Creative Crawley presents African Night Fever as part of the Crawley Fusion Mela, a weekend of live entertainment and community celebration.
Crawley Fusion Mela – Full Saturday Line-Up
Performance Times: 12noon, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Saidi Kanda is an internationally respected percussionist renowned for his rhythmic mastery and deep roots in East African musical traditions. He first gained acclaim performing with Remmy Ongala’s Orchestra Super Matimila, where his percussive brilliance helped shape the ensemble’s powerful and emotive sound.
From this solid foundation, Saidi founded Mvula Mandondo, a band that carries forward his passion for vibrant, percussion- driven music. Their sound is centered around Saidi’s expert playing of the ilimba (thumb piano) and features traditional- style vocals performed in the ancient language of Kizalam, blending ancestral musical forms with contemporary energy.
Don’t miss this chance to see a live performance which combines rich musical heritage with a fresh and vibrant contemporary style.
FREE, all ages welcome
Drop in at any time. Performances are all first come, first served.
Watch the trailer for African Night Fever
PLEASE NOTE: A photographer will be taking photos at this event. These photos may be used for marketing purposes including press, social media and on our website. If you would rather not be in these photos please let a member of the Creative Crawley team know at the event or email [email protected]
Crawley Fusion Mela continues on Sunday 26 July in Memorial Gardens with a free programme of cultural performances, activities and workshops, programmed by Cohesion Plus.
Crawley Fusion Mela is supported by Arts Council England and Crawley Borough Council (CBC).
Saidi Kanda and the Mvula Mandondo band is presented in partnership with African Night Fever.
