Rocking World Music Day
Bank Windhoek collaborated with the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) and hosted the 23rd World Music Day (WMD) this past weekend in Windhoek, Rundu and Katima Mulilo.
In Rundu, the event was held at the Kehemu Community Hall while audiences in Katima Mulilo, gathered at the town's open market. The day bound audiences from diverse backgrounds together as friends and family as they celebrated their common love for music and the arts.
In Windhoek, a winter market took place at the FNCC with food stalls, crafts, drinks and exciting activities for everyone. Three stages were set up in for the day: Jazz, Rhythm and Dance. The Jazz stage featured artist such as Broken Metronomes, Savannah Collins and opera singer Emily Dangwa.
The Rhythm Stage hosted live performances by Erna Chimu, Ngatu and Formula Band. In Mitte, The Future is Giggz, LoudPack and Fly Rhymez, entertained the crowd at the Dance Stage. In the late evening, the stage was set alight by electrifying performances by Raslando, Miss H, Lize Ehlers and Ngatu who opened for main act on the night, Jackson Wahengo.
“Thank you Bank Windhoek and FNCC for giving artists a platform to showcase their talent. Artists appreciate events of this nature because it gives them an opportunity to grow in this industry,” said Wahengo. Ngatu agreed with his fellow artist and added that this is a great initiative that should be continued on an annual basis.
The annual worldwide celebrated event, also known as Fête de la Musique, having originated from France, brought together amateur and professional musicians from all walks of life who specialise in genres ranging from jazz, soul, funk, rock, electro, reggae and many other popular genres. Entrance was free of charge at all the venues.
“Bank Windhoek is recognised as one of the biggest supporters of Namibian arts. Music is an art form that brings people together and we are pleased to have collaborated with FNCC on this exciting initiative once again,” said Bank Windhoek's coordinator of stakeholder engagement and CSR, Bronwyn Moody.
Over 50 performing artists graced the stages setup on the day. “FNCC is pleased to have hosted another successful World Music Day this past weekend. The Centre was a hive of activity on the day and the artists brought their best to the stage. Thank you, Bank Windhoek, and everyone that contributed to making this event a success,” said FNCC's cultural officer, Chantal Magano Kambrude.
*WMD is celebrated in over 104 countries and an estimated 514 cities around the world. It usually takes place on 21 June during the European Summer Solstice, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest day in the northern hemisphere. FNCC plans on hosting the event in other Namibian towns in the near future.
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In Rundu, the event was held at the Kehemu Community Hall while audiences in Katima Mulilo, gathered at the town's open market. The day bound audiences from diverse backgrounds together as friends and family as they celebrated their common love for music and the arts.
In Windhoek, a winter market took place at the FNCC with food stalls, crafts, drinks and exciting activities for everyone. Three stages were set up in for the day: Jazz, Rhythm and Dance. The Jazz stage featured artist such as Broken Metronomes, Savannah Collins and opera singer Emily Dangwa.
The Rhythm Stage hosted live performances by Erna Chimu, Ngatu and Formula Band. In Mitte, The Future is Giggz, LoudPack and Fly Rhymez, entertained the crowd at the Dance Stage. In the late evening, the stage was set alight by electrifying performances by Raslando, Miss H, Lize Ehlers and Ngatu who opened for main act on the night, Jackson Wahengo.
“Thank you Bank Windhoek and FNCC for giving artists a platform to showcase their talent. Artists appreciate events of this nature because it gives them an opportunity to grow in this industry,” said Wahengo. Ngatu agreed with his fellow artist and added that this is a great initiative that should be continued on an annual basis.
The annual worldwide celebrated event, also known as Fête de la Musique, having originated from France, brought together amateur and professional musicians from all walks of life who specialise in genres ranging from jazz, soul, funk, rock, electro, reggae and many other popular genres. Entrance was free of charge at all the venues.
“Bank Windhoek is recognised as one of the biggest supporters of Namibian arts. Music is an art form that brings people together and we are pleased to have collaborated with FNCC on this exciting initiative once again,” said Bank Windhoek's coordinator of stakeholder engagement and CSR, Bronwyn Moody.
Over 50 performing artists graced the stages setup on the day. “FNCC is pleased to have hosted another successful World Music Day this past weekend. The Centre was a hive of activity on the day and the artists brought their best to the stage. Thank you, Bank Windhoek, and everyone that contributed to making this event a success,” said FNCC's cultural officer, Chantal Magano Kambrude.
*WMD is celebrated in over 104 countries and an estimated 514 cities around the world. It usually takes place on 21 June during the European Summer Solstice, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest day in the northern hemisphere. FNCC plans on hosting the event in other Namibian towns in the near future.
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