Mama Afrika
Location
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD
Telephone
01284 758000- Next Event
- 12th November 7:30pm
- Event Finishes
- 12th November 9:30pm
About this event
Zimbabwean born singer, musician and storyteller Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba.
The show charts her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to global star, tells her story of being forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights.
Mama Afrika is a solo performance by Anna Mudeka and is the story of hope, determination and song, with many best loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues.
Starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
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About the Venue
The Apex is an award-winning venue, known for its acoustic excellence and home to a diverse programme of live music and events; from classical concerts to pop, rock, jazz, blues, world, country and folk, plus comedy and dance performances.
It also hosts a number of community and corporate events, offering the local community and wider environs a unique and exciting space from which visitors can see a great selection of artists, bands and events.
It has been very well publicised (and we never tire of hearing it!) that, as well as its architectural beauty, The Apex also has the very best acoustics, with many musicians who've played here describing it as the best acoustic in the UK, if not Europe:
"Best new venue in the UK. Absolutely superb" - Funeral For A Friend
"Best acoustic wee had in 40 years of touring" - Fairport Convention
"The best hall we have ever played in" - The Escher String Quartet
