Black Umfolosi
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Prepare to be blown away!
Black Umfolosi are back at the Plough Arts Centre with a thrilling, high-energy celebration of southern African song and dance that will leave you clapping, stomping, and cheering along.
From the very first note, their soaring harmonies, intricate rhythms, and infectious energy draw you in. Their choreography is nothing short of spectacular — flowing from delicate, graceful movements to explosive leaps and stomps that will have the whole audience on their feet.
Their world-famous Gumboot Dances are a showstopper, bringing the rich traditions and rituals of South Africa’s mining communities to life in a dazzling display of rhythm, click-clack percussion, and sheer joy.
Formed in 1982 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and named after the Umfolozi Omnyama River, Black Umfolosi have become Zimbabwe’s greatest cultural ambassadors, thrilling audiences across the globe with their passion, vitality, and sheer charisma. Their UK performances are legendary — and every show feels like a celebration you won’t forget.
This isn’t just a concert — it’s a live experience that will move your body, lift your spirits, and fill your heart with joy.
Secure your seat now for a night of music, dance, and pure exhilaration!
- They have an incredible way to sing, to dance, a beautiful presence on the stage. Their simplicity, naturalness and cheerfulness was for us, at the end of the festival a beautiful present.” Milan Festival