Ubuntu in Sound - Matla Kgomo

UBUNTU IN SOUND UCT IBUYAMBO ORCHESTRA & UCT PAN AFRICAN ENSEMBLE Mmatla Kgomo - by Mma Laloo The song celebrates the unity of music, movement, and community through vibrant Tswana traditional song and dance. Rooted in oral tradition and communal performance, the piece reflects the cultural values of togetherness, storytelling and collective celebration central to Tswana musical practices. Through rhythmic singing, energetic dance movements and call-and-response interaction, the song highlights how music becomes a shared language that connects generations and communities across Africa. UCT IBUYAMBO ORCHESTRA Sinovuyo Balintulo, Zinhle Kubheka, Nkolo Mabhani, Ketty Jackline Maina, Lehlohonolo Matsoso, Vuyisani Mkwambi, Laphakade Myataza, Lutho Mzongwana, Iviwe Nkopo, Inga Nkumanda, Lakheni Ntsodo, Natasha Ramncwana, Ayakha Soga, Masakhe Tupana, Olona-Thando Tyatyeka, Likho Yonto UCT PAN-AFRICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE VOCALISTS - Sinovuyo Balintulo, Cassiopeia Dukes, Zinhle Kubheka, Iviwe Nkopo, Inga Nkumanda, Natasha Ramncwana, Olona Thando Tyatyeka, Likho Yonto UHADI - Iviwe Nkopo, Inga Nkumanda VOCALS AND PERCUSSION - Nkolo Mabhani, Lehlohonolo Matsoso, Laphakade Myataza, Lakheni Ntsodo GUITAR - Daniel Cockram, Kyla Yapp ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND VOCALS - Iviwe Nkopo ELECTRIC BASS - Diego Lezar VIOLA - Tamaron Cannon, Stacey Janse, Elijah Bouwers CELLO - Nahum Fischer PIANO - Madison le Roux UCT PAN AFRICAN ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR - Dr Rick Deja UCT IBUYAMBO ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER - Thabisa Dinga MUSICAL DIRECTOR - Keketso Bolofo MUSICAL DIRECTOR - Nomapostile Nyiki LIGHTING DESIGN - Julian Baatjies SOUND DESIGN - Izan Greyling PRODUCTION MANAGER - Dr Bronwen Clacherty