Mayibuye iAfrika concert returns with star-studded line-up and youth power punch
Happening on Saturday and Sunday at the Joburg Theatre, the musical celebration lands right in the heart of Youth Month, putting the spotlight on South Africa's young trailblazers while honouring the country's rich cultural tapestry and legacy of resilience, unity and excellence.
It is being presented in partnership with the Joburg Theatre.
Among those performing will be acclaimed guitarist, composer and author Billy Monama, the mastermind curating a musical journey that spans 4.5 hours and generations.
And if that's not enough to get you amped, this year's show features a 20-piece orchestra arranged and conducted by Grammy Award-winning producer Joe Arthur. Expect a soundscape that blends the soul of the past with the rhythm of the now.
Whether you're a music scholar, aspiring artist, or just someone who can't get enough of Maskandi, Afro-soul, Mbaqanga or African jazz, this concert is for you.
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