Celebrate Africa Month with “Ubuntu in Sound”, a vibrant music-and-movement concert taking place on Friday, 22 May at 19:00 in the Baxter Concert Hall. Rooted in the philosophy of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – the performance honours African heritage while highlighting the evolution of music and movement as living, communal practices.

The programme features the UCT Ibuyambo and Pan-African Music Ensembles in a collaborative showcase of music, rhythm, voice and dance. Audiences can expect a dynamic exploration of African musical traditions alongside contemporary movement practices, highlighting the relationship between individual identity and community through shared responsibility and collective expression.

This concert is directed by South African College of Music African Music staff: Keketso Bolofo, Nomapostile Nyiki, Thabisa Dinga and Dr Rick Deja.

UCT staff and students attend free of charge.