THEME:
Azibuyele Emasisweni- Back to the Roots.
"Back to
the Roots" is a unique concert experience that will showcase the diversity
and richness of our cultural heritage. The concert will feature a range of
traditional and contemporary music, dance, and art forms that will transport
the audience back in time. This concert is celebrating the rich cultural roots
of our community.
[ARTISTS]
1.Dumisani
‘Dureh’ Ntuli is a passionate and talented student at University of Kwa-Zulu
Natal Howard College, currently pursuing a degree in African Music and Dance.
With a deep-rooted connection to his African heritage, Dumisani has dedicated
his academic and artistic journey to exploring the rich rhythms, movements, and
cultural expressions of the African continent. His performances are
characterized by vibrant energy, complex choreography, and soulful musicality,
drawing on a blend of traditional and contemporary African influences.
Join Dumisani as he takes you on a captivating journey
of sound, movement, and heritage.
Item 1: Umakhweyana – Sayivuma le ngoma.
It is a praise song that praises, “sayivuma le ngoma”
meaning that we agreed that this is the number one song, we are still saying
this is the number one song.
Item 2: Percussion with Wakasu dance.
A dance of joy from women from Ghana being joyful
after they went fishing. They would sit down after fishing, look at their
scores of the day, and they would dance this dance
Item 3: Isicathamiya – Iqome kaMbhele
It is a love song. A zulu man just got himself a
beautiful woman, so he thanks his ancestors with a song that praises the
ancestors for giving him a beautiful woman.
Thandiswa Zubane
-Song: Ekhaya (own composition) This song is about wanting to go home and find peace
after all the burden I face in the outside world.
-Instrument: Percussion- Percussive Prelude (own
composition)- This is an
opening percussion with an exciting beats to welcome and draw the audiences
attention.
-Dance: Gumboot.Gumboot
dancing was born in the gold mines of South Africa at the height of the migrant
labour system and during the oppressive Apartheid Pass Laws.
2.Biography
of Thandiswa Zubane:
MaZubane is a dedicated South African Music and Dance
Student at UKZN Howard College. Born and raised at the township of KwaMashu and
Ntuzuma, KZN.
Started to like music and art at the young and age. I
believe that music runs through the blood of her paternal side of family
because most of them are musicians and has their own music band. My grandfather
passed his music talent and passion to the next generation.
In my primary school level, I used to be a music
leader or would always lead songs in the assembly. I've got to showcase my
talent in so many places as I'm enrolled in the Varsity as music student and
and gas a group member of IKUSASA LETHU. My last big performance took place at
the prestigious Artivism Conference in Pretoria. I am committed to preserve and
innovate African Music for future generations.
3.Siphiwe
Zwane, known as Narrator, is an African music and dance student at UKZN Howard
College. Born in South Africa Northern part of KwaZulu-Natal, Ladysmith,
Esahlumbe, he is deeply rooted in African musical traditions. He started his
primary education at Thuthukani Primary School, where he developed a deep love
for African music. While at school, he was a member of Isicathamiya group. He
resumed his education at Esahlumbe High School in 2016, where he performed with
the group called iNgoma Yesigodi (ISISHAMENI DANCE), and he is still an active
member today.
The Isicathamiya ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo
inspired my intense passion for African music. My father was another influence;
whenever he returned from Johannesburg, he would play Masikandi songs. Since
Masikandi and Isicathamiya were the sounds, we grew up listening to, this
enhanced my love for African music and dance.
Zwane enhanced his repertoire by performing with the
IKUSASA LETHU Ensemble at the Artivism Conference in Pretoria and many more, marking
a significant milestone in his career as a performer. He also became the leader
of the church choir during Sunday school. He participated in the annual
cultural competitions in Weenen.
The isicathamiya song,
"Halala Mangethe," composed by Siphiwe Zwane, praises the remarkable
deeds of Father Mangethe while also highlighting the importance of good
behavior.
Umzansi Zulu Dance, Choreographed by
Siphiwe Zwane, is frequently described as an
"ancient war dance" of the "warrior nation" known as the
Zulu. Ngoma evolved via a history of migrant labor in the 20th century, while
dancers commemorate imperial Zulu heritage and the significant role that song
and dance played in that history. The image of the dancer as a warrior is one
of the inspirations for Umzansi, the most dramatic Zulu Ngoma style.
Umakhweyana bow by
Siphiwe Zwane. My original composition will be performed on the Umakhweyana
bow. Makhweyana is a braced
calabash-resonated percussion bow, played mostly by the Zulu, Thonga, Venda,
Swati, and Pedi nations. In the bow instrument family, there are braced and
unbraced instruments.
First Session.
Dumisani – Isicathamiya
Siphiwe – Isicathamiya
Thandiswa – Ekhaya Song
Second Session.
Dumisani – Umakhweyana
Siphiwe – Umakhweyana
Thandiswa – Percussion
Third Session.
Dumisani – Percussion with Wakasu Dance
Siphiwe – Umzansi
Thandiswa - Gumboot dance.
