Fusing the rock outfit of drums-bass-guitar with the traditional sounds of Malawi’s marimba, thumb piano, and percussion, Peter Mawanga & The Amaravi Movement Afro-vibes is a modern African sound that is intrinsically Malawian. He has the premier band in Malawi, Africa to boot who has been making headlines ever since their debut release “Paphiri ndi Padambo” in 2009.
This concert is the fifth event in our 2016-17 Subscription Series Season. Peter Mawanga appears at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 20, 2017 on our stage. UPDATE: Jam Session for local musicians with Peter Mawanga has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 18. Scroll down for info.
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
$10 for Youth and BHSU students
Meet Peter Mawanga and Malawi
Peter Mawanga is a self-proclaimed “Voice for the Voiceless.” Writing in his vernacular Chichewa, his socially conscious lyrics speak for Malawi’s underprivileged. The music is equally Malawian. Traditional melodies and rhythms form the backbone of original songs orchestrated with modern and traditional instruments, a sound Mawanga terms Afro-vibes.
NOTE: Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast and Mozambique to the south, southwest and southeast.
Peter Mawanga & The Amaravi Movement have performed alongside many African musical luminaries including Zimbabwean legend Oliver Mtukudzi, Malawi’s Wambali Mkandawire, and South African diva, KT. Performing at live music venues around the world and at festivals such as the Lake of Stars, Peter Mawanga has garnered respect in the music industry at large. The synergy of Peter Mawanga & The Amaravi Movement inspired Rhythm of Life to sign Peter as the first artist on their new record label in Malawi in 2008. They were hand-selected from a national bid to perform at the unveiling of Malawi’s new telecom network. Peter’s songs have even been quoted by former President Bingu wa Mutharika in his speeches.
JAM SESSION – April 18
An added event with Peter Mawanga is a jam session from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 18 upstairs at The Matthews in the Fireplace Room. This is a free event and is open to any local musicians.
Local musicians can bring their instruments. The band will share their style of music and then everyone will play together. Don’t let this event pass you by!
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