Madiba

A fiery Afro-Cuban groove, infectious melodies and great fun!

Madiba was the name given to Nelson Mandela by his own Xhosa tribe, and celebrates the forty-six year long battle to end racial segregation in South Africa, via music that is both challenging and uplifting.

Written in an Afro-Cuban style, Madiba opens with an optional short chorale, before a high im-pact 6/8 groove. Featuring the flugel horn mid-piece, Madiba is a powerful feel good work.

Commissioned and premiered by Stavanger Brass Band and Allan Withington at Siddis 2011, Stavanger, Norway.

Percussion:

Cymbals, Xylophone, Cowbell, Egg Shaker, Whip, Tom-toms, Cabasa, Vibraphone, Drum Kit, Timpani, Congas.