From the humble streets of Soweto, the Buskaid String Ensemble will go on a 10-day visit to Cartegena, Colombia this July to perform concerts, including collaborations with the Columbian dance project, El Colegio del Cuerpo.

26 members of the ensemble, ranging from ages 10-30 will receive this opportunity of a lifetime to share their creative talents with youth from similar backgrounds in the Colombian region of Cartagena; with support from Total South Africa and the Umoja Foundation.

Commenting on her vision for the Buskaid String Ensemble, founder Rosemary Nalden says:“My hope for this visit to Cartagena is that first and foremost we interact socially and artistically with the young dancers of El Colegio del Cuerpo, leading to the performance of at least one piece together which will be choreographed whilst we are there.

Our other priority is to present one public performance by the Buskaid Ensemble (of which this collaboration will be a part) at the Opera House in Cartagena.  Activities with the Colombian dancers in less-advantaged communities in and around Cartagena are also high priority.”