Public ticket sales have officially begun at the Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center, with the first touring production of the season arriving in just a few weeks.
Up first on the PAC stage will be Nobuntu, a female acapella quartet from Zimbabwe. They have drawn international acclaim for their inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements.
Their concert is exceptional, with a universal message of joy and harmony that will have patrons of all ages moved by their outstanding vocal talents.
Director of the Performing Arts Center, Daniel Brown, had this to say: “I am very excited to be kicking off a brand-new season here at the PAC – a season with a new staff, a revitalized mission, and a desire to meet and provide opportunities for fellowship within the community. What better way to start things off than with Nobuntu? This show was intentionally booked during Bulloch County’s Fall Break to give families and people of the community an opportunity to spend time together making memories while simultaneously learning about another culture through the universal language of song, all at an incredibly affordable, accessible price!”
About Nobuntu
Nobuntu comes from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city – one regarded by geographers as Zimbabwe’s cultural gem. Bulawayo is the central hub of the Ndebele culture and Zimbabwe’s own center for visual arts, including traditional theatre, music, and dance.
The members of Nobuntu represent a new generation that carries on the deeply rooted strength and beauty of their culture. These remarkable vocalists combine traditional South African music with Afro jazz and gospel, forming the perfect vocal background for a one-of-a-kind special musical journey. This group of women are currently the only female vocal group of this style that is historically performed by the men of Zimbabwe.
Utilizing their own unique arrangements and compositions, Nobuntu expresses an avenue for change in conventional role models, not only within their own country and culture, but also within those beyond. The songs of Nobuntu are vocalized, harmonic expressions of courage, community, and humility with a universal outreach that appeals to one and all.
This concert will last approximately one hour and is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $5 for all attendees and can be purchased online at any time by clicking here or in-person through the ticket office located in the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center at 847 Plant Drive, Statesboro, Georgia, 30460.
Additionally, tickets can be purchased by calling (912) 478-7999. Ticket office hours are Monday through Friday from 1:00-4:00pm. For more information about becoming a season subscriber, please email [email protected].
