Tuku, acoustic ensemble come to Mannenberg

The trio of Oliver, Sam Mataure on percussion (congas), and Phillip Tsikirai on mbira, hosho and backing vocals present a different dimension to Tuku Music and each much loved song receives a different flavour.
“It’s another exciting side of Tuku” said drummer, Sam Mataure, “there is the Black Spirits full band, he performs solo, and now this new setup. Different combinations of musicians bring out different experiences in a song. And it makes him more accessible to more diverse audiences at any venue.”
The intimate ambience at The Mannenberg invites the audience to get up close and personal with the big brother at another level with the new acoustic ensemble. Tuku first performed solo at The Mannenberg in October, joined later by Mataure on congas, and the entire audience on backing vocals as the much-loved Tuku favourites rolled on. The lean trio also performed at the recent Italian Jazz Festival.
Tuku, Sam and Phillip have just returned from the European “Acoustic Africa” tour with Mali superstars Habib Koite and Afel Bacoum, to Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands. It was Tuku’s first acoustic tour outside of Zimbabwe.
“It was amazing, a brilliant concept of sharing music; we all played each other’s music and it was well received — the people loved it,” said Sam.
Acoustic Africa is destined for the US and Canada next year.
Tuku will be coming down to brass tacks with the lean acoustic setup, which gives him an added dimension of creativity and expression, an exciting delivery. Seating at The Mannenberg will be intimate and limited, an up-market event.