Africa Day
South Africa has a rich musical tradition and it is incorporated into many aspects of residents’ lives. This year’s Africa Day celebrations will present a unique blend of African rhythms. Many of the sounds this year have an almost hypnotically lifting element that will be sure to captivate audiences. The event will feature popular and well known African artists. Among them are Asa, the internationally renowned vocalist. Africa Day is popular among residents who not only love music but strongly support their artists. For tourists who are staying in one of the hotels Johannesburg, they also have the unique opportunity to see some of the greats perform live.
Other performers on the line up include Senegalese hip-pioneer Awani, as well as Yuri da Cunha and Gang’ be. Local musicians will also be present and the Gang of Instrumentals will be among them. The Johannesburg music scene is large and diverse. Other local performers include the Gospel Choir and TheParlotones. The Parlotones are known for their upbeat melodies and will be an inspiring and fun aspect of the event. It is being hosted by the city, the Department of Arts and Culture andSABC2.
This year’s Africa Day will prove to be an incredibly diverse sound experience and will showcase performers from across the continent. Admission is free and it will be broadcast live onSABC. The purpose of this musical extravaganza is to commemorate the establishment of the Organization of Africa unity, OAU in 1963. The founding took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and leaders from 30 independent African states where there to sign the founding charter. The developers of the OAU were all driven by the common intention of decolonising Africa and working toward liberation, equality and unity. African heritage is celebrated on this day, which has become a holiday in many countries.
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