(Thobile Mbanjwa Thul’ Uzobona)
On November 7 and 8
at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, third year African Music and Dance
students will present their final public exit examination recitals. The exam is
open to the audience and takes place from 11h00 to 15h00 on both days.
You can look
forward to witnessing each one playing four different African instruments
including umakhweyana bow, timbila xylophones, percussion, Maskandi guitar,
mbira DzaVadzimu and Mbira Nyunganyunga. In addition to playing various African
instruments, the recital programs will have traditional dances including the
popular Zulu Umzansi and isishemeni styles, and choral/vocal items including
isicathamiya and umshado, wedding songs. There are also items of modern dance.
The highlights in
each 30-45 minute recital are original compositions and choreographies plus
arrangements by each of the 10 students. Some of things to look forward to
include Sithwele Kanzima a composition by Philani Thabethe and percussion
composition Badlala abafana by Ayanda Dlamini.
Each student has
coined their own recital theme which ties together the items they will present.
The schedule over the two days is as follows:
November 7:
1. Siyanda Gumede
“The Music Library” (11h00)
2. Sakhile Mbokazi
“Drums of Africa” (11h40)
3. Thulisiwe
Mdakane “The Beauty of Africa and its Nature” (12h20)
4. Sandile Fakude
“An African behaviour” (13h00)
5. Philani Thabethe
“Religion, Culture is Africa’s Strength” (13h40)
November 8:
1. Thandeka Cele
“The Beauty of African Cultures” (11h00)
2. Zanele Gwabaza
“Arts of A Woman (UBUCIKO BENTOMBI) (11h45)
3. Ayanda Dlamini
“Africa Unite” (12h30)
4. Thobile Mbanjwa
Thul’ Uzobona” (13h15)
5. Philisiwe Fakude
“The sound of art in Africa” (14h00)
Dr Patricia Opondo, the module co-ordinator for
the African Music and Dance Program added that, "The third year exit exam
recitals are an exciting culmination of three years creative growth of our
students under the guidance of a dedicated teaching team. I'm grateful and
proud of the professional quality of the recitals over the years, and wish our
graduating team success in their careers"
Head for the Centre
for Jazz on November 7 and 8 from 11h00 to 15h00. There is no cover charge. For
more details contact Thuli on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za or Dr P.A Opondo on email: Opondop@ukzn.ac.za
Posts
