BANA BA THARI


Bana Ba Thari is the oldest African string quintet made up of Cello and two each of violla and violin. The group is drawn from the African Youth Ensemble, which was founded by music teacher and violinist Kolwane Mantu.

Bana Ba Thari plays classical music as well as traditional South African music.
The quintet has performed at some of the most prestigious events. Their more recent performances include the CNN African Journalist of the Year Award, the launch of Telkom School Choir Championship, the Soweto Caltex Nation Building Concert, the launch of Science and Technology 2010, Transnet's Boss of the year Award and Spoornet Chairman's Awards. The quintet participates in the Annual National Youth Orchestra.

Bana Ba Thari have been the backing band for Gloria Bosman and Ringo Madlingozi and were part of the making of Helmut Lotti's Out of Africa video. They are renowned for their professionalism and their regular client list includes Siemens, Munich Reinsurance Deloitte & Touche and Star Diamonds