With talents honed from South Africa, “4THEMUSIC” , two brothers namely Peter-John and Elton Frans, has livened up otherwise dull weeknights and really spiced up weekends at Madinat Jumeirah (Jambase, Bar Zar and Bahri Bar) for 8 years in Dubai since 2006. Afterwhich they started to freelance. They have been performing at One And OnlyThe Palm for the past 8 years consecutively. They also performed at prestigious places like Capital Club as well as The ArtsClub, where they have been

performing regularly over the past 4 years.

For the past 2 years they have been running a musicians “Jam Session” at Pizza Express on Sunday nights uniting the music community and giving the opportunity for new and aspiring musicians to develop.

They performed at Taste of Dubai and Taste of AbuDhabi respectively for the past 12 years consecutively, where they opened for BoneyM, The Wailers, Bjorn Again, Billy Ocean, Tony Hadley (Spandue Ballet), Sister Sledge, BoyzLife and UB40 to mention a few. They also performed at Dubai Jazz Festival in 2020 where they opened for Lionel Richie, right before lockdown.

They were also part of big sporting events such as the 2007 Russian Golf Open Tournament in Moscow, and the prestigious Dubai World Cup Horse Racing in 2008 as well as the HSBC Gholf Championship in AbuDhabi in 2019. They also performed in Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Shanghai and Germany.

In 2017 they ventured into composing their own music with the release of their debut single, A powerful song that addresses issues in South Africa. The song was so well received in the US that it won an Akademia Award for “BEST SONG” in the “World” category in Los Angeles.

In 2020, during a period of lockdown and social distancing 4TM released their much anticipated debut album entitled “Level One” available worldwide on all major streaming and digital platforms.

In July 2023 sadly their sultry lead singer Jabu Magagula, The Queen Of Soul in Dubai, passed away, leaving the boys to carry on the legacy that they have built with her.

Since January 2024 “4TheMusic” added a new face to the band by the name of miss Chawanya Hayes AKA Candy all the way from Chicargo. Candy is a great addition the team bringing with her over 30 years of stage experience in the United States.

4TheMusic has been a pillar for the music and cultural community performing at endless venues and private events.Variety is what makes “4TheMusic” a hit among their fans and new ones that learn about

them.

Andrés Percusión:

Rhythms of the World with a Latin Essence

A professional Colombian musician and percussionist with international experience, Andrés combines a wide range of acoustic and electronic percussion instruments, such as congas, bongos, djembe and timbales, with cutting-edge technological tools, such as the Alesis Multipad Strike and the Roland HPD. His unique style fuses Afro-Latin rhythms and AfroHouse, creating vibrant and immersive sets. Currently based in Dubai, Andrés stands out on luxury stages and cultural events, transmitting passion, technique and an unmatched musical connection in each performance.

Andrés Percusión:

Ritmos del Mundo con Esencia Latina

Músico y percusionista profesional colombiano con experiencia internacional, Andrés combina una amplia gama de instrumentos de percusión acústica y electrónica, como congas, bongós, djembé y timbales, con herramientas tecnológicas de vanguardia, como el Alesis Multipad Strike y el Roland HPD. Su estilo único fusiona ritmos afrolatinos y AfroHouse, creando sets vibrantes y envolventes. Actualmente radicado en Dubái, Andrés destaca en escenarios de lujo y eventos culturales, transmitiendo pasión, técnica y una conexión musical inigualable en cada presentación.

Anthony Barrios is an Australian-born percussionist with Hispanic roots performing in Spain since 2019 having played at top venues in Ibiza, Madrid, Marbella and Mallorca. He is now in his first season in Dubai in 2024.

Using real African and Afro Cuban and Brazilian hand percussion instruments like djembe, bongos, congas, and timbales Anthony combines with the DJ during their set to create a musical fusion between organic tribal and Latin sounds and electronic progressive beats.

