// Est. Cape Town · 2002

Six musicians. Two decades of fusion. One unmistakable sound — now reignited with new lead vocalist Mbali Makhoba.

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"Take Me Home"
LP · 2026

Freshly Ground

Take Me Home — album cover

The New Album

Take Me Home

Spotify Apple Music

Next Show

To be announced

European Tour

17 cities · 6 countries · Jul → Aug 2026

// Now Playing

Press
play.

The full album streaming now. Eight tracks recorded between Cape Town and Harare with new lead vocalist Mbali Makhoba.

// 01 — Live

On
tour '26

A South African warm-up in June, then 18 dates across Europe in July & August. Old anthems, new songs from Take Me Home, and the unmistakable sound of a band reborn.

Mbali Makhoba
New Lead Vocalist
// 02 — The New Voice

Meet
MbaliMakhoba.

A powerful, soulful voice marking a significant evolution in the band's celebrated journey.

From Cape Town's Imizamo Yethu township to a New York City gala stage — Mbali's story embodies the spirit of modern South Africa. Her addition continues Freshlyground's commitment to sharing South Africa's vibrant culture with audiences worldwide.

Music is how I tell where I come from — and where we're going next. — Mbali Makhoba
// 03 — The Six

A six-piece
ensemble.

Two decades of friendship, fusion, and fire. The lineup that turns township soul, Afro-pop, and global grooves into a single unmistakable sound.

Mbali Makhoba
Vocals
Mbali MakhobaLead Vocals
Simon Attwell
Multi
Simon AttwellFlute · Sax · Keys
Chris Bakalanga
Guitar
Chris BakalangaGuitar
Josh Hawks
Bass
Josh HawksBass
Peter Cohen
Drums
Peter CohenDrums
Julio Sigauque
Guitar
Julio SigauqueGuitar

Twenty years.
A shelf full of silverware.

Multi-Award Winning
8
Wins
SAMA Awards
1
Continent
MTV Best African Act
4
Wins
Metro FM Awards
Decades
Nights On Stage