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Nobuntu at Attucks Theatre
Courtesy of Bandsintown | Posted on July 24, 2019
Where
Attucks Theatre
1010 Church St
Norfolk, VA
Map
(757) 664-6464
When
Sat, September 21, 2019
7:30 pm
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Musicians
Nobuntu
band / ensemble / orchestraAbout
Irresistible harmonies and beguiling rhythms mark the joyful performances of this female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe. Nobuntu has drawn international acclaim in repertoire that ranges from traditional Zimbabwean songs to jazz to gospel, their pure and powerful voices backed by percussion, traditional instruments and organic, authentic dance movements. The word Nobuntu is an African concept that values humbleness, love, unity and family from a womans perspective. The ensemble represents a new generation of young African women singers who celebrate and preserve their culture, beauty, and heritage through art; their mission is informed by the belief that music can be an important vehicle for change, one that transcends racial, tribal, religious, gender, and economic boundaries...