Valanga Khoza Concert |
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As part of the AWESOME program, Bundaberg Library and the Learning Place organised for South African storyteller and musician, Valanga Khoza, to visit Bundaberg and perform two concerts for local children. Youth Services Librarian Sue had seen Valanga perform at a conference the year before and was very impressed with his energy, creativity, and storytelling. Valanga is the author of the children's picture book Gezani and the Tricky Baboon. Click here for photos. (We apologise for there being only two photos, and photos of inferior quality at that. However, our photography skills were not present that day!).
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| Here is what some of the children attending from St John's thought of the concert: Valanga Khoza played interesting stories. He was a good story teller. Zoe had to play a piano type instrument. I had to tell him my name and what song I heard him play. Harry had to do what I was told to do and Jayden was told to play the drums. Valanga was good at playing the drums. I enjoyed all of it and it was a VERY GOOD SHOW! Megan B. Valanga played different instruments and told some interesting songs. Jayden and Zoe got to play some of the instruments. I really liked the stories and it was fun. Tyler B. First Valanga Khoza told us a story about when he was growing up. Then he played the drums. He was really good. Jayden played too but couldn't keep up with him. Jayden, Zoe, Megan and Harry from St John's were involved. Jayden played the drum and Zoe tried to play an instrument. Valanga Khoza put Megan and Harry into a song. I enjoyed the songs because they were groovy. I liked Valanga Khoza because he was very very funny. Lindsey K.
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| More information about Valanga Khoza (from the Booked Out Arts and Literature Agency). Valanga was born in South Africa and spent his youth in Alexandra, a black township in Johannesburg, and in rural Transvaal. Growing up in a community where many could neither read or write, music and dance and storytelling were an integral part of the culture of his people. Although primarily a singer and musician, Valanga is a most inspirational storyteller. His school performances are highly theatrical and very entertaining. He manages to impart the rhythmic vitality of African music that never fails to captivate his audience. He frequently travels to country schools and is happy to give a range of workshops as well as his performances. These can include any combination of song, dance and percussion (playing and making). Valanga has recently released a CD and is happy to speak to students about the recording and production of this. |
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