Frank Paco

Renown drummer, percussionist and singer FRANK PACO, has developed a unique style after working with bands like Sakhile, Loading Zone, Virtual Jazz Reality, Sheer Sound All Stars and great artists such as Jimmy Dludlu, Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassie, Judith Sephuma, Hugh Masekela and Jonathan Butler amongst others. Frank is an experienced session musician having played in more than 20 albums from artists like Jimmy Dludlu, Mc Coy Marrubata, Sheer Sound All Stars, Musa Manzini, Wanda Baloyi, Jonas Segwangwa and Gito Baloi to name a few. He has also participated on major festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival at the Hague for four consecutive years and the New Orleans Jazz Fest amongst others international festivals. Frank has taken part on the 46664 Mandela AIDS Concert playing alongside the band Queen backing artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Anastasia, Angelique Kidjo, Youssou N' Dour, Dave Stewart, Andrews Bonsu, Johnny Clegg, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Peter Gabriel and Bono amongst other international artists. Besides his drumming, Frank's charismatic voice can be heard on the Coca-Cola Add "I am going home" on a worldwide broadcast. Frank also holds an Honours' Degree in jazz Performance with distinction from the University of Cape Town. He is the leader of TUCAN TUCAN and has composed and arranged all the band's music. Also co-founder of scandinavia-south african group Uhambo that boasts of 2 cds where also contributed on song writting and arranging.