Mapumba - Rafiki

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irst we’ll be joined by Congolese-born, Cape Town based singer-songwriter and guitarist, Mapumba Cilombo, Rooted in the sounds of his origins, Mapumba blends contemporary global genres with African folk, spreading messages of “personal evolution and a positive impact on the world we live in”. We’ll be celebrating and chatting about the release of his eighth studio album, “RAFIKI’, and Mapumba will also treat us to a few songs performed solo in the studio.

17 Oct 2021 English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts

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