Sikelela… the road to the Barbican (No under 18s)

Sikelela celebrates a tradition of Ingoma as a practice in the intimate exercise of liberation in action. The line-up is curated by The Brother Moves On’s Siyabonga Mthembu and pianist, composer, singer Thandi Ntuli.

Taking the cue from the word Sikelela meaning “blessing” - from the first phrase in the South African national anthem – this event celebrates a tradition of Ingoma as a practice in the intimate exercise of liberation in action. This special concert invites the visionaries from the current scene which is referred to as the avant-garde of the Jazz and live music scene from South Africa.

Opening the Matinee show we have Litsomo - a collaborative project featuring your favourite indie folk storytellers Leomile, Muneyi and Kekelingo. Bokani Dyer and Andile Yenana in duo format, will showcase the beauty of keys and synths. Closing out the matinee show we have The Brother Moves On featuring Tumi Mogorosi and Malcolm Jiyane. The matinee show is PG friendly, so parents bring your kids for a musical blessing.

For the evening show we will open with the soilsista force that is Buhlebendalo, moving into The Brother Moves On featuring Tumi Mogorosi, Malcolm Jiyane and Zu. and we will close the show with the Musical Queen of Maseru Maleh.

Matinee - Doors 15:00
Opening Act: Litsomo
Second Act: Bokani Dyer & Andile Yenana
Closing Act: The Brother Moves On featuring Tumi Mogorosi and Malcolm Jiyane

Evening - Doors 19:00
Opening Act: Buhlebendalo
Second Act: The Brother Moves On featuring Tumi Mogorosi, Malcolm Jiyane and Zu.
Closing Act: Maleh

The show is proudly produced by Akum Agency and The Dig with support by The Department of Sports, Arts & Culture and SAMRO.