Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Wedding at Stoepsit, Still Bay

Here is another of my wedding gigs, this time with British guests.

The wedding couple asked me to facilitate an "African wedding" including drumming, traditional African Dancing and some local hip-hop artists.



In the second photo, you see the girls taking the ladies from the audience aside and teaching them a traditional African dance.








Our guys also took the
men to one side and taught them the traditional "Mandela Shuffle".
The audience then got a chance to play a djembe drum - for many the first time in their lives! They learnt the two basic notes and everyone had fun, from old to young!

The happy couple then participated in a romantic call- and answer rhythm originating from the Transkei, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

What a magical evening!!


Thank you for letting me participate in your special day.** 

Australian Wedding at Gondwana Game Reserve




As you all know, my business is very diverse and can add flavour to any event..
So, I recently performed at a wedding at Gondwana Game Reserve on the deck overlooking the valley.

The Groom was South African and the Bride Australian, therefore, we had an interesting mix between djembe drumming and the didgeridoos from down under.

Stunning evening under the stars. Thank you Jacobus and Emily for letting me join in your special day!

Drumming for Ministers of Parliament at the World Forestry Congress 2015

 The World Forestry Congress was recently hosted by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and I was invited to facilitate a drum circle for the Ministers of Parliament and other dignataries.

On the first night we entertained some dignataries at a cocktail evening. Thank you to Anthea Fuller and Watson Holmes for drumming alongside me.
 The Congress ended with a formal gala dinner at which we entertained the guests with drumming, fire dancing and traditional African Dancing.

Thank you very much to my team of African Dancers, Dan the Fireman Fourie(left) and Jay Green(right) that performed with me.

What an amazing event!!







Left + Right: Our firedancers in action...




Bottom: Djembeman, Jay and Dan the Fireman performing stunts together. A thrilling blend of drumming and fire dancing.