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Valanga
and Andrea Khoza - C.D. Launch "VUSWA" Friday February 13th.
7pm
Valanga
Khoza was born in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. He grew up
in a traditional setting surrounded by lively
singing, drumming and dancing. The Limpopo area is rich in
traditional healers, orators and storytellers, highly
respected throughout Africa. These were his neighbours. Their
nightly ceremonies carried songs and rhythms passed down
through thousands of years. Valanga carries these influences
through his songs and storytelling. He is also influenced by
his travels throughout the world which were driven by his
struggle against racism and his fight for freedom of black
people in South Africa.
12 years
ago Valanga began working with singer and songwriter Andrea Khoza.
She is a founding member of the highly acclaimed
acappella group "AKASA" and has sung and recorded with many
respected musicians over her career. Valanga and Andrea
travel regularly to South Africa where they immerse themselves
in the music and culture of today.
Their new
album "VUSWA" (meaning porridge made from maize flour, the staple
food for most of Africa)is a collection of songs written by
Valanga, carrying stories of hope from the past to the present. The
album will take you on a journey from rich vocal
harmonies, rhythmic guitar, traditional stick drums, smooth
trombone to the lilting tones of kalimba.
Free Wine
tasting 3 course Meal & Show $65
Phone 02
6344 2332 to book or click here to
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