The Folklore Festival returns for another year of a vibrant celebration of African identity, culture, customs, and heritage on the 16th of September 2023 at the National School of the Arts in Braam Park, Johannesburg.
The festival taking place over Heritage Month promises an unforgettable experience, exploring a pan African offering of music, literature, crafts and food for the whole family.
A music concert on the main stage, workshops, a book fair on the storyteller’s stage, kids area with drumming circles, play time, singing and a safe place to leave your kids to play and learn – not forgetting traditional dancers off stage, making for the best sensorial cultural experience in Johannesburg.
The first artists announced, who will be setting the stage and your souls ablaze and bringing you contemporary folk fusion at the second annual Folklore Festival 2023 this year are: The electrifying poet, rapper and afro-centric Sho Madjozi (SA), ‘The Voice’ Vusi Mahlasela (SA), who is set to release his 8th studio album ‘Umoya this September, the enchanting Thandeka Mfinyongo (SA), The uhadi, mbira, percussive trio with sis Lungiswa Plaatjies known as Ancient Voices (SA).
From Kenya this year, The Folklore Festival is excited to share an artist that fuses the Nyatiti (a genre of music and an 8-stringed instrument called Luo lyre) into modern sounds: Makadem (Kenya) ft. Eddie Grey, a visionary and trailblazer in the Jazz and fusion scene in East and Central Africa.
Representing the heritage of Zimbabwe, Josh Meck will share a project celebrating the icons of music from his home country, immersing you in a symphony of cultural richness. Lastly, but definitely not least, is South African advocate for World Music; DJ Nicky B, who will be returning for a daytime set, infusing the air with infectious beats and irresistible melodies.
Early bird tickets available at: https://qkt.io/FolkloreFestival2023
Early bird tickets available from R80 for kids, R100 for adults at 50% discount until the 16th of August 2023.