Live entertainment group featuring drumming, marimba, dance, and vocals
Corporate event planners, conference organisers, cultural festivals, and brands seeking authentic, high-energy African entertainment.
Basadi Le Meropa is a dynamic all-women drumming, marimba, dance, and vocal ensemble that tells the powerful stories of African women through rhythm, movement, and song. Recently returning from a successful international tour of the Netherlands, the group continues to gain recognition for its vibrant performances and uplifting message.
This six-piece ensemble represents strength, resilience, talent, and positivity, bringing together traditional African rhythms with contemporary influences. Dressed in striking, colourful costumes, Basadi Le Meropa delivers a high-impact fusion of powerful drumming, melodic marimbas, upbeat vocals, and expressive dance.
Their performances move seamlessly between traditional African styles and Afro-contemporary forms, including Pantsula, Township Jive, Gumboots, and Tin-can dance. The result is an immersive, energetic experience that resonates with diverse audiences and creates an authentic cultural atmosphere.
All Women Drumming Marimba and Dance Group Basadi Le Meropa who tell the incredible stories of their lives through drums, dance, marimba and song.
Just returned from a successful tour of the Netherlands, this funky, vibey 6-piece drums, dance and marimba group represents the strength, talents and positivity of African women.
Dressed in colourful costumes, these women bring you powerful drumming accompanied by melodic marimba’s, upbeat vocals and dance, from traditional to Afro-contemporary, Pantsula, Township Jive, Gumboots and Tin-can dance
Basadi provide a dynamic feature performance or as background entertainment.
Equally effective as a featured stage act or as ambient background entertainment, Basadi Le Meropa adapts effortlessly to corporate events, conferences, festivals, and celebrations. Their performances are joyful, rhythmic, and visually engaging, making them a standout choice for events seeking meaningful African entertainment with a modern edge.
Duration: 30 – 40 minute show
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