Volley Nchabeleng

Percussionist, Singer

Volley is a multi-talented and versatile international percussionist who is also a composer, singer and producer. He worked in theatre for five years as a playback musician and created soundscapes for theatre productions such as Africa my love and Makhulu, which toured Europe between 2009 and 2012, as well as Ekhaya by the Tribhangi Dance Company. He was the percussionist for Shaka Zulu the musical as well as the television series, Shaka (Ilembe), and Ankobia by Monageng ‘Vice’ Motshabi and Omphile Molusi, to name but a few.

Volley’s musical genius resonates from a rather versatile perspective and the influence of diverse world sounds. A recipient of the 2022 SAACs lifetime achievement award and Naledi Theatre awards nominee, he is a traveller of note who has played music on six continents and collected instruments around Africa. He has represented South Africa on the world stage at several events, including the BRICS Cultural Festival, Dubai World Expo, and more recently in India as part of the G20 Sur Vasudha Orchestra.

Volley is one of the collaborators at The Centre for the Less Good Idea led by William Kentridge and Bronwyn Lace. Apart from composing and performing around the world, his focus is on collecting indigenous musical instruments and teaching the coming generation