Patrick Simakweli

Patrick Simakweli is talented guitarist and jazz musician who was born on 28 July 1953 in Blantyre, Malawi. He is from Chapotela Village.

His passion for music began when he became part church at a local Catholic Church. Back then, Simakweli would play his home made guitar.

Shortly afterwards, he received guidance from artists such as Don Mlenga, Che Chamba and Geoffrey Wawanya. The thresome taught him how to become to play a variety of music instruments and this saw him performing for bands such as, Los Muchachos, New Makasu Band with Bright Nkhata (RIP), as well as Mtambo Band. His son, Sam Simakweli, is also a member of Lucius Banda’s Zembani Music Group (ZMG).