Tribute to Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba
There will be a celebration of Miriam Makeba’s legacy in Durban.
DON’T miss a tribute to the legendary African star, Miriam Makeba by Durban-based Thulile Zama, at Alliance Française de Durban on Thursday, 26 April.
Zama is a versatile vocalist that aims to keep audiences inspired in her latest musical theater performance.
Miriam Makeba, who was a vocalist and human rights activist, was the first soloist to put African melodies abroad in the 1960s.
She is well acknowledged throughout the world and also known as ‘Mama Africa’.
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— Thulile Zama (@thulilez) April 22, 2018
Miriam Makeba’s career influenced Thulile Zama and her band members to such an extent that she found it fitting to do a tribute in honour of Mama Africa.
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She and her band have chosen songs from different era of her illustrious career including favorites like Pata Pata and Click song, but also the ballads like Promise and the heart wrenching offerings.
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The band will be made up of Thulile Zama on vocals, David Smith on keys, Rebekah Doty on drums and Sbusiso Mkhonza on bass guitar. The performance will also feature the uLozolo dancers and with choreography by Lucky Cele.
The Fusion French Café will provide a choice of Sophia Town inspired food.
Alliance Française de Durban is at 22 Sutton Crescent Morningside. Entrance fee is R80 and tickets are available at the door. To book contact info.afdbn@alliance.org.za.
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