The Award-winning South African performer, songwriter, singer and social activist, Simphiwe Dana returns with MOYA at the Artscape Theatre in the Mother City later this month.
Following sold-out performances in 2022 and 2023 in Johannesburg, MOYA will transport Cape Town patrons on a mystical journey with different segments of acapella music arranged by the incomparable Titi Luzipo.
The production centres around spiritual well-being, more specifically spiritual intimacy.
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MOYA examines the relationship between the individual and a higher power, interrogating our purpose in life. The prolific artistic director and choreographer, Gregory Maqoma directs the show. MOYA will be staged at the Artscape Theatre from Friday, 26 until Saturday, 27 January 2024, with a creative fusion of contemporary African dance and movement by dynamic dancers of Vuyani Dance Theatre.
Simphiwe Dana, known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political art form has collaborated with the internationally acclaimed, Maqoma to creatively fuse the importance of partnership showcasing an interaction of the arts. Having worked together on various projects has strengthened their relationship and has also served as a continuing inspiration for them to expand and keep exploring the possibilities within their work.
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“Moya was born out of a need for me to find peace and solace after losing my mother in 2021. This production has grown and touched not only me at my time of loss, but also the audience that has watched the show in the previous seasons. As we journey on together with my collaborators on this work we are looking to touch more and more people through the work by presenting the show in other cities. Join us at the Artscape for two nights only on the 26 and 27 January 2024 as we deconstruct my catalogue and take it back to its acapella roots.” Siphiwe Dana.
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Simphiwe Dana show details:
- When? Friday, 26 January 2024 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, 27 January 2024 at 7:30 pm.
- Where? Artscape Theatre, Cape Town
- How much? Tickets range between R500 – R700 each.
- Where to get tickets? Tickets are available from Webtickets or at Pick n Pay Stores.
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