Meet My Ancestors
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⚫️ Where Bantu theatre, music and dance transform the modern stage! #BantuMbiraMyth™️
London, England
Joined January 2021
John Pfumojena: the impressive Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities — completed and opened in 2025. (It would be fulfilling to locate this exact performance spot within the new building) Performing ‘Mudzimu Dzoka’ on #Mbira @TORCHOxford Place Making https://t.co/QRZkyes8G3
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A London Theatre Celebration of the Life and Work of Athol Fugard – @royalcourt “Directors who had a constant pursuit of the truth and perfection. Athol always made it clear: ‘In your journey, you will never get to the point where I say, great! …(cont)
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1/2 (UNPOPULAR OPINION) Dear Actors I’ve now watched 584 showreels of Black & Mixed Race actors in the UK. I can count on one hand the number that feature African accents or authentic heritage accents and depictions in the monologue choices…. (Read next)
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🚨THE SOUND OF FREEDOM In celebration of Zimbabwe’s Independence: an evening of mbira and marimba music, & panel with @chipochung & @chirikure A live exploration of resistance, restoration, and the resolute at Rhodes House @rhodes_trust , @UniofOxford .
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Facilitating an Holistic Training that Re-Centres the Embodied African Practice rooted in Ensemble Ritual, Oral Tradition, Improvisation & Storytelling. Get in touch with us!
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⚫️ Where Bantu theatre, music and dance transform the modern stage!
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Abide with me/Iwai Nesu [excerpt] @FalsettoJohn & @DelvynCase Venue: @ExeterCollegeOx 📽️: @TimHandProd
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MEET MY ANCESTORS are proud to have been supported by @ace_national Project Grants in 2019/20 & 2021 along with the mighty @battersea_arts in bringing together exciting Zimbabwean artists to London 🇬🇧 for exploration, experimentation & creation. #MeetMyAncestors
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🙏🏾 #Mbira
A #WorldMusicDay throwback to this mesmerising performance of 'Echoes of Great Zimbabwe' in #RhodesHouse. Turn your sound on to hear John Pfumojena @FalsettoJohn playing Shona #Mbira music for an audience of #RhodesScholars and guests.
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On 6 June, John Pfumojena and Delvyn Case will present ‘Found in Translation’ in the Exeter College Chapel 🎼 They will explore how the arts shape how we think about the Bible and its cultural power. Attendance is free and tickets can be reserved here: https://t.co/uXKVDGxrVE
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Thank you @OxfordACS for inviting me to perform #Mbira at the Reflections Handover Ball in the @OxfordTownHall . (“Muchengetei”)
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We recently hosted ‘Echoes of Great Zimbabwe’ at #RhodesHouse, an evening of Shona #Mbira music and storytelling with musician John Pfumojena @FalsettoJohn. #RhodesScholars and visitors joined Mr Pfumojena for a transcendent experience of Zimbabwean music followed by a Q&A.
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Enter the world of our ancestors where spirits roam free & tricksters abound. In 'Mbira & The Tales of Tsuro Na Gudo' Zimbabwean storyteller & Mbira musician @FalsettoJohn transports us from @Pitt_Rivers to the heart of Southern Africa. Sat 18 May, 2-3pm. https://t.co/43eAdSxUv8
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MBIRA & THE TALES OF TSURO NA GUDO Date: Saturday 18 May, 14.00 - 15.00 Location: the Clore Balcony, Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. Presented by the @Pitt_Rivers , @FalsettoJohn & @MMAncestors . https://t.co/42IKi1lYka
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2024 #Mbira Performance | OXFORD AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM | @OxfordSBS | Oxford Africa Alliance | @UniofOxford
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