Enjoy a choral line-up like no other

Helmed by the effervescent Umhlobo Wenene DJ, Putco Mafani and Chriselda Kananda, this year’s edition promises to be a stellar festival of choral bliss with the added talent of Zakes Bantwini, Sibongile Khumalo, Black Coffee, Solly Mahlangu, Sally Silver, Njabulo Madlala and Afro/folk sensation Nathi.

October is OR Tambo month and as an art and culturally astute freedom fighter, composer and former school choir conductor, the Melting Pot Festival is a fitting tribute to this giant of our country.

“Choral music is food for the soul because it plays an important role in developing a sound fiber of the community,” says the Ekurhuleni mayor, Mondli Gungubele.

“The discipline required to execute a collective mandate is a pivotal skill to learn and extends beyond the choral space, but also to life and the work place.

“We also remember that the stalwart of our liberation, OR Tambo, had a passion for choral music and even used to compose songs that were utilised to galvanise freedom fighters during the struggle.”

The electric choral performers will be: His Majesty Choir (Swaziland), Zwelitsha Adult Choir, Gauteng Choristers, SA Singers, Voice Of The Nation, African Chorus, Heavenly Voices, Bagale (Lesotho), Serumula and Transnet Port Terminal.

The festival will take place on October 31 and November 1 in the Big Top Arena.

There will be a booking fee for the event.