Imbali wows the audience

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Meadowland's Black Cats dazzle

Upcoming talents dazzle in Alex Africa Day celebrations took place in Alexandra, with music performances by a range of new talent. May 30, 2006 By Ndaba Dlamini MUSICIANS celebrating Africa Day in Alexandra gave it their all, ensuring that the performances kept the small audience on their feet, jiving to the beat. Held at the Altrec Stadium, the show began early in the morning on 27 May – an impressive array of "up-and-coming" musicians lined up for the day. "We have 15 musicians from around Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni performing today, all of them performers who are trying to find a footing in the music industry," said Zanele Mazibuko from music promoters Blackagemedia. Stone, from Dobsonville The show was put on to celebrate Africa Day, the day set aside to mark the formation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963 and the more recent founding of the African Union. Africa Day, on 25 May, is also held to celebrate the continent's different cultures. Disappointed by the low attendance, organisers nonetheless said "the show must go on". And the performers did not disappoint. Stone, a group from Dobsonville, Soweto, dazzled with their contemporary sounds. They were followed by a kwaito duo from Meadowlands calling themselves The Black Cats. Dressed in brilliant white outfits, they did some impressive pantsula moves to the appreciation of the audience. Some people who had been sitting on the fringes of the field edged closer to the stage when a group calling themselves Imbali, from Vosloorus in Ekurhuleni, took to the stage. Playing with an enthusiasm that set them apart, Imbali performed soulful ballads that moved people to sway to the beat. "I think people really missed out by not coming to this show," said Alexandra resident Vuyile Mpofu. "This is one of the best music shows I have ever attended because the performers gave it all they had to prove they are up there with the best." Permission to use web site material Publishers may use material from this site free of charge, as long as: Credit is given to either the "City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)"; If the article is used online, a link is provided to the original article on this website; The name of the article's author is acknowledged; The webmaster is informed of how and where the material is used (fill in this brief online form). Johannesburg News Agency is operated by BIG Media at 011-484-1400 Print this Page E-mail this article to a friend Help using Joburg.org.za