The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents “Roots Alive” on Tuesday 30 August 2016 at 18:00.

‘Roots Alive is the City of Leeds Youth Music folk group. These talented young musicians come from all over Leeds (England) to play traditional dance tunes and songs from the UK and North West Europe. 

The band has performed in festivals throughout Europe. Currently Roots Alive consists of 13 young people aged between 12 and 18. Three of its members play in the National Youth Folk Ensemble. Roots Alive frequently performs professionally, delivering dances for people celebrating weddings, significant birthdays and anniversaries.

This summer Roots Alive is making its second trip to South Africa for workshops and concerts, sharing traditional song and dance with several schools in Durban.’

Join Roots Alive at The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus on Tuesday 30 August 2016 at 18:00. Doors open at 17h30pm show starts at 18h00. R60 for general admission// R40 pensioners // R20 for students. Please contact Thuli on 031 2603385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more details.