Umoja - Umoja

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

Category:

Music

Tags:

• africa
• umoja
• theater
• south africa
• music
• south african music
• musical
• south african culture
• nelson mandela
• african footprint
• ipi intombi
• zulu
• sesotho
• afrikaans
• ndebele
• xhosa
• setswana
• isichathamiya
• mbaqanga
• kwela
• marabi
• egoli
• boer
• history of african music
• miraiam makeba

[Pinkosity]

Amazing! I long to go to Africa 1 day!

[Tonyjava]

@Pinkosity Allow me to host when you do

[Tonyjava]

Thank you.

[xxfunnyfoxxx]

My mum got this CD from a charity shop when I was 7, we've been dancing to it ever since. I'm now 18 and am going to Tanzania this year with a charitable organisation. This music has such spirit and soul. Long live Umojia!!! <3

[silentspringreborn]

This is REAL music. Beautiful in it's creation. Timeless.

[GilbertNoShit]

My mother lived in africa for 4 years. When I was about 9 years old, my mother won tickets to see this show in a competition in a local newspaper. We bought a CD at the show, and even now, at 16 years old, I sing these songs! I love it!! Umoja forever!

[nojylsltd]

That a good song.When you can come to new calédonia ???

[alexmichael785]

My step song in Rebecca Padgett School Of Performing Arts

[EyedahCam]

Love it!!!

[oudaiAJ]

i've attended their show in cyprus such a great performance and such a great team

[theyoungereeves]

does anyone know where I can get sheet music for this?