Cape Town is by far the most
incredible and inspiring place I have ever been. The most striking thing I've
noticed, besides the overwhelming beauty of the place, is that the city is
absolutely brimming with talent. In the short amount of time that I've spent
here, I have been truly astounded by the caliber of artists, musicians, and
just simply great humans that I have encountered. In the township of Langa, our
group met several artists working on different crafts such as pottery, mosaics,
and sand art paintings that were so beautiful. We also were able to play in a
drum circle there which was a ton of fun, and I even got to play the marimba!
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| Caroline playing marimba at Guga S'Thebe Arts Centre in Langa |
Cape Town is simply overflowing with
musics and I find myself becoming enamored with the style and feel of the city.
Three nights in a row I was lucky enough to listen to live music and even
introduce myself to some of the most talented musicians I have ever
encountered. My favorites include watching a Cape Town jazz band called Zingara
and having the honor to listen to Mteto Maphoyi sing beautiful Italian opera.
Before we left for Cape Town, we watched Mteto's Ted Talk and I was amazed by
the challenges he has overcome, his passion for music, and his incredible
voice. Here's the link to his Ted Talk: The Power of Listening Hearing Mteto sing gave me the
chills. I was starstruck when I got the opportunity to shake his hand after his
performance.
Right now, I feel extremely lucky
and blessed to have the opportunity to experience the charm and wonder that
Cape Town holds for the next three months. I know I'll be frequenting jazz
venues and exposing myself to as much music and art as I can. I cannot wait to
see what Cape Town has in store for me!
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| Drew, Paige, Mteto, Caroline & Derek at The Crypt |
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