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Black Umfolosi International
Black Umfolosi International is one of the African continent’s most revered vo...
In-Person + Livestream
Thu. November 27th 2025 + Add to Calendar
Mel Lehan Hall at the St. James Community Square
8:00pm - 10:30pm Doors at: 7:00pm
$40 Advance/ $45 Door/ $20 Live Stream
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Black Umfolosi International
Presented by:
The Rogue Folk Club
The Rogue Folk Club is a registered non-profit Society in th...
3214 West 10th Avenue Vancouver BC
Open / Operational
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Black Umfolosi International is one of the African continent’s most revered vocal groups,with more than three decades of international touring behind them. Featuring
a cappella songs in many of the languages of southern Africa, along with non-
stop dancing! The imbube music they perform is a fusion of traditional Zulu music and
more modern genres, delivered with passion, integrity and humour, performed in colourful African attire.
One of the highlights of any BUI performance is their famous gumboot dance, a tradition
which originated in the mines of southern Africa. Dancers perform bare-chested
wearing hard hats and long gumboots as they execute incredible feats of dance and
percussion. A BUI show is a deep dive into the incredible culture of Zimbabwe.
The evening also celebrates the memory of Lee Currell, long time Rogue Folk Club volunteer and beautiful member of her community and family, who sadly passed from cancer in late 2023.
Information about the Lee Curell Gynecologic Cancer Research Fund at the BC Cancer Foundation and an opportunity to make a donation will be available at this event.
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