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          TLALE MAKHENE

          Soweto-born Tlale Makhene is one of South Africa’s sought after percussionists, who moved to Swaziland at a tender age of four and began drumming. He was inspired by the drumbeats and dance rhythms done by his then traditional healer maternal grandmother.

          Highly regarded by his peers, in the music fraternity and fans. He began playing drums in church as well as leading the drum majorettes at school.

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        3. William Kentridge (born Johannesburg, South Africa, ) is internationally acclaimed for his drawings, films, theatre and opera productions.
        4. Born in Soweto, Tlale Makhene is one of South Africa's most sought-after percussionists.

          5. After leaving school, he returned to his birthplace Soweto, South Africa in and began studying percussion full-time at the FUNDA Center. His grandmothers influence is attributed to facilitation his passion for drumming, and pursuing a calling in this field.

          His professional journey took shape when three Danish drummers known as Drums Across were conducting workshops to scout for talent in South Africa.

          They were highly impressed, to the point of identifying and affording him the opportunity to hone his talent and invited him for a tour starting in West Africa; to later in