South African
Township Band
Jive Kayana



Born in South Africa and raised in Zimbabwe, the African bass player and lead vocalist of the hard hitting band Jive Kayana Chris Gudu has brought to
Australia a rich heritage of African music. This up-tempo and sometimes Afro-jazzy music is known back in Southern Africa as Umbaqanga music, otherwise also known as Township Jive music, hence the name Jive Kayana (kayana means pure).

Jive Kayana has not only adopted the name but also the spirit of this freedom. The music of Jive Kayana is vibrant and electrifying.

Jive Kayana comprises of two guitars, keyboards, drums, percussion, backing vocals and features a powerful 3-piece horn section. All members wear traditional South African costume on stage.