Mthwakazi

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5.00 (8)

Mthwakazi

2 performances between Feb. 19, 2017 and Feb. 19, 2017
Xhopera, Xhosa funk, indigenous bow music
Music written by Luyolo Lenga, performed by Mthwakazi and Luyolo Lenga
60mins
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Xho-pera, indigenous bow music, a musical journey, this is  Mthwakazi. Hailing from the Eastern Cape, Mthwakazi and her partner, acoustic guitarist and songwriter, Luyolo Lenga will thrill you with their vibrant and unique performance that combines the old with the new, the magical with the real. Join us for an intimate performance of this incredible duo that are warming the hearts of Capetonians across the city.
Mthwakazi, is a Xhosa Opera singer songwriter and performer from the Xhosa land of Eastern Cape. uMthwakazi has a pioneered a new style of music known as Xho-pera which synthesises African Indigenous bow music, Classical, Opera and Choral. Her repertoire is mainly derived from Xhosa Bow Music and is firmly entrenched on African dance rhythms. The songs are sung by an extremely dynamic, angelic and operatic (dramatic soprano) voice and carry a message which emphasizes optimism, progress and advocates for ubuntu (humanity) as a way of living. The music deeply explores our cultural heritage as Africans and powerfully promotes the use of the Xhosa language.

Mthwakazi seeks to awaken the forgotten times of great healing. The music represents unity between Africans, elders and the youth, different genders and different races; as everyone who listens to the music feels a sense of ownership and belonging to the music and message.

Audience Responses

There are never any words to describe something as spiritual and transcendent as the mthwa experience. I'm glad I could make it...what a special way to end and start the week...she truly is a gift from the gods ❤

Ekay • Attended Feb. 19, 2017, 9 p.m.
5.0

They were by far the best live performance I have experienced in my entire life. I have seen numerous live bands who put up strong shows, Iron Maiden being one that impressed me greately but I found these bunch way more enticing. It was fresh and so beautifully textured. They need to go places. Stunning. The venue was also perfect for this performance; it allowed for the intimacy required to truly capture every bit of detail of their performance.

Danielle • Attended Feb. 19, 2017, 9 p.m.
5.0

It was outstanding! Very special interpretation of indigenous music combined with opera elements, mthwekazi is also a performance talent and the songs are well wtitten by her husband

Christina • Attended Feb. 19, 2017, 9 p.m.

Great!!

Anahid • Attended Feb. 19, 2017, 7 p.m.
5.0

What an awesome show and an amazing end to my birthday!!

Lauren • Attended Feb. 19, 2017, 7 p.m.
5.0

Amazing Amazing Amazing

Undine • Attended Feb. 19, 2017, 7 p.m.
5.0

Just a tad hot in the theatre. Music was fantastic!!

Jeremy • Attended Feb. 19, 2017, 7 p.m.
5.0

Completely unique. Blew my mind. Please remind people to turn cell phones off......