HIFA 2012 - A Show of Spirit
| HIFA 2012 - A Show of Spirit | |
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 HIFA 2012 Logo | |
| Genre | Music, Film |
| Dates | 1–6 May 2012 |
| Location(s) | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Founded by | Manuel Bagorro |
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For HIFA editions in previous years, please see, the HIFA Index
Held under the theme of A Show Of Spirit the 13th edition of HIFA started on 1 May and closed 6 May. The theme, according to HIFA, pointed to both the vibrant nature of the festival, and the passion and aspiration of the audiences. It celebrated the capacity of the arts to impart courage, compassion and determination, and called on the audience "to boldly embrace the creative force within all of us."[1]
The opening show was directed by founding Artistic Director of Tumbuka Contemporary Dance Company, Neville Campbell. The Musical Director of the show was the young Zimbabwean Saxophonist Vee Mukarati. The Opening show featured Chiwoniso Maraire, John Pfumojena, Aura, Wadzanai “Black Pearl” Chiuriri, Rutendo Machiridza, Josh Meck.
The overall festival featured artists such as Oliver Mtukudzi, Edith Weutonga, Ismael Lo, Alexio Kawara, Liz Ogumbo, Kouyate – Neerman, Hope Masike, Tumi & The Volume, Ba Shupi, Stunner, Mokoomba, Maria de Barros, Batsirai Chigama, Oness Sankarra Willom Tight, Winky D, Yamandu Costa and Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana
Programme
You can view/download the HIFA 2012 programme here
Pictures
The Accused. Brought to Zimbabwe by Sierra Leonian Patrice Naiambana and supported by a cast of Zimbabwean actors.
Maia von Lekow and her backing guitarist. She also played her own guitar
Ismael Lo on the main stage
HIFA 2012 Opening Show
HIFA 2012 Opening Show
HIFA 2012 Show, When Angels Weep
References
- ↑ HIFA Opening Show , HIFA, Retrieved:21 April 2014
