Black Umfolosi

Tickets £18 / £17 concessions. 7pm, starts 7.30pm. The world famous acappella and dance group make a long awaited return to the UK! Black Umfolosi performances are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa, with a beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivalled. The ir performances are energy driven and completely engaging, mixing a great gentleness of spirit and song with an exuberance in dance. Their trademark harmonies mixed with intricate rhythms, clicking and clapping are highlighted during their brilliantly cho reographed shows with a full range of movements from subtle to vibrant stomping and leaping! Their famous Gumboot Dances showcase the traditional styles and rituals of the South 2025 Biog.doc African mining regions and are a particular crowd pleaser. The group forme d in 1982 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, naming themselves after the Umfolozi Omnyama River – an area to which their ancestors can be traced to. Arguably Zimbabwe’s greatest ambassadors, the group have toured the UK many times building up a lasting relationship wit h venues and their fans. They have a natural ability to communicate passion and feeling in their spectacular performances that thrill audiences worldwide. www.blackumfolosizimbabwe.com

Venue: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF.

Event type: World Music.

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