Helena and I went to a concert in Dink last night. The opening act was Talisman -- god, they always give me goosebumps -- and the main performance was Vusi Mahlasela. He is a South African folk singer who was also an activist during the Apartheid period. The concert was so beautiful it had me dancing and crying at the same time. (disclosure: My dad is from South Africa and I've always loved the music and felt connected to it). Vusi played an acoustic guitar with a pickup and there was an electric guitarist and a percussion on drums and shakers. Many of the songs were about the horrors of the Apartheid and how hope and forgiveness where the only way out. Towards the end, the songs got more upbeat (many love songs) and the musicians started dancing! I got some good dance tips!! Anyway, one of the songs played was Thula Mama, dedicated to South African women who survived and to Vusi's grandmother. Here is a rendition from youtube, enjoy! (link)
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That was mad awesome. We're listening to the music right now :)
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