Based: Cape Town

Karibatar Guitar Duo

Kariba is a rare fusion of artistry which was born out of a meeting of diverse musical cultures and personalities who share a quest for excellence. Guitar, vocals and flügelhorn complement blend together, creating authentic contemporary, Classical, Jazz and African flavors.Featuring a large imaginative repertoire, Kariba’s finely crafted music is familiar without cloying, and well-loved yet fresh.

MEMBERS
WILLIAM HAUBRICH
Composer, arranger, producer, trombonist and trumpeter. William Haubrich joined the Cape Town Symphony in 1982 and was soon ensconced into the local jazz and African music scene. William leads Kariba, Intsholo, the World Duo, and is in constant demand as brass performer in Jazz, Classical, African, World, Jewish, and other settings.

His compositions and arrangements have been performed by:
· Claire Johnston Mango Groove
· Doug Masek
· Ed Jordan
· Feya Faku
· Gloria Bosman
· Howard Johnson
· Ibuyambo
· Intsholo
· Jazzart Dancers
· Lynne Arrialle
· Robbie Jansen
· Sibongele Khumalo
· Twenty Tenors
· Watershed
· Wynston Mankunku Ngosi

SYLVAIN PARFAIT BALOUBETA
Sylvain cites one of the most precious gifts he received from his religious family being the gift and legacy of Music. He started learning the guitar, playing and singing in the church band. It lead him to create and lead, Etoile de Matin (Morning Star) which performed original music, mostly his own compositions. At this point he started participating in competitions and festivals, some of which were organized by the French Cultural Center, including:
· National Festival of Peace (International Red Cross)
· Francophony Celebrations
· Fespaco 1996
· Fespam 1997 & 2003
· FRI Musique du Monde
· Academie Schloss Solitude
· Bourse Unesco-Aschebert
· Visa Francophone de Rouerge

In 1997 he was inspired to take up bass guitar by the music of Etienne Mbape and Marthe Linley. He stayed on working and performing until 2004, when he finally headed for South Africa.