraordinaire, Bhakithi Khumalo, and many more renowned musicians. Today I got a copy, and I must say it is out of primarily interest and curiosity to learn more about our cultural stories. Congratulations to the author and the contributors.
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Featuring musicians of diverse music such as: Xitsonga singer and guitarist, M.D. Shirinda also wrote as [Xirinda], Sotho accordionist, Tau ea Matsekha, iSicathamiya vocal group of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, electrifying Mbaqanga group of the 80s,
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Photoshoots: 16 years ago & Now 馃馃従
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We observe the National Anthem. One Vision. One Country. One Brand shaping One Nation, diversity, inspiring National Pride. @Brand_SA @PlayYourPartSA #rebirthofubuntu #nationalanthem
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With Professor Siphiwo Mahala for the Imbiza Journal for African Writing feature.
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Unpacking Mbaqanga sub-styles, a significant South African style of music at the South Music Legacy Masterclass, part 1. Find out more on YouTube. Big thanks to our partner @brandsouthafrica @PlayYourPartSA
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I AM ALWAYS A STUDENT. Every moment with the great masters feels like being in the classroom. Breaking bread with Vusi Mahlasela and Moss Mogale, each sharing musical wisdom in special unique way.
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UNITED BY MUSIC, ROOTED IN STORYTELLING | 3,000+ people gathered at Joburg Theatre over two nights for the @RebirthofUbuntu . To every audience member who bought a ticket, sang along, applauded and shared in these moments: THANK YOU馃. #RebirthOfUbuntuConcert
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Billy Monama retweeted
JOHN KANI OIS OBE@KANI_ELDEROct 18
It very rare that I meet someone and I immediately get a feeling that I am in the presence of greatness in the making. The Elder and Billy Monama. 猸愶笍
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We honour the catalysts, great masters and innovators who paved the way for us. Thank you, Ntate Jonas Gwangwa, for your immense contribution to shaping the sound of South African music. Your legacy continues to inspire generations.
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2026 Photoshoot 馃摲
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Berita| Thandolwethu at The Rebirth of Ubuntu Concert, 3rd Edition at Joburg Theatre. Thank you for being part of the journey. #tbt #rebirthofubuntu #berita
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Legendary - music statesman Sipho @siphohotstix at our @RebirthofUbuntu 4th Edition Pretoria, State Theatre, 2025. #burnout #siphomabuse #rebirthofubuntuconcert
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Hotstix@siphohotstixOct 11
We gathered to bid farewell to an African soul legend, Ntate Babsy Mlangeni. His music and spirit will forever live in our hearts. Rest in peace, Ntate. With @BillyMonama
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We gathered to bid farewell to an African soul legend, Ntate Babsy Mlangeni. His music and spirit will forever live in our hearts. Rest in peace, Ntate.
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We gathered to bid farewell to an African soul legend, Ntate Babsy Mlangeni. His music and spirit will forever live in our hearts. Rest in peace, Ntate.
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Attending Brand South Africa, Nation Brand Forum - Inspiring New Ways. One Vision, One Brand & One Country.
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Attending Brand South Africa, Nation Brand Forum - Inspiring New Ways. One Vision, One Brand & One Country.
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Attending @Brand_SA Nation Brand Forum - Inspiring New Ways. One Vision, One Brand One Country.
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