Amandla Freedom Ensemble

Amandla Freedom Ensemble to mark the 40th anniversary of the June 1976 Soweto Uprising

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Afrika Mkhize. Photo: Suzy Bernstein

2016 will mark the 40th anniversary of the historic June ‘76 uprisings that set to change the course of South African history; and on June 15 the Amandla Freedom Ensemble,The Resonance String Quartet together and critically acclaimed pianist and arranger Afrika Mkhize will observe a musical night vigil in honor of the momentous acts of the Youth of ’76 in fighting the repressive system of Apartheid and laying the foundations for a free and democratic society.

#TheMusicShallGovern will be staged at Joburg’s premier jazz venue, the Orbit, from 8 pm. Tickets cost R150.

With an abundant wealth of talent and creativity that exists. #TheMusicShallGovern offering will offer a unique assemblage of a string quartet, harp and four horn jazz combo of some of Johannesburg’s fiercest young jazz and classical exponents.

Amandla Freedom Ensemble at Newtown Junction

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In the past, jazz music has come to symbolise diverse agendas including freedom and democratic values, symbols seen as a threat to order and a civil society with oppressive agendas.

As part of Newtown Junction’s commitment to bring Arts and Culture into the inner city and preserve the heritage of Newtown, it is partnering with Amandla Freedom Ensemble to create what surely will be a public dialogue not to be missed. Continue reading →