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Ubuntu Ensemble review
Wigmore Hall, London Marking the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, a stirring programme culminated with Leon Bosch’s double bass sounding a fragile note of hope
TL;DR
- The 'Freedom Songs' concert at Wigmore Hall marked the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising.
- The event featured musical pieces spanning South African history, from the 1940s to the present day.
- Double-bassist Leon Bosch, whose father was an activist and who was arrested in 1976, performed with the Ubuntu Ensemble.
- A central piece was Shane Woodborne's concerto 'Red Ink', inspired by Soweto.
- Works by Grant MacLachlan, Monthati Masebe, and Jan-Hendrik Harley were also performed.
- The concert concluded with celebratory music, including 'Special Star' by Mango Groove.