Black Umfolosi
Seated concert of traditional South African song, dance and gumboot routines by acclaimed acappella group Black Umfolosi
Tickets £18 / £17 concessions. Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm. This gig is for a seated audience.
The world famous acappella and dance group make a long awaited return to the UK!
Black Umfolosi performances are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa, with a beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivalled. Their performances are energy driven and completely engaging, mixing a great gentleness of spirit and song with an exuberance in dance. Their trademark harmonies mixed with intricate rhythms, clicking and clapping are highlighted during their brilliantly choreographed shows with a full range of movements from subtle to vibrant stomping and leaping!
Their famous Gumboot Dances showcase the traditional styles and rituals of the South African mining regions and are a particular crowd pleaser.
The group formed in 1982 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, naming themselves after the Umfolozi Omnyama River – an area to which their ancestors can be traced. Arguably Zimbabwe's greatest ambassadors, the group have toured the UK many times building up a lasting relationship with venues and their fans. They have a natural ability to communicate passion and feeling in their spectacular performances that thrill audiences worldwide.
www.blackumfolosizimbabwe.com
