Born in Bulawayo, Vidima’s birth bridged two worlds: that of his Zulu mother from KwaZulu Nata, South Africal and his Shona father from Gweru, Zimbabwe.  He spent his early years between the two countries, absorbing both the maskandi and mbaqanga music of his mother’s heritage, and the mbira tradition of Zimbabwe. 

Now based in Johannesburg, Max continues to be a high profile performer in South Africa and returns home this December for an exciting collaboration with outstanding local jazzists Sifiso Tich Makalisa on keyboards (- another gifted music graduate of UCT), the talented young bassist Josh Meck, and Simba Dembedza (drums).   ‘Tich’ Makalisa is well known and highly respected on the jazz and R&B scene both locally and regionally, having performed with many Zimbabwean artists over the years, and studied and performed at UCT alongside now prominent musicians such as Mozambican saxophonist Moreira Chonguica and others in the region and internationally.  Josh Meck is a versatile bassist, much in demand, who has recently been travelling to many places in the world on tour with Comrade Fatso & Chabvondoka, and other ensembles.  Drummer Simba Dembedza will be keeping the rhythm section locked down.  A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED!