Gallery: Music lovers flock to Boksburg for International Marimba and Steelpan Festival

This vibrant event celebrated African rhythms and global unity.

August 2, 2023

Tayla Smit Less than a minute

The festival was a celebration of musical talent and cultural diversity.

Education Africa’s highly anticipated annual International Marimba and Steelpan Festival at St Dominic’s School for Girls on June 29 and 30 attracted thousands of music lovers.

Attendees enjoyed over 280 performances by young people from SA, Lesotho, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

The festival also featured a range of activities, including back-to-back competitions, performances by professional musicians and over 90 workshops on various disciplines, including gumboot dancing, marimba and steelpan playing, djembe drumming and even some fun workshops for kiddies aged three to eight.

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August 2, 2023

Tayla Smit Less than a minute

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