Pandemic fails to stop singers, orchestras from celebrating Africa (VIDEO)
South African musicians celebrate Africa Day with African Union Anthem.
Covid-19 did not stop Bongani Tembe lead a group of singers who recorded, whilst observing social distancing guidelines, the official African Union Anthem to celebrate Africa Day on May 25.
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The singers were accompanied by 100 musicians from the Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestras, who performed their parts from their respective homes.
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This collaboration resulted in a powerful and moving performance which aims to inspire hope, encourage compassion and motivate Africans across the continent to continue to support one another and work together to defeat this global pandemic.
“Many people are not familiar with the official African Union Anthem.
“This collaboration gave us the perfect opportunity to reignite the message of hope and remind our fellow Africans of its message which is let us all unite and stand together,” said Tembe, chief executive and artistic director of both the Johannesburg and KZN Philharmonic Orchestras.
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South Africa also celebrates Africa Month in May, which aims to increase the appreciation and demand for arts and culture goods and services and to stimulate competitive markets for trade among African countries.
Tembe added, “We are grateful to have dedicated musicians who perform with passion and appreciate their responsibility to bring a sense of peace and hope to thousands of Africans across our beloved African continent.”
Following on the success of the Amazing Grace and Mother’s Day Tribute videos, this virtual performance is the third video collaboration between the two orchestras.
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