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Article: Rhythms and sounds out of ancient Africa.(Arts)

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April 5, 2002
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Byline: Penny Fray and Fiona Bray

THE heartbeat of Africa is brought to North Wales this month in a spectacular stage show.

Dancing to the rhythm of tribal drums, a cast of 20 in traditional costume convey the cultural vibrancy of the Zulu nation.

Africa Africa, which comes to Rhyl's Pavilion Theatre on April 12, has played to high acclaim around Britain.

Presented by leading African performance company, the Mighty Zulu Nation, it uses song and dance to tell the tale of a tribal wedding and the interference of powerful witch doctors.

Writer and director Iain Storey explains: "It communicates the positive traditions of the Zulu ...

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