Since it reopened last year having been closed in the 1990\u2019s, Apollo Auditorium in Blantyre which in the past years was vibrant with screening movies, has positioned itself as a heart of showbiz.<\/p>\n
SET FOR APOLLO STAGE\u2014Magas<\/b>aThis weekend, the venue welcomes Lilongwe-based musician Lawi and actor and contemporary dancer Robert Magasa, who premieres a one-act production titled M\u2019bona: The Rainmaker\u2019s Story.<\/p>\n
Lawi starts the ball rolling with a live performance of his fourth album titled My Father\u2019s Land tonight.<\/p>\n
The singer and guitarist said Thursday he is looking forward to give music lovers an unforgettable night of music, storytelling and soul.<\/p>\n
The \u2018Lilongwe\u2019 and \u2018Whistling Song\u2019 creator said it has been five years since the release of his third project titled Thirties.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis will be the first time I am playing music from the album anywhere. I only had a private listening session in Blantyre hence having this exclusive show,\u201d Lawi said.<\/p>\n
He said he was happy with what he described as a powerful live performance coming courtesy of a partnership with Amaryllis Hotel.<\/p>\n
The 18-track album produced by himself at his studio in Lilongwe has songs such as \u2018Day Time\u2019 and \u2018Titani Nawo Anawa.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cMy Father\u2019s Land is a colourful musical journey with distinctive iconic African voices. Within it you find a blend of life, music and identity infused with great depth of emotion and artistry. From Malawi the warm heart, welcome to Africa,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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After Lawi\u2019s musical meal, Magasa Saturday comes in with M\u2019bona: The Rainmakers\u2019 story.<\/p>\n
The one-act production comes down to Apollo having been premiered in Lilongwe last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis play brings to life a gripping story of drought, destiny and renewal \u2013 where dance, live music and storytelling collide to call for environmental responsibility and harmony with nature. I just want to call upon theatre lovers to come and witness a story that moves the body, spirit and earth,\u201d Magasa, who also stars for drama series on television such Mdyangu, said.<\/p>\n
With a bold message on climate and cultural heritage, the production will also be spiced up by a live music performance by Agorosso.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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