Instrument Building And Repair Project

Participants

45

Editions

2

Countries

5

Trainers

7

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The formalisation and professionalisation of instrument-making in Africa

The overarching objective of Music In Africa Foundation’s Instrument Building and Repair (IBR) project is to encourage the formalisation and professionalisation of instrument-making and repair in Africa, especially in relation to indigenous African instruments. This project has enabled the Foundation to train young people to make instruments, while providing online tutorials to a wider audience across the continent. The programme also includes performances and public dialogues around African instruments.

highlights

Lebowa: Dancing to the heartbeat of the drum

By Tsosheletso Chidi

Lebowa means north, as in a direction, a place, and a name that carries pride for the Bapedi people. To say lebowa is to claim our roots in...

Mpho Molikeng: The role of traditional instruments in shaping African musical identity

Mpho Molikeng is a multifaceted artist from Lesotho who has built a distinguished career as a curator, musician, actor, cultural activist, and entrepreneur.

MIAF opens African instruments exhibition in Johannesburg

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF), in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), on Friday 21 February, opened an exhibition of indigenous African instruments at the university’s...

Samthing Soweto to deliver a nostalgic a cappella show in Joburg

Music lovers are in for a rare and unforgettable treat as South African sensation Samthing Soweto returns to his roots for a special a...

Win tickets to the Vibrations concert in Johannesburg

Music In Africa is giving away 10 double tickets for its special Vibrations concert at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Theatre, in South Africa on 21 February from 6pm.