“Mnquma “ - in quest of intersecting narratives to connect with our roots – Bayasibiza.

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“Mnquma “ - in quest of intersecting narratives to connect with our roots – Bayasibiza.

4 performances between March 7, 2019 and March 10, 2019
Dance
Performer: Xolisile Bongwana • Choreography: Xolisile Bongwana & David April • Artistic Direction: David April Dramaturge and Text: Katleho Sekhosana • Supporting text and narrative: Xolisile Bongwana Music: Original compositions by No-Finish Dywili, Xolisile Bongwana and Elvis Sibeko Sound Engineer: Zain Vally Costumes: Lebo MerryK and Sinta Spector Acknowledgement: The work was incubated at the The Centre for the Less Good Idea Photography: Zivanai Matangi
60mins

Original Concept: The work is based on discussions held between Xolisile Bongwana and David April who were keen to explore their cultural roots. The piece has subsequently evolved into Bongwana delving into his personal journey...

POPArt is thrilled to be presenting this work for a short run following the pieces's incubation at The Centre for the Less Good Idea in November last year.


Audience Responses

Beautiful movment and sound!

Christopher • Attended March 9, 2019, 8 p.m.
5.0

Beautiful movment and sound!

Christopher • Attended March 9, 2019, 8 p.m.

The honest spiritual quest of the character became a personal journey for me. It is not merely a play with music, dance and movement. The forms are combined into the narrative that speak to the soul.

Themba • Attended March 10, 2019, 3:30 p.m.
5.0

It was brilliant from the beginning right to the end. I really enjoyed it wish it can have another run...more people need to see it. Well done to the dancer and the creative team

Lehlohonolo • Attended March 10, 2019, 3:30 p.m.
5.0

Thank you Xoli, you are beautiful and extremely talented and your work reflects that. Bless you and your journey, Camagu.

Sibulele • Attended March 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
5.0

Beautiful movment and sound!