AmaAmbush

Awards

amaAmbush's high energy performances have put them in a class of their own – they have been awarded first prize at the National Marimba Festival in Johannesburg every year that they have entered and have received a Cultural Award from the Western Cape Provincial Government.   

International Noteworthy Performances

amaAmbush have toured Argentina, Germany, Italy, and the USA, have presented workshops on the African Marimba in Malaysia and China and have recently returned from a two month cruise ship tour in Sweden.

South African Noteworthy Performances

The band has over 600 live performances to their credit.  Recent performances include their CD launch at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, a performance with the Soweto String Quartet, a show onboard the Queen Elizabeth II (QE2), and performing at the Kirstenbosch Carols by Candlelight. Some of their clients include Sasol, Media 24, Pick ‘n Pay, the Department of Education, the Department of Arts and Culture, the Western Cape Premier's Department, the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town Tourism, BMW and DHL. They have also performed for Sir Richard Branson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jaime Oliver, Madcon, Soli Philander, as well as for former president Nelson Mandela's birthday celebration.

Client Feedback

On behalf of the Board of Directors, delegates and the Administration of the PSA who attended the PSA Braai, I wish to thank Ross and his group for their wonderful performance.  I can assure you that we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the entertainment.
Beverley Oosthuizen, Public Servants Association of South Africa

The AmaAmbush marimbas and Khayelitsha Choir were a hit at the CFA gala dinner! Thanks for all your assistance!
Gioia McIntosh, CFA South Africa

Just to say thanks for the Marimba band amaAmbush for Sat's wedding - they were really great - and all the guests & the couple really enjoyed their music!
Sue Dowson, Waves 'n Wine Weddings

I just wanted to say a big thank you!! The string quartet was great and all of the guests loved the Marimba band - they played beautifully!
Sheila Valverde

Can you please pass on our thanks to AmaAmbush for playing our wedding on Valentine's Day at Strandkombuis. Everybody loved the music and they really helped to create the right the atmosphere. The guys (and gal) were very accomodating and professional throughout and I would have no hesitation in recommending them. It was especially great to hear our request for "Somewhere Over The Rainbow", which brought a tear to both of our eyes. We have some great photos, which we will forward when we have collated them.
Mark & Janine