The Forge and Umsitho invite you to a Heritage Month Political Revival
Date
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Saturday 24 September 2022
Time
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1pm
Keynote
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Ayabulela Mhlahlo, University of the Witwatersrand Department of African Literature
Poetry
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Amahle (Imbongi yomthonyama) (Zikode Village)
Sihle (Imbongi yoxolo) (Zikode Village)
Vangile Gantsho is a poet, healer and co-founder of Impepho Press. Gantsho is the author of two poetry collections: Undressing in front of the Window (2015) and Red Cotton (2018).
Biko is a writer, poet and toy-toyi emcee.
Theatre
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The ArtistAmbushMovement
Dance
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Vusumzi dancers (Abahlali baseMjondolo Vusumuzi Branch)
Music
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Khalisa and Mphoentle (Folk, R&B, Soul and Jazz)
IBHUNGA (the Council) is an emerging contemporary ethno-afro jazz band, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Convened and conceptualized by Eastern Cape born trombonist, composer, and arranger, Athamacwera Ngcaba, the project explores the convergence of tradition, cultural preservation; identity and other related concepts from the perspective of young musicians navigating the intersection between heritage, city life and modernism.
Free to attend