African Mamas

In their new show, the African Mamas pay tribute to five remarkable artists: The Big Five of South African music.

Miriam Makeba has brought the music of South Africa to the international music stage in an inimitable manner. Songs like ‘Pata Pata,’ ‘Malaika,’ and ‘The Click Song’ are just a few of her endless list of hits. However, in addition to Mama Africa, several other important and committed South African singers have left their mark on the cultural scene. Brenda Fassie, known for hits like ‘Kuyoze Kuyovalwa’ and the emotional ‘Too Late For Mama,’ was one of those artists. She continued to live in the townships even after her breakthrough as an artist. Bushi Mlongo mainly wrote songs about daily life in Soweto and was known for performing barefoot. Her often sharp lyrics led to her exile from her homeland, and she spent those years of exile partly in the Netherlands. Hugh Masekela also spent a significant portion of his life in exile, but of course he is mainly known for his impressive list of hits, including ‘Stimela (Coal Train),’ ‘Don’t Go Lose It Baby,’ and ‘Bring Him Back Home.’ And last but not least, the duo Letta Mbulu and Caiphus Semenya, known for immortal songs like ‘Nomalanga’ and ‘Not Yet Uhuru.’

The African Mamas take us on a journey through the musical landscape of South African, featuring a variety of musical styles. With their boundless energy and musicality, The African Mamas turn every show into a true celebration. A musical experience that will leave a lasting impression on the audience.