Sithunyiwe: We have been sent

A new dance work by Mthuthuzeli November channelling the deep spirituality of South Africa, with live music by Abel Selaocoe alongside Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza.

‘Sithunyiwe’ means we have been sent by our ancestors to invigorate the spirit of those that are around us. Selaocoe describes this new project with choreographer Mthuthuzeli November and the Bantu Ensemble as following ‘a child-like surrender to the instincts of our bodies and how we hear'. Mthuthuzeli November (Ballet Black, Royal Ballet, Stormzy, The Chemical Brothers) presents his dance company, working with music by Mbuso Khoza, Abel Selaocoe and Nduduzo Makhathini, performed live by the Bantu Ensemble led by Rakhi Singh, joined by Gontse Makhene, Sidiki Dembélé and friends.

Part of Mohopolo/Ancestral Memory Weekend.

Produced by the Barbican.

Performers

Abel Selaocoe cello & vocals
Mbuso Khoza piano & vocals
Nduduzo Makhathini piano
Gontse Makhene percussion
Sidiki Dembélé percussion
Fred Thomas music director, bass & arranger
Rakhi Singh violin/director
Bantu Ensemble
Mthuthuzeli November choreographer and dancer
Sarah Chun dancer
Somer February dancer
Siphesihle November dancer