The Black Umfolosi captured performing the gumboot dance.

Black Umfolosi - Zimbabwe`s favourite acappella and dance group

Black Umfolosi are an internationally acclaimed multi-discipline performing arts group specialising in harmonic acappella singing and traditional African dance, based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The original six members have developed their skills and their organization to a point where the now 18 members provide a multitude of services in the performing arts industry in Zimbabwe and internationally. Compared to the likes of Lady Smith Black Mambazo of South Africa, Black Umfolosi, tour extensively from their homeland Zimbabwe to the UK, Australia, Asia, Europe, Canada and the USA. They have released a number of recordings that feature singing styles of Imbube, Mbaqanga and Township songs. Their dynamic live performances showcase the traditional dancing styles of the Southern African region as well as the more contemporary styles and movements they develop themselves.

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Black Umfolosi have a successful summer tour of UK

The Black Umfolosi 5 had a wonderful time touring the UK this summer . Thomeki, Sotsha, Austin, Sidingumuzi, and Sifelani met lots of new friends up and down the country and would like to thank everyone who came along to enjoy the shows!

 The group have now  returned to Zimbabwe but look forward ...

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New Black Umfolosi DVD available

The `Black Umfolosi` DVD (UK only) includes their best-loved songs performed in homeland Zimbabwe settings with all eight members of the group. (Note there is no gumboot dancing). It is now available by mail-order from the address below.

Please send name/address/phone number plus a cheque to `Adastra` for £13 inc P&P ...