Sanibonani: Hello, how are you?

Sanibonani: Hello, how are you? Innovative, collaborative, global Afro theater. Images and dances remind us of the US Civil Rights Movement and contemporary Black Lives Matter Movement.

Sanibonani which just simply means “Hello how are you?” in Zulu is an innovative musical theater show in development from lead artists Tumelo Michael Moloi and Joshua Caraco. Loosely structured around Moloi’s upbringing in South Africa during the latter years of Apartheid and his journey through other parts of Africa and the US, the real story is not his personal one but the origins of dance and m

usic. Experience the goldmine origins of Gumboot Dance, animals and hunters of rural village life, and urban Pantsula Dance protesting Apartheid. The melding of instruments such as Kora and dances from West Africa with the dances and instruments like Mbira from southern Africa reminds us of the community Africans of the diaspora make in the US. A diverse and collaborative cast brings a show full of song, dance, poetry, chances for learning, and humor even in the wake of dark topics. This project is generously supported by a Creative Heights Grant from the Oregon Community Foundation and fiscally sponsored by Lane Arts Council.

Let’s play name the instruments. Ready…set…go:
12/24/2024

Let’s play name the instruments. Ready…set…go:

Folks we finally have video of our full performance. Please enjoy this beautiful show with all who might be interested. ...
10/16/2024

Folks we finally have video of our full performance. Please enjoy this beautiful show with all who might be interested. If you are passionate about music,dance, history, and collaboration, ladies and gentlemen "Sanibonani".

Tumelo Michael Moloi Joshua Caraco Music Ratie D Music John Mambira Fodeliche Syzzla Mariam K Diakite

Shoutout Markus Johnson/Shake In The Trees Media

Sanibonani which just simply means “Hello how are you?” in Zulu is dance-centered afro-theater developed by lead artists Tumelo Michael Moloi and Joshua Cara...

05/22/2024

Friend's our show now has a pretty highlight video. Do the liking and sharing if you will! It does mean a lot. We are very proud of what we accomplished and are looking forward to more in the future!

Hult Center for the Performing Arts, City of Eugene Joshua Caraco MusicRatie D MusicFodeliche SyzzlaJohn MambiraTumelo Michael Moloi

Video Edit: Delene & Co

We are still going through photos and footage from the show and will have more to come. But we can’t help but tease you ...
03/11/2024

We are still going through photos and footage from the show and will have more to come. But we can’t help but tease you a little! This show was so hard to describe to people before presenting and we are so happy so many people came out to experience the music, the theater, the community, the history, the dance! You laughed, you cried, we laughed, we cried. See you all soon!

Photos by .co
Music by our own

02/05/2024

The level of excitement was at an all time high from the stage to the audience. Thank you for packing the hult center for our final 📣👏
Big thank you to all the people who showed up this weekend.
If you want to see a show like this again, don’t forget to follow our page 👀
Tumelo Michael Moloi Joshua Caraco Music Ratie Dangarembwa-Morgan Fodeliche Syzzla John Mambira

🎥: Delene & Co

Tonight is your last chance to see 👀We are so grateful for the outpouring of community that showed up for opening night...
02/03/2024

Tonight is your last chance to see 👀
We are so grateful for the outpouring of community that showed up for opening night.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30

Final tickets are selling fast, if you don’t already have one we recommend purchasing them now!
📸 By: .co

Got a shoutout on the news!
02/02/2024

Got a shoutout on the news!

Sanibonani brings song and dance elements from South and West Africa to the Hult Center stage on Friday and Saturday.

chatting with of about our show starting tomorrow February 2nd! Check out Michael on the marquee!
02/01/2024

chatting with of about our show starting tomorrow February 2nd! Check out Michael on the marquee!

Thanks to our fiscal sponsor LAC!
01/30/2024

Thanks to our fiscal sponsor LAC!

Sanibonani (Hello, How Are You?)appearing at the Hult Center this weekend only! Don't miss this incredible experience! 💚💚💚💚💚
Feb 2 — 3, 2024
Soreng Theater
Get Tickets: https://hultcenter.org/events/sanibonani-24/

Sanibonani (Hello, How Are You?) is collaborative, innovative, global afro theater. A masterful team of internationally renowned artists, led by Cirque du Soleil alum Tumelo Michael Moloi, takes us on a journey through the forests and mines of Africa. African history told through song, dance, and poetry reminds us of its connection to US history. A special group of performers with experience all over the world with acts as different as the circus is from Usher and Usher is from Pink Martini. If you’re passionate about music, history, and collaboration, consider joining us and together we can create something special that resonates with audiences today and for generations to come.

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01/25/2024

has been teaching two different groups of students (and professors) who will have parts in . Here is just one of them. We hope we got those tags right! In addition to our core cast and visiting guests this is a big production! Don’t miss out Feb. 2nd and 3rd

01/23/2024

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