In the 1950s, the Manhattan Brothers chose as their backing band a musical group led by Mackay Davashe. Davashe was described as having a considerable influence on the Manhattan Brothers sound as a composer by bringing in African influences.
During the 1950s, the Manhattan Brothers enlisted the services of a musical group led by Mackay Davashe to serve as their backing band. Davashe's contributions were significant, notably his incorporation of African musical elements into the group's compositions.