With a sound rooted in soul, African folk music, jazz influences and indigenous expression, Abantwana BeNgoma is more than a music group; it is a celebration of heritage, friendship and the power of collective storytelling through sound.
For this performance, the group will present a selection of original music alongside powerful spoken word pieces, accompanied by live percussion and traditional sonic textures that honour the past while speaking boldly to the present.
Production Credits
Abantwana BeNgoma
Mandilakhe ikhaya - Vocalist
Sibongile Tsoni -uHadi and Vocalist
Syleezi - Percussions and vocalist
Songo - Vocalist
About the Artists
Abantwana BeNgoma is a collective of young Eastern Cape artists brought together by a shared love for indigenous storytelling, soulful music, poetry and African spirituality. Rooted in tradition yet shaped by contemporary expression, the group creates immersive performances that blend original music, spoken word, percussion and indigenous instrumentation into one deeply moving experience.
The collective features artists from diverse creative backgrounds including vocalists, composers, poets and instrumentalists whose work is inspired by African folklore, lived experiences and the preservation of oral traditions.Through rich harmonies, rhythmic percussion, poetic storytelling and traditional sounds such as the uhadi, Abantwana BeNgoma creates performances that feel both ancestral and refreshingly modern.
Their performances are centred around authenticity, healing and connection inviting audiences into a space where music becomes memory, storytelling and spiritual dialogue. Each member brings a distinct artistic voice shaped by collaborations, festival appearances and performances alongside respected South African artists and cultural practitioners.
- Venue: The Black Power Station
- Location: The Old Power Station
- Ticket price: ZAR 100.00
- Programme type: The Fringe
- Genre: Music
- Duration: 60 minutes
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Ages:
ALL AGES
