NOMSA

Performing Artist, Band

Music of Southern Africa & Traditional / Contemporary African Dance

Events

Join us for our events and performances!

SDSU School of Music and Dance Event

SDSU School of Music and Dance presents:

Sounds of Southern Africa

Date: September 30, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Venue: Smith Recital Hall

Description: The band will take you on a musical journey to Southern Africa, mainly South Africa and Zimbabwe with authentic singing, dancing, featuring songs in Zulu, Xhosa, and Mbira music of the Shona people. Music that moves your soul and feet.

Tickets: SDSU Tickets

Event Details: Smith Recital Hall, SDSU, San Diego, CA

Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony

Change Begins With ME presents:

Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony

Date: September 21, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Standley Park, 3585 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

Description: The UC Peace Pole is a 6-sided monument that displays "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in 12 different languages: English, Kumeyaay, Spanish, Chinese, South African Xhosa, Arabic, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, French, Hindi, and Ukrainian. You are warmly invited to celebrate International Day of Peace during a community Rededication Ceremony for our beloved and recently restored University City Peace Pole.

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Nomsa Burkhardt at Fallbrook Library

Center for World Music presents:

Nomsa Burkhardt at Fallbrook Library

Date: September 8, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Venue: Fallbrook Library

Description: For kids of all ages! Nomsa Burkhardt, co-founder of an Afro-fusion band IZINDE, is a dancer, singer, and percussionist of Zulu heritage. Performing dance, drumming, and singing, Nomsa will demonstrate her artistic skill and passion for Zulu heritage and culture.

Location Details: Fallbrook Library, San Diego, CA

Nomsa Burkhardt with Sharon Katz & The Peace Train

Nomsa Burkhardt with Sharon Katz & The Peace Train:

Rancho Guejito Vineyard

Date: September 1, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue: Rancho Guejito Vineyard

Description: Join Nomsa Burkhardt and Sharon Katz & The Peace Train for an unforgettable musical experience at Rancho Guejito Vineyard. Enjoy a day filled with soulful melodies and beautiful scenery.

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ASCENDtials presents: Ascend to Kemet Fest

ASCENDtials presents:

Ascend to Kemet Fest

Date: August 25, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Venue: City Heights Performance Annex

Description: Try African cuisine and experience melodies, merchants, drums, and ancestors. Join a workshop in yoga, poetry, or art, or a guided session by healers, poets, and artists.

Location Details: Outdoor Amphitheater

Cultural Exchange through African Music & Dance

Cultural Exchange through African Music & Dance:

Waldkindergarten Waging

Date: August 6, 2024

Venue: Waldkindergarten Waging (engl.: Forest Kindergarten)

Description: Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and energetic dances of Africa. Have your kids join us for a cultural exchange through African music and dance at Waldkindergarten Waging. Experience the rich traditions and learn about the diverse cultures of Africa.

Location Details: Waldkindergarten Waging am See, Germany

Südafrikanisches Sommerfest

arsNOAH Kulturverein Ismaning presents:

Mfaniseni Thusi & Friends

Date: July 27, 2024

Time: 19:00 – 22:00

Venue: Rick's Cafe, Ismaning, Germany

Description: Join us for the Südafrikanisches Sommerfest presented by arsNOAH Kulturverein Ismaning. Experience the vibrant music of Mfaniseni Thusi & Friends and immerse yourself in the rich culture of South Africa. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

Location Details: Rick's Cafe

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Center for World Music presents:

Music and Culture of South Africa

Date: June 27, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Venue: Sorrento Tower

Description: Join us for a special hour featuring the Traditional Music of the Zulu and Xhosa Peoples of South Africa, presented by Nomsa Burkhardt, a distinguished teaching artist with the Center for World Music.

Flyer: View Flyer

Music en la Calle 2024 Poster

Bodhi Tree Concerts presents:

Music en la Calle 2024

Date: June 22, 2024

Time:2:00 PM

Venue: City Heights Performance Annex

Description: Experience the vibrant and soulful music at Music en la Calle 2024. Enjoy an evening filled with traditional and contemporary performances. Don't miss out on this amazing event!

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Sounds of South Africa Poster

San Diego State University School of Music and Dance presents:

Sounds of South Africa

Date: February 19, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Venue: San Diego State University, Ellipse

Description: Join Nomsa Burkhardt as she brings the rich musical traditions of South Africa to the stage. Enjoy an immersive experience filled with the sounds and rhythms of South Africa.

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Historic Event – San Diego State University Department of Africana Studies:

Honoring the Life of Nelson Mandela

Date: December 2013

Description: A special event honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, featuring a performance by Nomsa. SDSU Acknowledgements by the Department of Africana Studies, Arts and Letters Dean's Office, Assembly Member Shirley Weber, International Student Center, President's Office

Clearwater Festival 2007 with Nomsa

Historic Event:

Clearwater Festival 2006 with Nomsa

Date: June 2006

Description: Nomsa's memorable performance at the Clearwater Festival in 2006 made it to the newspaper ad the year after, together with a picture of Pete Seger.