Myele Manzanza, born around 1988, is a New Zealand jazz and fusion musician.
Raised in a musical family, he was introduced to African rhythms by his father,
Sam Manzanza, and began playing drums at age 14. His breakthrough came as the
drummer for Electric Wire Hustle from 2007 to 2013. In 2010, he participated in
the Red Bull Music Academy London. Manzanza's debut album One was released in
2012, followed by the live album OnePointOne (Live at the Blue Whale) in 2016
and A Love Required in 2019. Notable collaborations include work with Theo
Parrish, Benny Tones, Funkommunity, Ross...