Zimbabwe's Nobuntu Bring Cultural Acapella Performance to the Weinberg Center

FREDERICK, Md. - EntSun -- The female acapella quintet from Zimbabwe, Nobuntu, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The group will grace the Weinberg Center stage with their voices Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM.

Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street. Discounts are available for students, children, military, and seniors.

Female acappella group Nobuntu, was nominated for Best Musician of the Year at the Zimbabwe International Women Awards in London in 2015. The quintet has performed at festivals and concert halls in Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, and throughout the African continent. The word Nobuntu is an African concept that values humbleness, love, unity and family from a woman's perspective. The ensemble represents a new generation of young African women singers who celebrate and preserve their culture, beauty, and heritage through art. Their mission is the belief that music can be an important vehicle for change, one that transcends racial, tribal, religious, gender, and economic boundaries. Nobuntu has released three recordings--Thina (2013), Ekhaya (2016) and Obabes beMbube (2018). The group has made dozens of television and radio appearances throughout Africa and Europe promoting these recordings and the culture of their homeland.

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A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2019-2020 season can be found at https://weinbergcenter.org/

ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region's premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick Maryland, the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.