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Tony Cedras
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Participations

1
Keyboardist
24
Songwriter
29
Performer
1
Guitarist
1
Trumpeter
1
Accordionist
8
Producer
Bio
Tony Cedras, is a highly acclaimed South African musician known for his skill on various instruments including accordion, harmonium, keyboard, and guitar. Tony's big break came when he was recruited as a trumpet player and keyboardist for the South African band, Pacific Express, under the guidance of bass player Paul Abrahams. Tony has worked with other notable artists and made a name for himself as a versatile and talented musician with a unique style that blends African rhythms with Western influences.
Discography
Albums2
River Conversations
River Conversations2020 • AlbumTracks: 8
Love Letter To Cape Town
Love Letter To Cape Town2015 • AlbumTracks: 11
Singles4
Horizons
Horizons2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Yakal Nkomo -The Bull
Yakal Nkomo -The Bull2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Genesis
Genesis2015 • SingleTracks: 1
//Hui !Gaeb - Where the Clouds Gather
//Hui !Gaeb - Where the Clouds Gather2015 • SingleTracks: 1
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