Anthony has played residencies with Ushuaia, Nikki Beach, Pacha, Hard Rock Hotel, O Beach and many more iconic Ibiza venues

Aya African Drum and Dance is a seasoned professional African drummers and dancers originated from Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. The group tend to preserve and promote the authentic drumming and dancing traditions across Africa.

We do all kinds of performances and we make sure that our clients goes home with a big smile on their faces. Our facilitators and performers are trained and professionals.

The group has traveled throughout the Gulf countries to Facilitate and Perform African Music. Performed with Carlos Santana at the Jazz festival held in Dubai.Performed at the Dubai Int. Dance Festival. Performed at the Dubai One TV and MBC TV all in Dubai, etc.

Boaz is a talented professional saxophonist.

From tenor sax to soprano to alto, he will travel his audience creating an atmosphere of dreams, romance and relaxation.

From slow to soul, blues to jazz, and r&b to funky, The artist have an experience of several instrumental music.

This nice and pleasant character enjoys a solid experience acquired in several large hotel, restaurants and concerts and will bring a plus to your space.

To get an idea, we offer a free audition that will allow you to judge for yourself the relevance of his art.

Danny is a talented African Drummer & Percussionist currently based in the United Arab Emirates. Have many years experience working with so many talented musicians and artists, high quality performances is rest assured.

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* Drummer of Mastour Band

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Drumtainment is a talented African drummer group, based in the United Arab Emirates.

The groove band is a Trio band and has been in the UAE for 3 years now with large repertoire list. We perform all form of entertainment and play almost all genre of music for you cooperate event, weddings, 5star hotel and lounge and so on.

Ethnotronika is a multi-ethnic instrumentalist specialized in Didgeridoo, Handpan, Jawharp, Percussions, Berimbau, Mouthbow and Electronic music production with more than 10 years of experience in performing and Sound design.

Felix Kwame Selasi born on June 6th, 1995 in Accra, Ghana

From a young age, I was captivated by the rhythmic pulse of African music, inspired by the rich traditions passed down through generations, mixed with western musical influences such as Jazz, Blues and Pop spark a lifelong passion.

In addition to performing, I am dedicated to teaching and sharing my knowledge and love for drumming

I draw inspiration from renowned drummers like Benny Greb, Dave Wackle and Nate Smith.

My vision is to create rhythmic experiences that inspire and connect people, transcending boundaries, while constantly evolving as a musician and living a legacy of innovation. I aim to blend technical skills with emotional expression, creating rhythms that inspire and connect people across cultures and genres.

Godswill Vincent is from Nigeria. Currently based in the UAE. Highly motivated Musician ( Drummer/ percussionist ) with over a decade of experience performing across Bahrain to the United Arab Emirates with several leading local and international artists. Comprehensive background in music composition and production. Known for versatility in various music genres including Afro, Pop, Jazz, Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Bollywood & Arabic music.

Kodzo is one of Dubai most established African drummer instructor from Ghana bringing masterfull and cultural drumming to any venue. The founder of ( Happy Drums).

Happy Drums is an entertainment group based in Dubai,UAE. The group is established to portray the rich African culture to the whole world.

The group has professional drummers and dancers who has been in the field for over 15years and are very experienced.

The aim of these group is to also bring happiness to our guests and clients and to make sure that they send a big smile back home.

Happy Drums, is specialized in,

Team building,

Boom whackers activity,

LED drumming show,

Corporate event,

Wedding reception,

Drum interactive session,

Drumming roaming,

Brunch drumming,

Drumming with Dj,

School drumming workshops,

Kids and Adults birthday parties,

Stage drumming and dancing performances and

Boomwhackers activity

Chimpanzee show,

Water drumming show

Robot show

Hosny, Singer songwriter, Oud player, Rooted in his rich Nubian heritage, Hosny's music elegantly fuses tradition and modernity. With a strong presence on the international stage, Harmonizing the rich tapestry of Oud orientalist traditions with a global musical canvas, crafting a symphonic bridge between cultures, creating a unique fusion that places him at the forefront of his niche.

