The Makgona Tsohle Band was a South African instrumental band that is noted for creating the mbaqanga music style. The group was formed in 1964 at Mavuthela (the 'black music' division of [l37489]), and became the Mavuthela house band. It garnered success by backing fellow Mavuthela-Gallo stars, Mahlathini And The Mahotella Queens. It is often referred to as the South African equivalent to [l1723]'s The Funk Brothers.