(Thulile
Zama)
In association with Alliance Française,
iSupport Music Business presents a tribute to the legendary African star,
Miriam Makeba. Titled A Tribute to Mama
Africa it will be presented by the Durban-based Thulile Zama, a versatile
vocalist that aims to keep audiences inspired in her latest musical theatre
performance. The performance will take place at Alliance Française de Durban on
April 26, 2018.
Miriam Makeba, who was a vocalist and human
rights activist, was the first soloist to put African melodies abroad in the
1960s. She is well acknowledged throughout the world and also known as 'Mama
Africa’. Makeba’s career influenced Thulile Zama and her band members to such
an extent that she found it fitting to do a tribute in honour of Mama Africa. She
and her band have chosen songs from different eras of her illustrious career
including favourites like Pata Pata
and Click song, but also the ballads
like Promise and the heart wrenching
offerings.
“Miriam Makeba's music was beautiful when
it was made, and it is beautiful today. The lyrical content and amazing
arrangements influence me as a musician daily. Even in my own original
material, I try and produce music that you will still be enjoying in 20 years
from now. I feel as much as there are a lot of people who know and love her music, there are also a lot of people who
are only familiar with the songs that became famous like the Click song (Qongqothwane), Mbube and Pata Pata (which are on the repertoire)
but her music is rich and full of depth. She brought to life a lot of songs
that I feel also deserve the “limelight” as much as the more famous ones,” says
Zama.
“We are inviting people from all
backgrounds and ages to come watch this show, as we are honouring a legendary
South African musician that we want to keep alive throughout generations,” she adds.
The band will be made up of Thulile Zama on
vocals, David Smith on keys, Rebekah Doty on drums and Sbusiso Mkhonza on bass
guitar. The performance will also feature the uLozolo dancers with choreography
by Lucky Cele.
The Fusion French Café will provide a
choice of Sophia Town inspired food.
Tribute
to Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba will take place at
Alliance Française de Durban on April 26, 2018, at 18h00. Entrance is R80 and
tickets are available at the door. Bookings can be made on email: info.afdbn@alliance.org.za
Alliance Française de Durban is situated at
22 Sutton Crescent in Morningside, Durban.
The
use of “Miriam Makeba®” courtesy of the ZM Makeba Trust and Siyandisa Music
(Pty) Ltd.
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