BROCHURE

African Drumbeat is an

Eastern Cape based

cultural experience

operator performing

locally, nationally and

abroad

Our brand of interactive

Tribal entertainment

is immersive & memorable,

providing a warm, deep

insight into the traditional

cultures of South Africa

An environment is created

where guests are free to

shape their own experiences

while enjoying a variety of

magnificent African & Xhosa

tribal performances

African Drumbeat ensures a high quality of service and satisfaction

2020

CONTENTS: P2 XHOSA EXPERIENCE; P3 CULTURAL SHOWS & INTERACTIVE W/SHOPS; P4 WEDDINGS; P5.TEAMBUILDING;

P6 SOPHIATOWN EVENING; P7 SCHOOLS: Children’s w/shops; P8 FULL LIST OF PERFORMANCES

Interactive Entertainment

Experiential | Immersive | Memorable

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Choose one of our packages or Design your own unique program from list of

performances on last page

XHOSA Experiences

‘SPIRIT OF AFRICA’ XHOSA experience

experience PLATINUM 4 - 5 hrs GOLD 3 – 4 hrs SILVER 3 hrs

Guest Welcome

African Drumming | Singing | Dance

Grass Maiden welcomes in isiXhosa

African shaker ball gift

African Face Painting

Before Meal

Interactive drumming

Traditional dance lesson

Hand washing

During Meal

Marimba band

Traditional African dance

Interactive dance

Photo opportunity

Table Hosts

Share XHOSA way of life & culture

Teach famous 'Click' Song & handout

Percussion session with shaker ball gifts

Closing

Dancers sing guests to their transport

Guest Welcome

Drumming performance

African shaker ball gift

African Face Painting

Before Meal

Interactive drumming

Traditional dance lesson

During Meal

Marimba band

Traditional African dance

Interactive dance

Photo opportunity

Table Hosts

Share XHOSA way of life & culture

Teach famous 'Click' Song & handout

Percussion session with shaker ball gifts

Guest Welcome

Drumming performance

African shaker ball gift

African Face Painting

Before Meal

Interactive drumming

Traditional dance lesson

During Meal

Traditional African dance

Interactive dance

Photo opportunity

Table Hosts

Share XHOSA way of life & culture

Teach famous 'Click' Song & handout

Percussion session with shaker ball gifts

Turn your experience into a ‘Taste’ of Africa experience to include

a delicious buffet of favourite SA dishes @ one of our collaborative venues 2

Wam-kele-kile!

Welcome to the eastern Cape, home of Nelson Mandela

Join us as we celebrate and honour the rich vibrant XHOSA heritage of our world leader know as ‘Tata (father) Madiba’

CULTURAL SHOWS

PLATINUM 90 min GOLD 60 min SILVER 60 min

Interactive

Guest welcome

Drumming performance

Grass Maiden welcomes in isiXhosa

African face painting

Host

Explains upcoming dance/costumes

Marimba band

Praise singer ‘Imbongi’

10 Drums handed out to guests

to drum during

Traditional African dance

Interactive dance

Famous 'Click‘ song taught with handout

Xhosa stick fighting

Photo opportunity

Interactive

Guest welcome

Drumming performance

Grass Maiden welcomes in isiXhosa

African face painting

Host

Explains upcoming dance/costumes

Marimba band

Praise singer ‘Imbongi’

10 Drums handed out to guests

to drum during

Traditional African dance

Interactive dance

Famous 'Click‘ song taught with handout

Xhosa stick fighting

Photo opportunity

Non-Interactive

Guest welcome

Drumming performance

Grass Maiden welcomes in isiXhosa

African face painting

Host

Explains upcoming dance/costumes

Marimba band

Traditional African dance

Xhosa stick fighting

Photo opportunity

INTERACTIVE DRUMMING &

ZULU DANCE LESSON

60 min

JUNK 4 FUNK INSTRUMENT

BUILDING

using recycled materials

60 – 90 min

AFRICAN FACE PAINTING

COMPETITION

Add-on only

30 min

Guest welcome

Drumming performance

African face painting

Interactive drumming

Traditional dance lesson

Prize for best dancer

Photo opportunity

Guest welcome

Drumming performance

African face painting

Guests make simple 'African shaker'

Interactive percussion & ‘Warrior Song’

using shakers made

Xhosa Dance Lesson

Photo opportunity

Create your 'Face of Africa’

signature look

Work with our dancers to create

the best face art

Prize for winner

Photo opportunity

African INTERACTIVE Experiences

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Turn your experience into a ‘Taste’ of Africa experience to include

a delicious buffet of favourite SA dishes @ one of our collaborative venues 3

WEDDINGS Bridal Showers

WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT

BRIDAL SHOWERS

Marimba Band

‘The music of the stars’

Our Marimba Band will weave together a beautiful, timeless

atmosphere for you & your guests, capturing the spirit of love,

happiness & celebration on your Wedding day

African Welcome Group

Fresh & colourful - a true celebration of Africa!

