nobuntu
9 November 2017 - Thursday
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
A cappella quintet acclaimed for performances
which range from Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel.
which range from Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel.
Ferrell Hall, 2nd Floor
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
WVSU STUDENTS FREE
WVSU EMPLOYEES - $5.00
ALL WVSU TICKETS BECOME AVAILABLE OCTOBER 30 AT CAMPUS LOCATIONS
ADVANCE TICKETS - $15 (until November 7)
OTHER STUDENTS & SENIORS - $12
TICKETS AT THE DOOR - $20
Buy online
or
at the concert
WVSU EMPLOYEES - $5.00
ALL WVSU TICKETS BECOME AVAILABLE OCTOBER 30 AT CAMPUS LOCATIONS
ADVANCE TICKETS - $15 (until November 7)
OTHER STUDENTS & SENIORS - $12
TICKETS AT THE DOOR - $20
Buy online
or
at the concert
Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements.
Nobuntu was nominated for Best Musician of the Year at the Zimbabwe International Women Awards in London in 2015 and in the last few seasons, the quintet has performed at festivals and concert halls in Zimbabwe, Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Canada. The ensemble was a huge critical success at “Trans-Vocal” in Frankfurt and “Voice Mania” in Vienna. Their first tour to Canada, in 2016, included performances in Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Victoria.
The word Nobuntu is an African concept that values humbleness, love, purpose, unity and family from a woman’s perspective.
The ensemble represents a new generation of young African women singers who celebrate and preserve their culture, beauty and heritage through art. The ensemble’s mission is the belief that music can be an important vehicle for change, one that transcends racial, tribal, religious, gender and economic boundaries.
The group includes:
Thandeka Moyo,
Heather Dube,
Joyline Sibanda,
Zanele Manhenga and
Duduzile Sibanda.
Nobuntu was nominated for Best Musician of the Year at the Zimbabwe International Women Awards in London in 2015 and in the last few seasons, the quintet has performed at festivals and concert halls in Zimbabwe, Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Canada. The ensemble was a huge critical success at “Trans-Vocal” in Frankfurt and “Voice Mania” in Vienna. Their first tour to Canada, in 2016, included performances in Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Victoria.
The word Nobuntu is an African concept that values humbleness, love, purpose, unity and family from a woman’s perspective.
The ensemble represents a new generation of young African women singers who celebrate and preserve their culture, beauty and heritage through art. The ensemble’s mission is the belief that music can be an important vehicle for change, one that transcends racial, tribal, religious, gender and economic boundaries.
The group includes:
Thandeka Moyo,
Heather Dube,
Joyline Sibanda,
Zanele Manhenga and
Duduzile Sibanda.
This concert featuring Nobuntu is a West Virginia State University Cultural Activities event. FOOTMAD is proud to be a partner in this event and offer this concert as part of our season ticket package.
Update: 2017-10-20
