More worth your time at the same venue, plus a few nearby picks.
DANCE
Sithunyiwe: We have been sent
A new dance work by Mthuthuzeli November channelling the deep spirituality of South Africa, with live music by Abel Selaocoe alongside Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza.
DANCE
PIA by Katya Bourvis
A live dance and music experience, by choreographer Katya Bourvis, in collaboration with creative producer Tala Lee-Turton, with score by Hannah Peel.
MUSIC
Making America: Blanchard, Herrmann & Latimer
Hollywood dreams meet all-American nightmares. Fabien Gabel conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in music from Vertigo and The Sea Hawk and dives into the myths and memories of a new American century.
WORLD
Tracing the Echoes
Cellist Abel Selaocoe is joined by a brilliant line-up of South African friends, including Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza (African Heritage Ensemble), for an evening of shared stories and songs.
POP / ROCK
BCUC/Toya Delazy/SNO
BCUC's indigenous funk, hip-hop consciousness and punk rock energy collide with Toya Delazy's trailblazing Afrorave sound, pushing sonic and cultural boundaries.
WORKSHOPS
Sidiki Dembélé: West African Traditions
Join multi-instrumentalist Sidiki Dembélé for a percussion workshop exploring the Djembe, a drum he calls “a spiritual force, teaching us to live in peace, love, respect, humility, and tolerance.”
MUSIC
Simunye (We are one)
SNO brings an unshakable spirit of joy and vibes; nothing stands still on her dance floor. A genuine visionary of musical curation for those that want to dance and let loose.
LECTURE
Gontse Makhene: South African Vibes
Join Soweto-born master percussionist Gontse Makhene for a workshop that explores his practice across percussion traditions, sharing his music across a series of instruments.
