DBD ON THE MOVE AGAIN

Durban Black Drifters preparing to head for the US in 2009.

The well-known isicathamiya group, Durban Black Drifters, has performed overseas in countries such as Belgium, France, China, Canada, Norway, Japan and US.

They recently performed the Salute and Celebrate Samora Machel Soweto Arts Festival in Mofolo Park, Johannesburg, on Reconciliation Day, December 16, 2008.

Drifters were among this year’s SAMA award nominees with their latest CD entitled Obababethu, released under Universal Music. The album was produced by leader Chris Ntuli and co-produced by Robin Hogarth of the Soweto Gospel Choir fame and film producer.

Formed in 1992, the group runs a successful music education and development programme in schools and their annual award-winning 9th Caltex Isicathamiya High Schools Choir competition will take place on May 8, 2009, at the Playhouse Opera in Durban. Over 60 school choirs will converge on the Playhouse to showcase Isicathamiya music heritage which originates from KwaZulu-Natal. Registration for participation in the competition will take place in January.

Durban Black Drifters is resting with their families for Christmas before jetting off at the end of January for Chicago in America for a three-month tour.

For more information please contact Chris Ntuli on 073 301 6740.