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Dizu Plaatjies & The Ibuyambo Ensemble

South Africa

Helsinki 6.11.2018

 

This is the group of former Amampondo leader, Dizu Plaatjies. The group perform traditional, neo-traditional and original african songs. Virtually all instruments are hand made of wood, animal skins, seeds, hand beaten metal, etc. The basic ensemble of 5 musicians sing, play and dance. Additional drummers and dancers augment the line-up.

The instruments include, marimba, mbira, akadinda, umhube, uhardi, drums and percussion.

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Taken on November 6, 2018