adminShumba joined the group last year and has been touring with the colourful group since then.
He used to play drums for local bands: Overdrive, Say Band and Jazz Invitation.
In an interview Shumba said surviving founding member Moses Ngwenya was responsible for him joining the group.
Despite touring a number of places, with two tours already lined up for the United States and the UK, the Mzilikazi lad is dying to come and play before his hometown audience.
Soul Brothers are very popular in Bulawayo and the Matabeleland region.
Most of the group’s shows have had good crowds.
“We would love a show down there, especially for me playing at home,” said Shumba.
The 23-year-old drummer said changing from playing jazz to ogandaganda music was a bit of a challenge at first.
He said with time he eventually got on top of his game.
“I just turned 23 years on 9 August. Changing to playing Soul Brothers music was a bit of a challenge but the good part is you gain some experience,” said Shumba.
He regards the 22 September Durban show where the group celebrated its 36th Anniversary as his best show.
“The event featured the likes of Jimmy Dludlu and I played for him, Siphokazi, Black Mambazo and Lindelani Mkhize.”
Other groups in attendance were Zakes Bantwini, S’fiso Ncwane and Hash’Elimhlophe.
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