CANADIAN TOUR April 4 Hasting Lake Community Centre April 5 McDougall United Church Edmonton Concert with Kokopelli Choir Tickets at Tix on the Square 780-4201757 April 6 Messiah Lutheran Church Camrose Tickets contact 780-672-3444 April 10 Concert at Nancy Appleby Theatre, Athabasca Alberta Tickets available at Valu Drug Mart   April 11 Concert for Stephen Lewis Aids Foundation Slave Lake, Alberta Tickets contact kinneek@northernlakescollege.ca April 13 Concert Fairview, Alberta April 14 Whitecourt Community Centre, Whitecourt, Alberta 6p.m. Tickets available at The Whitecourt Star and Theodore's Den April 17 Concert for Edzimkulu Provincial Museum Theatre Edmonton, Alberta tickets@edzimkulu.org April 18 Concert at St Stephen's Anglican Church 1121-14 Ave Calgary, Alberta Tickets at 403-244-4879 April 19 Elnora Community Centre, Elnora, Alberta 2p.m. Tickets contact Ruby at 403-886-2609 April 20 Concert at The Centre for Spiritual Awareness 7621-101 Ave Edmonton contact admin@centreforspirit.com April 25 Concert at Wainwright Communiplex Tickets available at Globe Footwear April 26 Concert at Vermilion College Theatre sponsored by The Vermillion Folk Club Tickets at Vermillion Stationery and Books 780-853-2979 April 30  7:30 p.m. Concert at Matchbox Theatre #110-5301-43 Street Red Deer, Alberta For Tickets Contact ridgesg@telus.net May 3 Concert presented by The Edmonton Folk Music Festival at McDougall United Church Edmonton Tickets at Ticketmaster 451-8000 May 6 Concert at Knox United Church, Calgary, Alberta Tickets at Campus Ticket Centre 403-220-7202   May 7 Concert at Knox Presbyterian Church Calgary, Alberta May 8 Concert at Alliance Church Cochrane, Alberta sponsored by the Cochrane Folk Club May 9 Concert at Nelson, B.C. for tickets contact alligirvan@hotmail.com May 12 Concert at Carriage House Theatre, Cardston for tickets contact allona@carriagehousetheatre.com

ORDER CD HERE

1. Africa Memeza
   (.mp3 2742kb)

2. Swing Low Sweet Chariot

3. Canada
   (.mp3 2892kb)

4. Paradise Road

5. From a Distance

6. American Traditional Gospel Medley

7. Ngiyeza

8. The World Shall Love Again
   (.mp3 4017kb)

9. Sophiatown Medley

10. Induku

11. Malaika

12. Modimo

13. Bokang

14. Mandela

15. Mmeli - Wam

16. Bawo

Introduction

Memeza Africa is a dynamic 22 piece ensemble that combines traditional African singers, dancers & drummers with the original music of Canadian artist, Holly Wright. This high energy performance delivers a collage of sound with stunning harmonies, powerful soloists and a blend of musical cultures.

What is the mission of Memeza Africa?

The majority of the members are unemployed and through their gift of music they hope to generate an income for themselves and families, as well as being Ambassadors for the fight against HIV / AIDS in South Africa.

Memeza Africa’s goals are as follows:-

• Display the talents of Soweto both locally and internationally

• Educate audiences about South Africa culture, music and dance

• Deliver an emotionally charged musical escape

• Generate income

• Conduct music workshops for both adults and children

• Demonstrate how two worlds can come together in harmony through music

Members of this choir have performed for, or shared the stage with: Nelson Mandela; Desmond Tutu; Oprah Winfrey; Quincy Jones; Ladysmith Black Mombazo & Soweto Gosple Choir.

Memeza Africa is a talented traditional South African choir fused with the singer/songwriter talents of Holly Wright, a Canadian music award-nominee. This group was born out of the dream of Holly’s to re-record her song; The World Shall Love Again while living in South Africa.

She met with choir director, Jimmy Mulovhedzi, and through the mutual passion for the message of this song, soon developed a strong bond and common goal – to bring their two cultures together through music, and spread a message of love and tolerance. This lead to a unique and powerful musical collaboration, bringing together the songs and styles of South Africa and Canada.

Although the languages are different, Memeza Africa speaks a universal language that goes directly to the heart & soul of the listener.

Music is the universal language that has moulded every culture around the world, since the beginning of time. Music reflects cultural values, teaches tolerance and acceptance, and interprets our hopes and dreams. Music is not only the universal language of our hearts, but the fibres of our community.

It is through music that we are able to understand and empathize with other cultures around the world.