Uploaded by Tonyjava on Apr 9, 2010
After touring over 26 countries, AFRICA UMOJA is returning to SA shores to continue on their journey. AFRICA UMOJA: The Spirit of Togetherness the tale of South Africa, its people and their song.
Travelling on the beats of drums, from the dusty streets of Soweto to all the corners of the worlds best and biggest stages, AFRICA UMOJA tells the moving tale of indigenous South African music - from the earliest rhythms to kwaito.
Marvel in the beautiful costumes & award winning, internationally acclaimed choreography. AFRICA UMOJA is a loud, colourful and jubilant celebration of life that audiences from all backgrounds have found infectiously delightful and uplifting.
Twenty-six countries have embraced the traditional love songs, lullabies and other musical expressions of rural life. They have also cried along in the city streets listening to music reflecting the pain of the migrant laborers and their families.
Relive the energy of Sophiatown, infused with passionate voices as they tell their story. The heart is saddened by cold stories of forced removals yet the feet continue to stomp along with the explosions of gumboot dancing.
There are also the reminiscent sounds of the vibrant jazz that forced its way free from the constraints of the times and a thread of gospel music running through the tale recalls the huge helpings of faith and courage. This saw black South Africans through some of the countrys stormiest historical passages. Experience the remarkable journey traveled to the current sounds of Kwaito!
Despite its occasional moments of reflection and pathos, AFRICA UMOJA is a loud, colourful, and jubilant celebration of life that audiences whatever their cultural backgrounds have found infectiously delightful and uplifting. The 40-piece cast made up from a myriad of South African cultures has its own touching story to tell
http://www.africaumoja.com
19 videosYouTube Mix for Umoja- 1:26
Umoja - Bawo Thixo Somandlaby Tonyjava17,466 views
- 1:18
Umoja - Jikela Emaweniby Tonyjava8,616 views
- 3:43
Umoja - Pata Pataby Tonyjava11,977 views
- 2:10
Umoja - Nomvulaby Tonyjava5,475 views
- 2:37
Umoja - Baba Sone Nganiby Tonyjava8,603 views
- 1:39
Tula baba (trad. Xhosa)by CoroSanGregorioMagno7,678 views
- 3:33
Zulu danceby PfiAfrica89,454 views
- 1:33
Thula baba, thula san - Soweto Gospel Choirby dtolbiac3,432 views
- 4:56
Africa Umoja - The Spirit of Togetherness, miners' danceby d00jolta9,863 views
- 2:21
Thula thu, Thula Baba (isiZulu Lullaby) by Gretel Coetzeeby edfebb18,715 views
- 4:56
Thula baba, thula sanaby aspirina7053,837 views
- 2:16
Thula baba, thula sanaby AOTschool2,469 views
- 4:13
Umoja - Egoli Jiveby Tonyjava4,706 views
- 3:57
Umoja - Umojaby Tonyjava20,383 views
- 3:41
Lullaby "Thula Baba"by Tizegirl130,132 views
- 0:30
Umoja - The Spirit of Togethernessby SADirect13,388 views
- 6:56
Africa UMOJA The Spirit of Togethernessby LConcert25,240 views
- 3:02
Vocal Sisters - Thula Mamaby SoulDiesisIT16,983 views
- 3:10
Umoja - Paradise Roadby Tonyjava3,799 views
- 2:45
SGV V. African song - Thula baba, thula sana & Zulu song - Siyahambaby nefalsovany5,207 views
This was my favourite from the show, along with Paradise Road, went with my Mum and Dad they went to Ipitombi back in the day too we so loved the show music ressonates no matter what language none more so than this music ka mau te wehi nga tangata o Afrika Mauri Ora!!!!
Yalandria 11 months ago
very beautiful voices and song ! and all these colors on stage , love this :)
nefera53 1 year ago