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Monday, November 6, 2017

TIHOSI TAVAKHALI



The Howard College Theatre at the University of KZN will present an African Music & Dance Lunch Hour Concert on November 8.

This semester's Lunch Hour Concert at Howard College is in two parts. The first features original isicathamiya compositions by the first year African Music and Dance 1B class.

The second part presents work of AMD Ensembles 1, 2, 3 under the theme: Tihosi Tavakhali This is a Tsonga statement describing the contributions of the olden day kings and queens towards the liberation of Africa. The three ensembles present a diverse repertoire drawn from pipes, dances and percussion rhythms taking the audience through a memorable celebration of our 'Tihosi tavakhali' ensuring that their legacy lives on forever.

Tihosi Tavakhali takes place at 12h15 on November 8 at the Howard College Theatre.

More information from Thulile Zama, Concert and Jazzcentre Coordinator at the UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music on 031 260 3385 or email: thulilezama@gmail.com