(Pic: Axel Batsch, Njabulo Hlongwane and Bheki Luthuli with (front) Milli Memela)
Phansi Museum to offer cocktail of tribal beats, classic jazz and alternative rock.
On April 30, Phansi Museum in Glenwood offers a “cocktail of tribal beats, classic jazz and alternative rock on unusual instruments presented with experience from years of playing with these toys in different fields ... “
The group is Toi Toi Toy and the players are Axel Batsch (ukulele, vocals, African cowhide drum); Bheki Luthuli (trumpet); Milli Memela (djembe, vocals) and Njabulo Hlongwane (bass guitar)
Their name is based on the German term ‘toi toi toi’ means good luck as well as the African phrase ‘toi toi’ which embraces dance and the word ‘toy’ which refers to the joy with which they handle their instruments.
Toi Toi Toy performs at Phansi Museum on April 30 at 19h30. Admission R60. Seating is limited and reservations recommended. Contact Max on 031 206 2889 or 083 4503270 to book.
Light snacks will be provided, there is a cash bar and a car guard on duty. Phansi Museum is at 41 Cedar Road, Entrance on Frere Road (opposite 517 Frere Road) now Esther Roberts Rd, Glenwood, Durban.
The Phansi Museum houses some of South Africa’s finest collections of traditional arts and crafts. It is beautifully displayed in Roberts House, a restored Victorian National Monument. Original music and performing arts are promoted through the hosting of regular events. The museum coffee shop ‘Ikhishi’ is open for refreshments and light lunches from 11h00 to 15h00 Monday to Friday. Viewing is by appointment from 08h00 to 16h00 Monday to Fridays. Entrance fee R35 (R20 children) with discounted rates for groups of 10 and over. School visits by donation.
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