Zimbabwean dance band Bulawayo will be bringing their uplifting music to Bridport Arts Centre on Saturday 7 April, 7.30pm.
With hypnotic and joyous Ndebele and Shona vocals from Cecilia Ndhlovu will take listeners on a journey through Zimbabwe. Driven by classic jit-jive guitar and rolling chimurenga bass matched with the powerful drum patterns of modern Zimbabwe.
Cecilia grew up in Bulawayo in Matabeleland, southern Zimbabwe. She learned to dance at school where because of her natural talent she was known as ‘magida omncane’ or little dancer. When she was 16 she joined the national dance troupe Black Umfolosi and several years later she began to sing, dance and tour the world with one of Zimbabwe’s biggest stars, Oliver Mtukudzi. She worked with Oliver for six years and recorded five albums before moving to England.
After entertaining audiences at The London African Music Festival 2010 and now with a four strong line up with entrancing mbira thumb-piano, lead guitar, bass and drum kit the group reflects the sound of modern Zimbabwe with a universal energy that appeals to all.
Tickets are available from Bridport Arts Centre’s box office Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, 01308 424204. Balcony Seats: £12/£11/£10. Standing: £10/£9/£5.
