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This will be an unforgettable meeting between the evocative art of Lucas Sithole and Cyprian Shilakoe and the versatile musician Sky Dladla who is renowned for her expertise in African instruments and indigenous music.

This incredible event is set at the Norval Foundation, in the upstairs gallery where the exhibition titled They Came & Left Footprints, curated by Karel Nel and Carmen Joubert, is being staged. Drawing from the Homestead and Bruce Campbell Smith Revisions Collections, the exhibition reflects on memory, ancestry, and the legacy of artists whose work remains powerfully relevant. Sithole and Shilakoe’s sculptures and prints speak to themes of loss, resilience, and spiritual connection during the Apartheid era—presented together in this curatorial pairing for the first time.

Joubert will introduce the exhibition before Dladla begins her performance. This is not a seated event; after receiving a free glass of wine, the audience is encouraged to roam the exhibition while appreciating the music. The ticket price includes access to the museum and all its current exhibitions. Entry is typically R200.

Space is limited due to the exhibition and gallery limitations.

Dladla holds multiple diplomas in African Music from the University of Cape Town and founded Blackroots Marimbas in 2012. Alongside performing, Sky shares her skills through conducting Indigenous instruments workshops as well as Live performances throughout South Africa at events and Festivals such as Thrive Festival, Afrika Burn, Retreat Yourself Festival, GreenPop, WolfKop Festival, Tribe In Festival, Nirox Concerts, Kirstenbosch Summer Conert 2024. Internationally, including in Hong Kong, Mozambique, Germany, New York, London and Brazil. With a growing international presence, Dladla continues to inspire through her dedication to preserving and innovating African musical traditions.