Hello! Some more fantastic parties for you all. Live Malawian music – 6th July if you’re in London and the 8th July if you’re in Manchester… please have a read and don’t miss ‘em!

Nyumba Ya Thanzi, in collaboration with Maestro Music, is hosting unique and unforgettable nights of Malawian music in London - July 6th at CARGO 8pm til 1am - and Manchester - July 8th at the Green Room 8pm til 2am - in celebration of a small African country with a massive heart and some very fine musical talent! Come along and…

CELEBRATE Malawian Independence Day with three live Malawian music performances;

The theme is “BWERERA” (going back), and the concerts are all about going to Malawi for the night, both in your heart and in your mind. Bwerera; to remind people not to forget Malawi, both the beauty and the problems; to come and appreciate Malawian music, culture and talent, while raising money for people there that need it. It’s time to shake your body African style to the following outstanding line up of Malawian musicians!!

Peter Mawanga: One of Malawi’s most talented artists will be flying in fresh from Malawi to perform his unique blend of soul drenched traditional African music, Malawian rhythms, acoustic guitar with a dash of Western harmonies. Mawanga’s total devotion to addressing the problems facing Malawi is reflected in his lyrics and in his work with the Malawian Child. He has produced a fantastic album with the children of SASO (Salima Aids Support Organization), in collaboration with Nyumba Ya Thanzi.

Aphofomoka: This duo, from Lilongwe, Capital City of Malawi, combine their inspirations, soca and hip hop, with local beats to create their unique sound - “phofo” music - which literally means, ‘get down with it!’ They just can’t fail to get the crowds jumpin’ around. Famous tunes include ‘Kilimu ya ku Malawi’, where Aphofomoka sing of their pride in Malawian women.

King Chiozo: The Malawian Afro-Reggae artist, often to be found singing his sweet reggae tunes across London. He’s got classic vocal styles and guitar rifts, a little bit of Marley with a twist of Hendrix and the whisper of Africa… Next year, he will undertake the great 11,000mile walk from Cairo to Cape Town. This epic adventure is not just about music, but also to encourage the African Diaspora in Britain to learn more about their continent. He intends to document the daily struggles of communities and tribes and understand their solutions to Africa’s problems.

DJ Double T: Formally of Power 101 Malawi Radio, will be spinning African beats and tunes to get the crowds a-movin' and a-shakin'!

All proceeds from the night will go to Nyumba Ya Thanzi, a charity committed to creating opportunities for Malawians to find solutions to their county’s problems.

6th July - £8 - Cargo. 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch London EC2A 3AY

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8th July - £7 - The Green Room. 54-56 Whitworth Street West, Manchester M1 5WW

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Please pass this on to all your friends - everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there – you’d be an Mbuzi (goat) to miss it!!

x x x Michelle

If you want to know more about the charity or to donate online if you can't make it to the party check out the website...

www.houseofgoodhealth.org.uk

If you can't come but want to help out why not buy the SASO CD instead? An (I promise) truly brilliant CD by children at Salima Aids Support Organisation - just £5 - you can buy online www.houseofgoodhealth.org.uk - all the proceeds go straight to the kids to pay for school and food etc. You will be amazed at how talented they are!!

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