Africa Entsha
A smart slick acappella 5-piece who reached a global audience last year performing at the World Cup opening ceremony.
Distinct from the other African music shows that have stormed the Fringe in recent years in that they freely blend western pop elements of the male vocal harmony tradition into their performance.
Won 3 awards in Edinburgh Fringe.
Presented by: Mthakathi Productions & The Garage International
Their name means "new AFRICA" in Zulu.
Africa Entsha, a smart, slick a cappella five-piece who reached a global audience last year performing at the World Cup opening ceremony, are distinct from the other African music shows that have stormed the Fringe in recent years in that they freely blend western pop elements of the male vocal harmony tradition into their performance, making for a diverse set which draws on the vibrancy of 1950s doo-wop, the all-singing, all-dancing presentation of the 1960s soul groups and the more saccharine tendencies of the modern R&B outfits as much as the soft, healing invocations and exhilarating spirit of their own tribal cultures.
When they perform a gumboots dance, it is minus the boots - these gents are all kitted out in sober grey suits and crisp white shirts.