“The Brother’s sound is a tradition-trouncing trans-Atlantic Afro-centric futuristically ancient fusion that jack knifes between off-world spectral dub-metal, hyper rhythmic rock psychedelia, indie-township, and astro-afro-free-jazz. Taking a cue from that other “Brother From Another Planet” Sun Ra, they embrace a multi-genre, multimedia aesthetic, re-challenging hip-hop’s five pillars (MCing, DJing, B-boying, and graffiti writing) into a conceptechnic performance art project that incorporates historical, political, and sociological perspectives”. Stacey from the African Space Station.

The Brother Moves On collective has recorded two new albums since the Covid break. A retrospective of the South African jazz tradition “Tolika Mtoliki” with Matsuli Records featuring Bokani Dyer, Muhammad Dawjee, and Mthunzi Mvubu, and their sophomore album “S/he Who Feeds You..” released in 2022. The collective is part of the acclaimed “Indaba Is” compilation out on Brownswood Recordings in January 2021 having recorded a track with Thandi Ntuli entitled “Umthandazo Wamagenge,” which is an ode to the tradition and its intersection with the streets. The band performs as their stripped-down 4 piece act featuring Ayanda Zalekile on vox & bass, Simphiwe Tshabalala on vox & drums, Siyabonga Mthembu on vox & chants, Zelizwe Mthembu on vox and guitar. The addition of their horn section comprises Mthunzi Mvubu on alto sax and flute, Muhammad Dawjee on tenor sax, and Malcolm Jiyane on trombone.

The band's biggest milestones include their first solo exhibition in a commercial gallery - “Hlabelele” on 24 September 2016. To date, they have completed six European tours, two SADC tours, one East Africa tour, and two UK tours. The band has opened for Saul Williams at the Mimi Festival in Marseille, opened for Hugh Masekela, and has been regulars in the London underground scene sharing stages with Yussef Kamaal, Shabaka Hutchings, and United Vibrations.

The collective has grabbed the attention of CNN?, The Telegraph UK, The Mail and Guardian, and The Guardian (UK), and their debut album was the Bandcamp featured album thanks to the curatorship of Giles Petersen.