251Afrika

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https://www.facebook.com/251Afrika/
Please visit: www.251afrika.co.za

Biography

Formed in 2017, is a Johannesburg/Katlehong based African Jazz Ensemble. The brand represents the convergence of both jazz and traditional music culture with various accents from around the African continent. The diversity of cultures in the group contributes mostly to the sound of the band. “The sound of the universe” is what they use as reference to their music. This is because their music is not only written and performed for entertainment and pleasure, but also to foster intercultural relationships, and promoting cross cultural relationships, mutual respect, understanding and unity. B ... ut more than the diversity of the individual players, the defining characteristic of 251Afrika’s music is the joy of learning from each other, performing together in the perpetual push to grow creatively.
With as many as eleven members in rotation. 251Afrika was formed by Alto Saxophonist and primary composer Simo Sibiya and his friend, Tenor Saxophonist and primary composer Lunga Gubelana; starting inconspicuously enough with friends they met through local live music jam sessions. Three years later, from when the Ensemble was established they had the privilege of performing on some of the great South African festivals such as the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Moretele Park Tribute to the Legends Concert, Maropeng Cradle Colour Festival to mention a few and have also shared the stage with artists such as Lady Zamar, Sho Majozi, Vusi Nova, Skwatta Camp, etc.
In a collective quest of learning and experimenting with music to find innovative ways of making the music “better” for the world to enjoy. 251Afrika is also committed in making a change in their community and becoming role models/inspiration to the young and old generation. They are dedicated to winning music awards, and attracting new jazz and traditional music fans in SA and Globally.
251Afrika’s music is fresh and familiar at the same time, with absolutely addictive melodies and harmonies. A fusion of what is gone before, yet a unique melange of what is right now. Read More

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Experience

PERFOMANCES
Past Events
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CRADLE COLOUR FESTIVAL (MAROPENG)
September 2018
Cradle colour festival is a fun event, celebrating our heritage and promoting the spirit of unity & humanity in Colour at an iconic & richly historical venue.
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MORETELE PARK TRIBUTE CONCERT
September 2018
Moretele Park Tribute Concert is a spectacular music event hosted in Moretele Park on the east of Pretoria. The event takes place annually, end of August.
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MOSHITO MUSIC CONFERENCE
September 2018
Moshito is an annual music conference ... and exhibition that takes place in South Africa. The event is a partnership between, primarily, the Department of Arts and Culture, and Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition.
Moshito is underpinned by a commitment to giving South African music industry stakeholders credible business intelligence, enabling them to make informed decisions that will enable them to build a defendable competitive advantage in the marketplace for their companies. This it does in order to strengthen the South African music industry's global competitiveness.
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UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG, RHYTHM OF THE BANDS WEEKEND OF JAZZ
August 2019
The Joburg music-loving audiences are in for a treat this August with UJ Arts & Culture’s second iteration of the UJ Weekend of Jazz taking place at the UJ Arts Centre on the Auckland Park Campus in Johannesburg from 23 -25 August.
Curated with the young and young-at-heart in mind, the programme nods to the ‘nostalgia’ of the genre and area, while offering new ways to experience the magic of music. With the UJ Arts & Culture theme #FollowYourHeART at the core of the programme, the weekend’s line-up, curated by the Jozi Unsigned, is set to offer something for all UJ Arts & Culture audiences – UJ staff, students and alumni, and of course, the Joburg public.
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STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ, SBJOJ22
September 2019
Takes place in Johannesburg, Africa’s greatest city; a bold and pulsating metropolis. The people work hard and play hard, they immerse themselves in the finest music at the Standard Bank Joy of
Jazz.
Features 90% JAZZ and 10% sub-genre of jazz.
You can hear Straight Ahead Jazz, the various African Jazz sounds –
Kwela and Marabi, avant-garde jazz, R & B, Acid Jazz, World Music and everything in between and around. Read More

Previous Clients

PERFOMANCES
Past Events
cradle.jpg
CRADLE COLOUR FESTIVAL (MAROPENG)
September 2018
Cradle colour festival is a fun event, celebrating our heritage and promoting the spirit of unity & humanity in Colour at an iconic & richly historical venue.
moretele.jpg
MORETELE PARK TRIBUTE CONCERT
September 2018
Moretele Park Tribute Concert is a spectacular music event hosted in Moretele Park on the east of Pretoria. The event takes place annually, end of August.
PhotoEditor_20190722_083312343 (002).jpg
MOSHITO MUSIC CONFERENCE
September 2018
Moshito is an annual music conference ... and exhibition that takes place in South Africa. The event is a partnership between, primarily, the Department of Arts and Culture, and Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition.
Moshito is underpinned by a commitment to giving South African music industry stakeholders credible business intelligence, enabling them to make informed decisions that will enable them to build a defendable competitive advantage in the marketplace for their companies. This it does in order to strengthen the South African music industry's global competitiveness.
ARTS.jpg
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG, RHYTHM OF THE BANDS WEEKEND OF JAZZ
August 2019
The Joburg music-loving audiences are in for a treat this August with UJ Arts & Culture’s second iteration of the UJ Weekend of Jazz taking place at the UJ Arts Centre on the Auckland Park Campus in Johannesburg from 23 -25 August.
Curated with the young and young-at-heart in mind, the programme nods to the ‘nostalgia’ of the genre and area, while offering new ways to experience the magic of music. With the UJ Arts & Culture theme #FollowYourHeART at the core of the programme, the weekend’s line-up, curated by the Jozi Unsigned, is set to offer something for all UJ Arts & Culture audiences – UJ staff, students and alumni, and of course, the Joburg public.
IGAGASI.png
STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ, SBJOJ22
September 2019
Takes place in Johannesburg, Africa’s greatest city; a bold and pulsating metropolis. The people work hard and play hard, they immerse themselves in the finest music at the Standard Bank Joy of
Jazz.
Features 90% JAZZ and 10% sub-genre of jazz.
You can hear Straight Ahead Jazz, the various African Jazz sounds –
Kwela and Marabi, avant-garde jazz, R & B, Acid Jazz, World Music and everything in between and around. Read More

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