Tshwane jazz band heading for Kuwait
The Tshwane School of Music has been invited by the South African Embassy and the Ministry of Culture in Kuwait, to participate during the celebrations of Kuwait as the Islamic Capital of Youth.
Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Joyce Mabudafasi officiated the send-off ceremony in Eersterust ahead of the jazz band's departure on Friday.
Mabudafasi says she recommended the Tshwane School of Music Jazz Band when asked to invite a youth group, because she thinks of them as family.
"As a mother, when an opportunity arises, you first think of your family. Then I thought of my kids. I speak so much about them everywhere," Mabudafasi said.
The Tshwane School of Music provides music education to a broad base of youth in previously disadvantaged communities.
The school also provides music therapy, facilitates exposure to and training in music technology and music business and provides a platform for music performances.
The jazz band is expected back in South Africa on 7 April.
Attendees were given a taste of what Kuwait can expect.
WATCH #JazzBand The group preforming 'The Crossing'.
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WATCH #JazzBand preforms 'This is our time. This is our world'.
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WATCH #JazzBand The brass ensemble is up next.
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