Mafikizolo, spring gardens and you

Spring is in the air, flowers are in bloom, birds in abundance, and a long heritage weekend is around the corner and best of all afro-pop sensation Mafikizolo are pruned, primed and ready to revive our souls as they headline the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens this Sunday at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens.

Pack a picnic basket, pull out your favourite summer dress, those linen shorts, and a concept hat for effect, apply lots of sunscreen and bring family and friends for a day of fun at Joburg’s premier botanical garden.

Celebrated duo Mafikizolo will bring their 60s inspired afro-jazz and contemporary soul beats to what promises to be a revitaliser of a concert.

Having taken over the South African airwaves with the smash single “Khona” from their Reunited album, Mafikizolo will be embarking on an extensive African tour and this marks one of the last opportunities to catch them on home soil before they leave.

There’s more – multi-instrumentalist and Idols finalist Sindi Nene will be the opening act. With one of the most unique voices in the industry, she is definitely going to set the tone for an incredible heritage-filled day at the Gardens.

September is Heritage Month in South Africa and Old Mutual has pulled out all the stops by bringing a talented and exciting line up to help raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding our national biodiversity.

“Fauna and flora is one of our most prized natural heritages so celebrating our biodiversity is one of the central pillars of the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens concert series,” commented Bandile Mngoma, Old Mutual Sponsorship Manager.

“We have made great strides in this regard in 2013, having engaged the public and various stakeholders on raising awareness of the importance of our natural heritage. We believe this spring celebration will go down as one of the biggest and best concerts we have ever hosted.”

The Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series in 2013 has already witnessed scintillating performances from top-class artists such as Zonke, Mi Casa, Johnny Clegg and Prime Circle.

The Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens are one of the best places in South Africa where the beauty of South African music can be enjoyed amongst the the following gardens: succulent rockery, cycad, water, fern, arboretum, Geological, People’s Plant, Birds and Butterfly, Waterwise, and the informative Children’s Garden.

Music fans are encouraged to come early, bring picnic chairs and blankets and spend the day in natural splendour. There is a restaurant in the gardens plus a supervised children’s area.

Tickets for all concerts are available at www.ticketbreak.co.za.

Ticketbreak: R80

Pre-sale at gardens: R90

On day sales at gardens and ticketbreak: R100

Children under 13 are free.

Details: www.dogreatthings.co.za