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SUMMARY:A Miriam Makeba Tribute – Hassan’adas at Drumstruck
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the music and legacy of Mama Africa with Hassan’adas\, poetry\, storytelling and an open jam at Silvermist in Constantia.\nAs Heritage Month approaches\, WOMAD South Africa and Drumstruck come together for a special evening celebrating one of South Africa’s most influential musical voices\, Miriam Makeba. \nA Miriam Makeba Tribute – Hassan’adas takes place on Wednesday\, 16 September 2026 at Drumstruck at Silvermist Organic Wine Estate in Constantia. \nKnown around the world as Mama Africa\, Miriam Makeba used her remarkable voice and music to connect South African stories with audiences across the globe. This special tribute reflects on her extraordinary contribution to South African and international music while celebrating the enduring power of her legacy. \nThe evening features a live performance by Hassan’adas\, the Cape Town-based Afro-Latin fusion project led by veteran percussionist\, musician\, songwriter\, arranger and producer John Hassan. \nThe programme will also include poetry and storytelling\, exploring themes of heritage\, identity and the stories carried between generations. The evening then opens up into an open jam led by Drumstruck\, bringing musicians and audiences together through rhythm and participation. \nFood and drinks will be available as part of the wider experience\, creating a relaxed setting for an evening of music\, conversation and connection. \nHassan’adas brings together African rhythms and sounds with Latin and global influences. The project was founded in Cape Town in 2010 and describes its music as a conversation between African roots and Latin grooves. \nAt the heart of the project is John Hassan\, a highly experienced percussionist who has spent more than three decades working in the music industry. He has performed and recorded with numerous leading South African and international artists\, including Miriam Makeba\, Hugh Masekela\, Brenda Fassie\, Manu Dibango\, Papa Wemba\, Sibongile Khumalo\, Simply Red and Jimmy Dludlu. He has also recorded as a session musician on more than 100 albums. \nThe event forms part of WOMAD South Africa’s September programme\, which brings together music\, arts\, cultural exchange and community across Cape Town during Heritage Month. \nCome and celebrate Mama Africa\, the music she shared with the world\, and the stories that continue to carry her legacy forward. \n\nEVENT DETAILS\nDate:Wednesday\, 16 September 2026\nTime: 6:00 PM \nProgramme\nHassan’adas BandPoetry & StorytellingOpen Jam led by DrumstruckCurated Food & Drinks Experience \nVenue: Drumstruck at Silvermist Organic Wine Estate\nLocation: Main Road\, Constantia Nek\, Cape Town\nTicket Price: R250 – R300\nEvent Type: Live Music | Heritage | Cultural Experience | Tribute Concert \n\nWHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND\n\nExperience a special musical tribute to Miriam Makeba.\nHear Cape Town’s Hassan’adas live.\nEnjoy music\, poetry and storytelling in one evening.\nExperience the energy of an open jam led by Drumstruck.\nCelebrate South African musical heritage during Heritage Month.\nDiscover an intimate cultural experience in the Constantia Valley.\nEnjoy music\, food and conversation in the setting of Silvermist.\n\n\nABOUT HASSAN’ADAS\nHassan’adas is a Cape Town-based Afro-Latin fusion project led by veteran musician John Hassan. \nFormed in 2010\, the group blends African roots and rhythms with Latin grooves and Cape jazz influences. Its approach is collaborative and rhythm-driven\, creating music that is designed to connect performers and audiences. \nJohn Hassan is a percussionist\, vocalist\, songwriter\, arranger and producer whose career spans more than 30 years. His collaborations include some of the most influential names in South African and international music\, while Hassan’adas has developed its own distinctive sound through a mix of African and global musical influences. \n\nABOUT MIRIAM MAKEBA\nMiriam Makeba\, internationally known as Mama Africa\, became one of South Africa’s most influential musical ambassadors. \nHer music carried South African sounds and stories to international audiences\, while her career became closely associated with cultural identity\, resistance and the struggle against apartheid. \nHer legacy continues to influence musicians and audiences around the world\, making her music particularly significant to celebrations of South African heritage and culture. \nThis tribute offers an opportunity to experience that legacy through a contemporary Cape Town musical collaboration. \n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nPerfect for: \n\nMusic lovers\nJazz and world music fans\nMiriam Makeba fans\nCultural travellers\nVisitors to Cape Town\nHeritage Month celebrations\nCouples and friends\nAnyone interested in South African music and history\n\n\nBOOKING INFORMATION\nTickets: R250 – R300 \nBook Online\nWebtickets – A Miriam Makeba Tribute – Hassan’adas @ Drumstruck \nVenue\nDrumstruck at Silvermist Organic Wine Estate \nWebtickets also provides a Buy on WhatsApp option on the event page. \n\nVENUE INFORMATION\nDrumstruck at Silvermist Organic Wine Estate\nMain Road\, Constantia Nek\, Cape Town\, 7806 \nSilvermist is a family-owned organic wine estate in the Constantia Valley\, offering wine\, food\, accommodation and cultural experiences. Drumstruck is its interactive African drum-theatre experience\, centred on rhythm\, performance and participation. \nVenue Website: Silvermist Organic Wine Estate\nDrumstruck: Drumstruck at Silvermist \n\nEVENT LOCATION\nGoogle Maps \nGet directions to Silvermist Organic Wine Estate
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