HIFA 2012, themed “A Show of Spirit” , opened last night with a bang!

Despite the many years I’ve either worked at or covered HIFA I’ve never seen the opening show for myself (first day festival deadlines!).  I wasn’t disappointed. From the moment the backing musicians struck their first cord to the second the onstage lights were turned off the Opening Show was expressive and magnificent. Over 5000 people attended to watch the show, which was directed by veteran choreographer Neville Campbell, and whose score was arranged by Zimbabwean Musician Vee Mukarati. The Show opened with a transcendental duet by Chiwoniso Maraire and John Pfumojena. Among the featured artists were Josh Meck, spoken word artists Aura, Dickson and Cde Fatso, and the Tumbuka Dance  Company.

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