Mubanga

Mubanga, a versatile artist from Zambia, now based in Perth, Australia, is renowned for his contributions to the African culture in Australia. Specialising in ‘Afro-fusion,’ a unique blend of African dance styles, he incorporates traditional, cultural, and contemporary elements from various African regions. Since 2016, Mubanga has been a prominent figure in the African Australian dance scene, teaching locally and internationally, with classes in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Brisbane, and Adelaide, as well as overseas in Singapore, Zambia, Indonesia, New Zealand, and more. As a leader, he has successfully managed projects, including the popular annual event, Alkebulan, at the State Theatre in Perth. Mubanga also operates a dance studio in Perth, hosting weekly classes.

Shangara Jive

Singer –songwriter, talented drum-kit player and percussionist, George Joe arrived in Australia in 1998 as a musical ambassador of Zimbabwe bringing with him the contemporary mix of Zimbabwean traditional mbira music (Chimurenga), Soca Beat, Jit , Kwassa Kwassa and Roots Reggae.

Shangara Jive music is written collaboratively on the foundations of Georges roots and culture, the music takes its influences from traditional mbira (thumb piano), drumming and dancing troupes in Zimbabwe with musical flavours influenced from the Congo, South Africa and Senegal . Songs are sung in English and Shona and reflect themes of day to day living in Africa, African traditions and culture, education for African youth, political impacts on African societies, and the joy of music.

RUN TIMES

2:15 – 3:00: Mubanga Studios
3:15 – 4:00: Shangara Jive

SUNDAY MUSIC

Bask in the sunshine and enjoy a carefully curated line-up of our best musicians every Sunday in the beautiful setting of WFAC’s Front Garden.

Bring a picnic or enjoy food from Plated Cafe and drinks from the bar at this family-friendly event. Some chairs are provided.

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