October 1952 - The Old Stagers! - The Midway Keys

October 1952 - The Old Stagers! - The Midway Keys are veterans of show business, Perched lightly on the piano are (left to right): Johnny Tat, Robert Seleke, Tommy China Busson, and leader Paddy Bhengu smiling at pianist Stanely Mhlongo, while the thrush Beryl Tshabalala looks on demurely. They got together quite by chance, for love of music. They came from all parts of the union too. Neatly dressed and well groomed Paddy Bhengu came from Bughersdorp (Cape). The new Midway Keys were formed in 1950.. a year of musical flops when musicians lost nearly 1, 000 in unpaid bookings and engagements, but Paddy's lads survived the blow and they are now planning an extensive tour of the Union. (Photograph by Bob Gosani BAHA)

Picture No

10834598

Media ID

44368893

Size

1920px x 1990px (1.5MB)

Credit

Usage Restrictions

Editorial use only. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans Picture Library

Source

Photograph: Drum Social Histories - Baileys African History Archive - Africa Media Online