Volley Nchabeleng

Volley Nchabeleng was born in the village of Masemola (Thabampshe), Limpopo Province, South Africa. He studied music at the Sibikwa Arts Centre (2001) and the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Volley Nchabeleng was born in South Africa (1978), hails from the village of Masemola in the northern part known as Limpopo Province.

Multi-talented and versatile international percussionist. For the past 24 years Volley has been traveling the word as ambassador of indigenous knowledge worked with Drama for life for 5 years as playback theatre musician. His musical genius resonates from a rather versatile perspective and the influence of world diverse sounds; He played music and collaborated with many creatives across 6 continents.

Naledi Theatre Awards nominee for the best soundscape, Satma awards nominee for the best Sepedi album and 2024 winner of the outstanding artist of the year awarded by Minister of arts and culture. Volley was part of creative team for the soundscapes of the new tv series called Shaka Ilembe and many theatre productions.

He worked with international creative directors like William Kentridge and Aubrey Sekhabi of the South African state theatre, He served as ambassador of South African sound in so many international events like BRICS cultural festival (China), G20 orchestra (India) and Dubai expo just to name few.

Headliner of the annual Rhuhaniyat festival happening cross different provinces in India and conduct few school workshops as African music awareness workshops.

Volley Nchabeleng is the proud ambassador of African classical musical instruments.

•⁠ ⁠"Africa My Love" (2009-2012) •⁠ ⁠"Makhulu" (2009-2012) •⁠ ⁠"Ekhaya" (Tribhangi Dance Company) •⁠ ⁠"Morwa The Rising Son" (2015) - winner of the Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival •⁠ ⁠"Paleho" (2016) •⁠ ⁠"Ankobia"

Performing highlights

•⁠ ⁠2002: Opening ceremony of the United Nations World Summit •⁠ ⁠2003: Nelson Mandela's birthday celebration (Johannesburg) •⁠ ⁠2004: Ten Years of Democracy Celebration Show (European tour: Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Cyprus) •⁠ ⁠2005: Puisano Jazz Festival (shared stage with Hugh Masekela, Moses Khumalo, and Akon) •⁠ ⁠2006: Opening act for CeCe and BeBe Winans (Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg) •⁠ ⁠2008: Africa Day Celebration Show (Windybrow Theatre) •⁠ ⁠2009: Music Director, Tribhangi Dance Theatre; IPL Final (Wonders Stadium, Johannesburg) •⁠ ⁠2010/11: "Africa My Love" musical show (Germany and Austria tour) •⁠ ⁠2012: European tour with "Makhulu" •⁠ ⁠2013: Worked with Drama for Life at Wits University •⁠ ⁠2014: Maitisong Festival (Botswana), Zimbabwe, and Norway •⁠ ⁠2015: Marimba coach (Prestige College); Australian tour •⁠ ⁠2016: Maitisong Festival and Gaborone Music Week workshops •⁠ ⁠2017: Botswana tour; Africa Month celebration tour (India); recording live CD/DVD "Bo Kae Botho" project •⁠ ⁠2018: "Freedom the Musical" (percussionist); China tour for BRICKS cultural festival •⁠ ⁠2019: Created "Mother Africa and Her Melody" (one-hander play); performed at Wits Theatre and Norway ASITEJ conference •⁠ ⁠2020: Musician for "The Centre of the Less Good Ideas" (Season 7); Double CD launch concert •⁠ ⁠2021: "The Mother of All Eating" (Market Theatre); LUXEMBURG with William Kentridge •⁠ ⁠2022: "Breath" concert; "The...