Thabani Gapara, born and raised in Zimbabwe, is an Auckland-based saxophonist who has spent the last 16 years performing in various musical projects across the globe. A graduate of the New Zealand School of Music (B Mus Jazz), Thabani has had the pleasure of playing in several musical endeavors in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand.

His passion for collaboration has led him to work with a wide array of South African and New Zealand artists, including Batucada Sound Machine, Hipstamatics, Bella Kalolo, Rob Ruha, Lou’ana, Vince Harder, Stan Walker, The Modern Māori Quartet, House of Shem, Three Houses Down, and Katchafire, to name just a few.