LISTENING
to jazz and classical music that is punctuated with drum and dance rhythms in a
plush garden on a Saturday afternoon makes for a refreshing experience.
Tomorrow
afternoon Raintree Gardens in Umwinsdale will present such a unique experience
when South Africa's Soweto String Quartet teams up with local acts of Dudu
Manhenga, Jazz Invitation, Drum Café and Essence of Women in a family concert.
With their violins, viola and cello Soweto String
Quartet always serenade audiences with classical tunes that exude legendary
expertise. Manhenga is known for her soothing jazz tunes that
have endeared her with music lovers in the country and abroad. Fresh from a tour of Italy, Manhenga is likely to be
rejuvenated to lead her Color Blue through a spirited performance.
Also presenting a jazz act will be Jazz Invitation, a
group that boasts wealthy vocal and instrument experience. Jazz Invitation has
a reputation of sending audiences to dance with sober-but-danceable tunes. They
spice their original compositions with copyrights from various local and
international music greats.
The event will have a traditional African feel
courtesy of Drum Café Zimbabwe, an ensemble of drummers that will present
various rhythms and showcase their skills with drums from different parts of
Africa. The Drum Cafe concept is a unique hands-on application
of African drums and percussion that not only entertains but energises the
audience. It was launched in Zimbabwe recently.
It will also be an afternoon of dance as an assemblage
of female dancers known as Essence of Women will also take to the stage. Their
thrilling fusion of traditional and contemporary dances has left people asking
for more at various occasions.
The dance troupe has a mission to promote and
encourage dance amongst women of all cultures here in Zimbabwe, and to provide
a platform for young choreographers to showcase their work.
Through the leadership of Soukaina Edom they aim to
express the universal spirit of womanhood.
Raintree Gardens' executive director Tenjiwe Mutiti
said the show would be a great opportunity for families to socialise and have
fun in an exciting environment.
"The gardens present a refreshing environment and
the music will complement such a setting, giving audience a refreshing
afternoon," she said.
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