Im, a percussionist with over 14 years of experience and a master's degree in music and musicology, is a global rhythm ambassador. From Tunisia to Dubai, France to Canada, Im's beats have resonated across diverse cultures.

Proficient in instruments like the hang drum, tabla, darbouka, and djembe, Im's versatility spans oriental, afro, and latino styles. Whether collaborating with DJs or playing alongside backing tracks, Im seamlessly blends tradition with innovation.

Im's rhythmic mastery has broken cultural boundaries, creating musical experiences that transcend borders. As a percussion maestro, Im invites audiences on a rhythmic exploration, where the universal language of music speaks louder than words.

Josh is a talented Session Drummer, music teacher, composer, and producer currently based in the United Arab Emirates.

Started off making beats at age 15 just before high school, by college I had produced over 20 artists coming up on the scene and went on to manage one myself and that became how I scored my first number 1 on the apple music charts which jumpstarted my career.

Fast forward after college I got signed to speech production for a two-year contract in 2017 where we made 7 videos viewed on National television and 4 projects with no less than 7 songs each project which eventually led to me being named Hip-hop Act of the year 2019.

After the Pandemic, I’ve decided to come to pursue my career in the UAE as an independent artist but still willing to collaborate with labels if the paperwork is better than what I was given back in Ghana.

I am Lynne Zaabu real names Kaizire Linet Born and raised in Uganda. I am 29 years old currently living in Dubai. Music has been my everything and a source of income for me, music is the only place I call home.

I have recorded many songs in my home language but can sing in any language.

I have been on many stages doing covers as well as my own songs.

McLuther is a talented Soulful Contemporary Jazz artist, Lyricist, Composer, Guitarist, and arranger currently based in the United Arab Emirates.

Mishel Taufik started to play music at the age of seven. He was a member of the National school of music and art in the city of Pleven (Bulgaria)His first instrument was a piano and soon he realised that he wanted to be a percussionist.

After one year of playing piano he started to take lessons in Xylophone, marimba, snare drum and orchestral percussion. After many years of playing in ensembles and solo performing playing marimba was in his most interest.

In 2008 he decided to continue his studies in the National music school in Sofia Bulgaria. In this school he was a member in the school orchestra and played in many concert halls such as:

Bulgarian Hall In Sofia, National castle of culture Sofia and Santa Cecilia Roma Italy. In this period he won several solo competitions which gave him the opportunity to have a solo recital in San Daniele Italy.After when he finished his education in the secondary school in Bulgaria he was accepted in the Royal Conservatory in The Hague Holland. He studied there from 2009 till 2013 and graduated his Bachelor degree for percussion and a minor education. His percussion teachers were:Hans Zonderop, Fedor Teunisse, Luuk Nagtegaal, Peppi Wiersma en Ali N’Diaye Rose. During his studies he played with the Conservatory orchestra and he had many concerts in many cities in Holland such as: Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam, Anton Philipszaal Den Haag & etc.

He participated in many projects with ‘Slagwerk groep Den Haag’ Slagwerk Den Haag is famous in contemporary percussion music and his teacher (Fedor Teunisse) is the main player in the group.

I am a singer-songwriter, drummer, and actor. I put a smile on the faces of my audience and help them escape from their worries which brings me great fulfilment while I'm on stage.

Nezar Omran is a talented multi_genre Trumpet and Oud player currently based in the United Arab Emirates.

He is the professor of Trumpet in the higher Institute of music in Damascus, Syria

He played with many orchestras and bands all around the world in Opera houses and music Festivals

He was featured as a solo artists Morgenland Festival and Brosella Festival

Grew from listening music from dad's garage to loving the art of playing piano and guitar.Stree music quickly took over me and once I stayed focused around gigs I developed passion for world music and folk.this drove my drive from afro_pop to world and folklore music .today I try to blend both to produce an identity of my music .

I’m a professional drummer who performed with all known artists in Lebanon on all different types of occasions, inside and outside Lebanon. I can almost play all music genres.

Recently, I published my own book and courses online: The drum path.