Milkyway galaxy band has been bringing their old-time, good-time milky band music to audiences in and around Durban since 2017. Hailed as "South Africa's happiest music"

Milky way galaxy band music has its roots in African music, afro-jazz, afro-pop, jazz, gospel, neo-soul, RnB, and world music. The band captivating, high-energy performance transport audiences back in time as the milkyway galaxy blends musicianship, creativity, and tradition. It's a "bottomless barrel of musical ear candy" in the words of one eloquent fan. Fans tell the band time and time again that they love dancing, stomping, singing, and kazooing along too!

Every performer in the band exudes a love of music. It's not unusual for the unusual to happen at milkyway galaxy's loose and free-spirited performances so you never know when they'll bust out a wacky instrument or a special guest musician will hop up and raise a ruckus with them.

Milkyway galaxy band formed when like-minded musicians kept running into each other on gigs and decided to form a milky band. They cobbled their name together from our galaxy "Milkyway". The band draws its repertoire from our nearly a century of musical history, true to the traditional canon of the '90s and influenced by more contemporary of the latest half-century. Ever-evolving the also peppers in several original compositions that feel like they could have been written long ago. Fans appreciate what they've called a "clever and electric repertoire" and a great laundry list of all ages can enjoy!

Over 2 years Milkyway galaxy band have performed at many clubs, concerts, and festivals such as ugu jazz, helezmere dam to name a few. Milkyway galaxy band had been invited back for performances at neighborhood events and local festivals. Crowds enjoy the "historical and hysterical commentary on songs.

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