(Derek
Buchler: COO, Mzala Nxumalo Centre for the Study of South African Society; Leera
Maphumulo: representing The Hop Shop, charity outlet initiative of Likhon
iThemba who runs Holah Baby House and Bowl of Plenty feeding scheme; Sandile
Sithole: Project Manager: Brithm Productions; Simphiwe Mdunge: representing
Colgate who will have their events truck at Imbumba, and Stickler “TK” Ncube:
wire-art maker / visual artist and Imbumba vendor. Pic by Gabriella Peppas)
The musical line-up has been announced for
the afternoon concert which is part of the first day-long Imbumba Fiesta taking
place in Glenwood’s Bulwer Park on Saturday (February 3, 2018).
Imbumba Fiesta comprises a free summer
themed market, food stalls, info stands,
an open mic from 09h00 until14h00, and a ticketed sundowner concert from
15h00 until19h00 – all with an underlying message of encouraging good
neighbourliness, supporting underprivileged children and showcasing local
artists and crafters.
The afternoon music line up boasts an
eclectic mix of Durban musicians including Scelo Gowane: Afro-soul and R&B artist, a self-taught
producer, guitarist and composer; Sosha whose music crosses the boundaries of kwaito / hip-hop / rap / dance and
electronic; Thee Legacy: a distinctly
South African contemporary isicathamiya acappella group who rose to stardom as
a result of winning the inaugural Sing Off South Africa 2015 a cappella music
competition; singer, songwriter and performer Holly Wasserfall who has carved
out a place for herself in the country’s flourishing Afro-house music scene
becoming a fixture at major live events;
hip-hop / rap / kwaito star, Bullistic; Nina Mkhize: a jazz trained vocalist and composer and
two-time winner of the Old Mutual Jazz Encounters Awards from Durban whose
repertoire includes original jazz and African music compositions and renditions
of art songs standards; Sandile D.V. Sithole AKA J Sabali – local Skandihop /
hip-hop artist, and The Name on the Drum: local alternative / indie rock
outfit.
Included in the afternoon line-up will be
the winner of the morning Open-Mic session who will open the concert.
The KZNSA Gallery will be open – inviting
visitors to visit the gallery and shop, and also inviting visitors to enjoy
their licensed restaurant and coveted coffee! Also on offer will be chess
sessions where you can learn to play. Singer Holly Wasserfall, a keen chess
player herself, and the chess association will be in attendance to introduce visitors
– especially children to the world of chess.
eThekwini Parks and Recreation will be
supporting the day with a display of indigenous plants and trees and staff who
can share knowledge about indigenous gardening. They will also be starting the
day with an hour long park clean up from 08h00 to 09h00 to which the Glenwood
community is invited to attend and participate.
“The Imbumba Fiesta Concert is a platform
to bring artists from different genres and backgrounds to perform for the
purpose of raising funds and promoting social cohesion. Proceeds will benefit
the St Martin’s Home, Durban Children’s Home and iThemba Lethu,” explained
Derek Buchler, COO of Mzala Nxumalo Centre.
The Imbumba Fiesta is a project of
Pietermaritzburg-based Mzala Nxumalo Centre for the Study of South African
Society which works to promote the legacy of social activist, thinker, orator
and writer, the late Mzala Nxumalo by focusing their research on the national
question: What does it mean to be a nation? The centre has identified Glenwood
as a social microcosm of South Africa: it is a proactive neighbourhood with a
well-developed sense of community – an area which houses institutions for
vulnerable children, a revamped public park and an active community gallery,
among many attributes. Their vision is to create a fun day which brings
together families from the neighbourhood, visitors to Glenwood, but more
particularly the children, caregivers, staff and host families of the homes in
the area including St Martin’s; Durban Children’s Home and iThemba Lethu.
Imbumba is an isiZulu language name that
means “United together in one harmony”. It is hoped the Imbumba Fiesta will
become an annual community event: “Our vision is to create a cohesive summer
celebration to promote local businesses and in so doing help the helpless and
give to the needy. Our vision is to paint the city with laughter and smiles of
the children and to unearth and promote local talents in music and arts through
an open mic platform,” says project manager, Sandile Sithole from Brithm
Productions.
The event will be hosted by Brithm
Productions and supported by the Office of the Premier, eThekwini Municipality,
corporate partners, donors, sponsors and
community groups. One of the key strategic partners, Colgate, will bring
their events truck to the Fiesta staffed by dental care professionals offering
free dental check-ups and handing out complimentary toothpaste and toothbrushes
to children.
Entry to the day is free and all are
welcome. The music concert takes place from 15h00 until 19h00 in Bulwer Park.
Tickets R80 (R20 children) are available at the gate or on the Facebook page
using Zapper.
For more information on, Imbumba, contact
Gabriella Peppas on gabriella@ilifindo.com / 0785835517 - WhatsApp is best.
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