As the first memorial of the passing of our beloved Musical Director, Raymond Mupfumira, we honour his legacy by introducing Shane Makanda @Shane_Makanda as our new Associate Musical Director. A Zimbabwean musician, student leader, and cultural ambassador currently @UBC
John Pfumojena: the impressive Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities — completed and opened in 2025.
(It would be fulfilling to locate this exact performance spot within the new building)
Performing ‘Mudzimu Dzoka’ on #Mbira@TORCHOxford Place Making
https://t.co/QRZkyes8G3
A London Theatre Celebration of the Life and Work of Athol Fugard – @royalcourt
“Directors who had a constant pursuit of the truth and perfection.
Athol always made it clear: ‘In your journey, you will never get to the point where I say, great! …(cont)
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Dear Actors
I’ve now watched 584 showreels of Black & Mixed Race actors in the UK.
I can count on one hand the number that feature African accents or authentic heritage accents and depictions in the monologue choices…. (Read next)
🚨THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
In celebration of Zimbabwe’s Independence: an evening of mbira and marimba music, & panel with @chipochung & @chirikure
A live exploration of resistance, restoration, and the resolute at Rhodes House @rhodes_trust , @UniofOxford .
Facilitating an Holistic Training that Re-Centres the Embodied African Practice rooted in Ensemble Ritual, Oral Tradition, Improvisation & Storytelling.
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MEET MY ANCESTORS are proud to have been supported by @ace_national Project Grants in 2019/20 & 2021 along with the mighty @battersea_arts in bringing together exciting Zimbabwean artists to London 🇬🇧 for exploration, experimentation & creation.
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We recently hosted ‘Echoes of Great Zimbabwe’ at #RhodesHouse, an evening of Shona #Mbira music and storytelling with musician John Pfumojena @FalsettoJohn. #RhodesScholars and visitors joined Mr Pfumojena for a transcendent experience of Zimbabwean music followed by a Q&A.
Enter the world of our ancestors where spirits roam free & tricksters abound. In 'Mbira & The Tales of Tsuro Na Gudo' Zimbabwean storyteller & Mbira musician @FalsettoJohn transports us from @Pitt_Rivers to the heart of Southern Africa. Sat 18 May, 2-3pm. https://t.co/43eAdSxUv8
MBIRA & THE TALES OF TSURO NA GUDO
Date: Saturday 18 May, 14.00 - 15.00
Location: the Clore Balcony, Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford.
Presented by the @Pitt_Rivers , @FalsettoJohn & @MMAncestors .
https://t.co/42IKi1lYka