Artists — African Music and Cultural Festival

THE ARTISTS

African Communities Children with Mzuri Dance

Mzuri presentations focus on celebrating people’s individual expression and assist them in the process of coming together and sharing in each other’s abilities, differences, sameness to realise how working together with a common goal can actually create success, harmony and shared achievement.

Asanti Dance Theatre

Asanti Dance Theatre is a highly rhythmic and dynamic dance ensemble. They perform with captivating power, precision and energy, presenting an unforgettable experience of West African music, dance and culture fused with the contemporary influences of Australia.

Burundian Drummers

The heartbeat of Burundians resonates with the sound of the drum. The Burundian drums have made headlines in the world of cultural performances in Victoria, while Burundian drummers in Melbourne improved their skills through the many performances in different locations and this 10th of December they will perform in AMCF 2016.

Chaya Boutique Liputa

Bee Loko is the owner of Chaya Boutique Liputa – a brand named after her daughter Chaya, the source of her inspiration.

Her accessories are made to stand out. They are beautifully handcrafted with a touch of Africa. Chaya’s accessories varies from the bold African prints to beautiful South African beads and beaded artwork. A perfect mix of Chaya’s culture

DJ Wise King

Currently based in Melbourne, DJ Wise King has played gigs all across the city, Sydney, Brisbane and across other regional parts of Victoria. “Music has always been my passion from a very young age. It brings people from all backgrounds and cultures together and creates a significant atmosphere” – DJ Wise King

Afro Moses

Afro Moses is a Multi-Instrumentalist and Singer/Songwriter from Ghana, West Africa, who resides in Australia. A teenage star earning the title of “The African James Brown”. He has toured all over the world at some of the biggest festivals and venues across the globe.
He is a natural-born Performer and Teacher, with a magnetism that attracts thousands to his Concerts. Joined by other Musicians from around the world, Afro Moses creates a High Energy Show that will leave you wanting more!

David Smile

Award winning salsa dancer

Alárìíyá

Alárìíyá is best known for their high energy party vibes, delivering a sweet blend of afro-jazz funk rhythms in English and Yorùbá language, captivating audiences and creating positive vibes.

Sello Molefi

After a long and successful love of choral music, at home in Kroonstad South Africa, Sello moved to Johannesburg where he studied at FUBA Academy. He then went on to Wits University Music School and studied under Emma Renzi (classical voice training) and Bheki Khoza (jazz vocal).

His first EP ‘Mamelang’ came out in 2016. Mamelang is a body of songs with wonderful harmonies, a mixture of simple melodies and challenging rhythmic structures that builds the energy through the songs.

Sello is back in Melbourne working on his new EP to be released this year.

Fungai

Fungai aka “The coolest rapper ever ” is a young and talented artist reigning out of Zimbabwe. He stands by his faith and shows no shame in where he is from or has been in life. With his unique & slightly old school style; a performance by him is an experience not to be missed , his music is contagious and when he performs he demands your attention

King Bell & Soukouss Ba Congo Performing Troupe

King Bell with his dynamic dance band “King Bell and Soukous Ba Congo” captures the audience with his passion and the visual excitement of the dance. The infectious rhythms range from exciting high energy dance to the slower and more sensual rumba rhythms of the traditional music and dance of Central Africa.

Madiba Riddim

Madiba Riddim is an Afro – Dancehall Crew Madiba Riddim consists of Melbourne’s hottest Dancehall Crew Burncity Queenz, Dancers coming from different parts of the world including Jamaica and South Africa, these dancers will be sure to entertain any audience with their high energy routines, freestyles and showcase their wide range of talents.

Ohafia/Igbo War dance

The Ohafia War Dance which is also performed to celebrate an individual’s achievement and is a popular war dance performed in several parts of Eastern Nigeria.

Ras Jahknow

Originating from the heart of Cape Verde West Africa, Ras Jahknow ushers an innovative reggae style drawing their worldly sound from a variety of countries including Ethiopia, Brazil, Malaysia, Mauritius, Tanzania and Australia.

HUNTR X

Zimbabwe Community Language School

The Zimbabwe Community in Australia Vic association was formed in 2005 to serve the people with a Zimbabwean heritage or links and people with an interest about Zimbabwe. The ZimCommunity Language School was established in 2011 in order to teach Shona and Ndebele languages to members in Victoria.

Sonik Waves

Sonik Waves is a Mauritian Cultural Band based in Melbourne, all band members are from Mauritius.
Sonik Waves plays Traditional Mauritian Music the Sega and also perform Island Styles music such as Seggae, Maloya, Moutia, Reggae, Zook, Calypso and more.

Kudzai

Zimbabwean born rapper, Kudzai, uses his music as a platform to promote a positive perspective of young African and African Australian male youth and to break down negative and ill informed stereotypes propogated by the media.

SAEED ABDELLA & THE EAST AFRICAN ENSEMBLE

The group’s lead singer, Saeed Abdullah Mohamed, started playing music when he was 14 years old and has played music for 35 years. He has been heavily inspired by his brother, the famous singer, Abdu Abdella. Saeed was a former soldier and started singing in the EPLF Band. As a composer, singer and songwriter, he has toured with his band through the Middle East, Europe, USA, Canada and Africa. He has since released 3 albums and more than 100 singles. Now Saeed with the famous Kirar player and singer, Anbessa Gebrehiwot and Masinko Player and singer Haftu Reda, create the East African Ensemble.

DESERT ROSE

Melbourne Entertainer Desert Rose Most Popular ,Most Entertaining Belly dancer Melbourne has seen She’s been performing Internationally inter state her base is Melbourne

You might recognize her from 2007 Big Brother series Chanel 10 Also 2005 Turkeys biggest Belly dance Competition Oryantal Star where she was chosen Top Ten out of thousand of contestants.

She’s performed in front of various celebrities , her shows are Energetic Vibrant ,colourful ,fun ,cheeky most importantly very uplifting and Entertaining Book her for your next Amazing bellydance experience.

Unchained XL

Unchained XL is a British born Nigerian New Zealand Hiphop artist and producer with a unique, afrocentric sound that is easily recognizable as his own. His 2018 debut EP release entitled ‘Foreign Legacy’ blends traditional afrobeat-inspired textures and rhythms with various styles of hiphop, utilising a combination of live instruments and synths

Slate Nation

My name is Ngot M. Athuai famously known as Slate Nation. I’m a peace activist, performer and a multi award winning recording Artist from South Sudan.