Iva Collective

Bio

Iva Collective is a cross cultural collaboration of artists from Southern Africa. Curated by core duo Buntu Duku and Samantha Collett, whose deep convictions and freshness of approach to therapeutic performance art signify the ethos 'unifying through art’. An intrinsic weaving of indigenous, classic, traditional and contemporary sounds and stories. The name 'iva' is derived from the isiXhosa 'yiva' and invitation to listen, feel or taste, with a biblical reference to ‘Eve’ the first woman, paying homage to all women.

The Iva Collective are proud ambassadors of Ivanya Yethu Heritage Foundation amplifying a message of unified culture and 'oneness', paying homage to the indigenous peoples of the land and contributing to the expansion of positive power and knowledge to communities in marginalised areas.

History and Awards:

2023 - Performed for the MEC of health and particiapnts at the Rural Health Conference in Chintsa featuring brother Sandla Somphefumlo

Opened the stage at 'Spirit Music' event hosted by Roots Grown Deep ( featuring renowned artists such as Joel Karabo Elliot, Luyolo Lenga, Thando Bassline & Seka )

Awarded with their second Standard Bank Ovation Award for their performance titled 'Turning Tides' at the National Arts Festival 2023 featuring Umtha Namanyange

2022 - Released the debut experimental album titled 'Umhlaba Ophezulu'

Hosted musicians Sibusile Xaba, Banned from the land, Stonehouse and Wandile Hlamvana at their event 'In the Highlands' sponsored by ConcertsSa

Performance at the annual 'Under the Chimney's' one day festival in Grahamstown.

2021 - The collective took part in the National Arts Festival 2021 vFringe program and were recognized with a Standard Bank Bronze Ovation Award for their virtual performance ‘Umhlaba Ophezulu’.

In march 2021 Iva facilitated an Artist residency (Supported by Ivanya Yethu & National Arts Council of South Africa) in the unspoiled and ancient landscape of the Karoo, Eastern Cape. Bringing high artistic quality emerging artists as well as established artists to a meeting point through art. An exchange of skill and wisdom. Here the artists collaborated in the creation of Iva's experimental maiden album titled 'Umhlaba ophezulu', featuring artists such as Xhanti Nokwali, Sibusile Xaba, Amandla Akhona, Alexandra Collett, Wandile Hlamvana, Naomi Gumede & Songeziwe Myeha.

2020 - Iva performed for the renowned South African author Mr J.M Coetzee at the launch of his biographical exhibition titled 'Scenes from the South' at AMAZWI museum of Literature. The performance was recorded and broadcast at a later stage at the Universtity of Adelaide, Australia.

In 2020 Iva took part in the National Arts Virtual Festival in July with a performance supported by Sunday Sessions XI.

2019 - Artists in residence at the Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival in Cradock for 3 years between 2019 - 2021.

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Iva Collective added 2 new videos

Iva Collective ft. Banned from the Land - Ngena (Live at In the Highlands 2022)
Iva Collective ft. Banned from the Land - Hila (Live at In the Highlands 2022)
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Iva Collective added 2 new videos

Iva COllective @NationalArtsFest 2021 - Trailer
Iva Collective @NationalArtsFest 2021 - Trailer
Iva Collective's picture

Iva Collective added 2 new videos

Iva Intro (live at Rural Health Conference 2023)
Zimke (live at the Rural Health Conference 2023)
SSXI: Iva Collective - In the Highlands (LIVE 2022 )

Music

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Thyapakile (feat. Wandile Hlamvana)
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Gcina (LIVE) [feat. Buntu Duku & Samantha Collett]
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Anna's Song (feat. Buntu Duku, Samantha Collett & Wandile Hlamvana)
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Nyangalanga (feat. Sibusile Xaba)
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uSizi (feat. Buntu Duku & Xhanti Nokwali)
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Ivanya (Intro) [feat. Buntu Duku, Samantha Collett & Wandile Hlamvana]
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Ikhaya Lam Elikum (feat. Naomi Gumede & Xhanti Nokwali)
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Bayeza (feat. Amandla Akhona, Sibusile Xaba & Xhanti Nokwali)
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Ngena (feat. Amandla Akhona & Songeziwe Myeha)
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Highlands (feat. Alexandra Collett, Sibanye Grace & Sibusile Xaba)
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Hila (feat. Wandile Hlamvana)
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Videos

Iva Collective ft. Banned from the Land - Hila (Live at In the Highlands 2022)
Iva Collective ft. Banned from the Land - Ngena (Live at In the Highlands 2022)
Iva COllective @NationalArtsFest 2021 - Trailer
Iva Collective @NationalArtsFest 2021 - Trailer
Iva Intro (live at Rural Health Conference 2023)
Zimke (live at the Rural Health Conference 2023)
SSXI: Iva Collective - In the Highlands (LIVE 2022 )

Photos

ZAKing William's Town, South Africa
In operation since: 
2019

Contact

0820635932
Samantha Collett

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