Informal Drumming, Singing & Dance

Magnificent Warriors

Flank entrance to church/reception

Traditional Dance performance

Showcasing Xhosa, Zulu & Tswana dance

Enjoy an evening of fun with your bridesmaids

before your big day

Guests arrive to Drumming performance

African maidens offer Xhosa dots, gold dust & sequins

Interactive Drumming and fun Zulu Dance lesson will set the

tone for the rest of your evening

Hand carved Drum presented to the bride-to-be

A surprise keepsake for her to cherish

Add the music of African Drumbeat to your Wedding day

For a striking walk down the aisle

A flow of beautiful music entertaining your guests

Or an extraordinary ‘first dance’

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TEAMBUILDING

PLATINUM 3 – 4 hrs GOLD 2 – 3 hrs SILVER 1 hr

Guest welcome Drumming Performance

Xhosa Face Painting

Junk 4 Funk instrument building

Percussion session using Shakers made

Face Painting Competition & Prize

Team Warrior song by teams

Interactive Drumming

Zulu Dance Lesson

Zulu Dance Competition

Prize for best Drummer

Guest welcome Drumming Performance

Xhosa Face Painting

Face Painting Competition & Prize

Interactive Drumming

Zulu Dance Lesson

Zulu Dance Competition

Prize for best Drummer

Guest welcome Drumming Performance

Xhosa Face Painting

Interactive Drumming

Zulu Dance Lesson

Zulu Dance Competition

Prize for best Dancer

INTERACTIVE DRUMMING &

ZULU DANCE LESSON

60 min

JUNK 4 FUNK INSTRUMENT

BUILDING

using recycled materials

60 – 90 min

AFRICAN FACE PAINTING

COMPETITION

Add-on only

30 min

Guest welcome

Drumming performance

African face painting

Interactive drumming

Traditional dance lesson

Prize for best dancer

Photo opportunity

Guest welcome

Drumming performance

African face painting

Guests make simple 'African shaker'

Interactive percussion & ‘Warrior Song’

using shakers made

XHOSA Dance Lesson

Photo opportunity

Guest welcome

Create teams 'Face of Africa’

signature look

Work with our dancers to create

the best face art

Prize for winner

Photo opportunity

INTERACTIVE Workshops

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We will unite your team ‘ONE BEAT AT A TIME’!

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The SOPHIATOWN experience

PLATINUM 4 - 5 hrs GOLD 3 – 4 hrs SILVER 3 hrs

Guest Welcome Marimba band

Sophiatown couples ‘dance’ guests into

venue

Sophiatown face painting offered

Before Meal Interactive Drumming & dance lesson

Hand washing

During Meal Marimba band

Sophiatown dance Interactive dance & small confetti bombs

Table Hosts Shaker Ball Gifts for each guest

Teach famous 'Click' Song & handout Percussion session using Shaker ball gifts

Photo opportunity

Closing Dancers sing guests to their transport

Guest Welcome Drumming performance

Sophiatown face painting offered

During Meal Marimba band

Sophiatown dance Interactive dance & small confetti bombs

Table Hosts

Teach famous 'Click' Song & handout

Photo opportunity

Guest Welcome Drumming performance

Sophiatown face painting offered

During Meal

Sophiatown dance Interactive Dance & small confetti bombs

Table Hosts

Teach famous 'Click' Song & handout

Photo opportunity

SOPHIATOWN was hip, it was happening. It was the centre of the universe!

A celebration of Sophiatown’s society in the 40’s & 50’

Experience an authentic slice of urban township culture - An harmonious mix of

cultures, colours, art, music & life

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SCHOOLS

CHILDRENS Interactive Workshops

Lots of fun and a bit of learning too!

Our ‘Children’s’ workshops have been ENDORSED by Dept of Education in EC as part of your Curriculum for Arts & Culture

INTERACTIVE DRUMMING &

ZULU DANCE LESSON

45 min

JUNK 4 FUNK INSTRUMENT

BUILDING. Recycled materials

used 45 min

AFRICAN GAMES

45 min

Interactive Drumming

Traditional ZULU dance lesson

Children get their own drum to play for

duration, taught how drums are made,

simple drumming techniques plus

interlocking rhythms & poly-rhythms

Simple 'African Shakers’ made

Percussion session using their Shakers

Traditional ZULU dance lesson

Delightful workshop. Unique African

Shakers made using recycled materials

to be taken home. Wire,beads, feathers,

bottle tops & natural products used

Traditional African Games taught

“Upuca”.....Stones in a circle; “Bhuti

Khandiphe Igwinya” Jump into the circle

Games help build fundamental skills,

from social interaction, to physical

hand-eye co-ordination, basic math &

strategic thinking

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Full Performance List Rooted in South African’s rich history, heritage & culture

Mobile/Whatsapp: +27 (0)82 622 8424 | www.africandrumbeat.co.za

FLAG Parades

XHOSA Experiences

Tribal Carnivals & Parades

Sophiatown Evening

Teambuilding

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Gifts •Shaker Ball instrument

•Wire & bead drumming man

•Hand-carved Drums

•XHOSA experience T shirts, souvenirs

Welcome Options •Drumming performance

•African face painting

•African welcome group: Drumming singing dance

•African Warrior & Maiden – Flank entrance &

lead guests into venue

•Grass maiden greets guests in siXHOSA

•Marimba band packages

o 3 performers

o 4 performers – Includes female percussionist

o 7 performers – Includes 4 XHOSA dancers

Before Meal •Interactive drumming & Zulu dance lesson

•Drum Giveaway – Whoever finds a card under

their drum gets to keep the Drum!

During Meal •'Living’ statue Warriors stand @ strategic points

•Hand washing

•Marimba band (see marimba packages in ‘welcome options’)

•Table Hosts sit at tables with guests & talk about

their way of life & culture

•Praise Singer – 'Imbongi‘

•Xhosa stick fighting performance

•Traditional African dance performance

•Interactive dance

•Photo opportunity

Closing •Photo opportunity

•Famous 'Click' song taught to guests

•African maiden & warrior flank exit

•Dancers sing guests to their transport

Conferences

Children’s Interactive W/shops

Weddings & Bridal showers

GIFTS

Year end functions