Rhythm and blues virtual concert to celebrate Africa Month

Afro Arts SA invites you to join them in celebrating Africa Month with an exciting free-streamed rhythm and blues programme on 27 and 28 May.

The programme will feature a range of artists who will resonate with different genres and the different ages of music lovers.
“In celebrating Africa through musical rhythms and blues, we stand in solidarity with frontline workers on the continent who against great odds save lives. We believe music is integral to this journey of survival, healing and hopefully it will inspire us to go through this period marked by social distancing,” said director of Afro Arts SA, Roshnie Moonsammy.

The art company has assembled an in-house rhythm and blues band, to be directed by acclaimed jazz artist Avzal Ismail, comprising a stellar range of South African jazz musicians of the likes of Mandla Mlangeni (trumpet), Sisonke Xonti (saxophone), Sims Tshabala (drums), Thapelo Khumisi (keyboards), Nhlanhla Radebe (bass) and Mark Komane (guitarist).

Guest artists also featured are contemporary vocalist Bonj, and bassist Aus Tebza who has toured and recorded internationally.
In addition, Standard Bank Young Artist award winner, trombone player, vocalist and composer Siya Makuzeni will also make an appearance.
Other featured artists performing will include piano maestro Yonela Mnana of The Brother Moves On, Albert Frost, Andre Kriel of Black Cat Bones, actress and singer Nelisiwe Sibiya, Themby Khumalo, Femi Koya, legendary SA guitarist Bra Themba Mokoena of Gunshot Blue, and vocalist Lindsay McGuire.

Included will be an educational and enrichment workshop, this time focusing on songwriting. It will be presented by internationally acclaimed South African artists Msaki, Shekhinah and Vusi Mahlasela.

The workshop programme will be streamed on 27 May from 7pm to 8pm.

Details: afroarts.co.za