Limitless Sky Records: Artists / Bio

Ndala Kasheba - Le Maestro Supreme

Guitarist and singer Ndala Kasheba first came to Tanzania with Fauvette, a band from Congo in 1964. He was active in the Dar es Salaam scene ever since then. In the 1970’s he led the famous “Orchestra Safari Sound”. He then created his own group “Zaita Musica” and toured in Europe. Ndala Kasheba recently departed the world,and will be surely missed by everyone, from the Swahili people to the Swedish, and to those whose ears hear his distinctive twelve string guitar sounds.

Garikayi Tirikoti - Mbira Master

Mbira maestro Garikayi Tirikoti has been developing his unique take on the ancient Shona musical art, and his unusual 8-piece group, for over thirty years. Garikayi also creates the mbira in his home workshop, of various traditional tunings as well as his own creations, and is known for manufacturing some of the finest instruments available. He is a spiritual leader and teacher in his community in Chitungwiza. He has toured in Europe twice, to Holland and Switzerland in 2001. He will surely make an appearance in a venue near you soon!

Achigo Band - Muziki wa Dansi

Achigo Band used to be Orchestra Marquis, champions of Swahili dance music. Veteran musicians from various “muziki wa dansi” bands had joined forces to make the Achigo Band. Mwanza Mpango King Kiki and Kasongo Mpinda Clayton lended their smooth vocals to the group, along with a cast of stars of the past 30 years of prominent performing artists from the Dar es Salaam scene.

Yekete Beat - Swahili Style Highlife

The lively, percussion-driven pop act Yekete Beat Band formed in the Arusha region of Tanzania in 1989. Leader Saidi Matimbwa learned guitar from his father, Islamic hymns from Koranic school, and took training in music at the National Arts Council. The fusion of backgrounds makes this band unique, lending highlife feel to traditional Tanzanian rhythms. They play regularly in Arusha. Check them out on the compilation CD: New African Composers Vol. 1!

Delphin Munuga - Voice of the Congo

Singer Delphin Mununga was brought to Dar from Lubumbashi, Congo, by Ndala Kasheba in the 1980s to play with Zaita Musica. He toured with Zaita to Europe in 1989. He has stayed in Dar since then. He now plays with various big bands, like Bora Bora Sound, and began his own group “Esthetic Musica” which tours in Arabia and Asia. Currently Delphin has toured the Congo and Dubai.

Yoginis - Song Bird EP

Through the compositions of pianist Yogi McCaw, the Yoginis incorporate Jazz, Samba, Indian modes and Afro-Cuban rhythms to deliver and authentic fusion of cultures.



The Yoginis is a huge band consisting of people from Puerto Rico, Brazil, Grece, Bangladesh, Jamiaca, India the USA. For complete information on the band please visit:
YOGINIS WEBSITE

Techung - Tibetan Songs of Love & Freedom

TECHUNG: Techung is a prominent Tibetan singer/songwriter living in exile in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is best known for his performances of traditional Tibetan music, dance, and opera under the name Tashi Dhondup Sharzur. He uses his childhood nickname, Techung, when performing as a solo artist. Whether performing in traditional or contemporary styles, Techung's dual goals are to revive Tibetan music in the Tibetan community and to expose the rich performing cultural tradition of his homeland to the world community.

Rosa Odette & Michel Tyabji - Production Team

Michel Tyabji is a drummer/ percussionist who has lived and performed in over half a dozen different countries, from England to Tanzania. He draws his experience and influences from India, Africa and Arabia together with his education in Western Classical music. Michel is also educated as an audio engineer and music producer. He is a sought after music producer for international artists within America.

In addition to producing music for Limitless Sky Records, Rosa & Michel Tyabji have worked as Producers for independent film and video, most recently completing a documentary in India.



As professional Location Recordists/ Sound Mixers for film & network TV productions, as well as doing Sound Design and Audio Post Production from their studio, Rosa & Michel have a variety or projects that they are involved with.

Rosa has worked as a sound mixer on feature length films, shorts, commercials, industrial shoots, music videos, and PSA's since 1996. She began in New York City and has worked in film productions on four continents: America, Europe, Africa and (most recently) Asia.

See more about the film, video and TV productions that both Rosa & Michel Tyabji are involved with by going to the website - Sounds Ready Check it out!