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Oneal R&B orchestra shares African story

The Oneal R&B Orchestra event was an African storytelling in a format not previously explored locally.
The Oneal R&B Orchestra event was an African storytelling in a format not previously explored locally.

This past weekend the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) hosted the Oneal R&B Orchestral Showcase, marking a first in Botswana’s creative landscape.

The event brought together musicians from Botswana and South Africa in a single orchestra, blending R&B, orchestral music, and African storytelling in a format not previously explored locally.

Unlike typical cross-border events, where artists perform individually, this showcase merged performers across generations and disciplines. Veteran musicians shared the stage with younger artists, and classically trained musicians collaborated with contemporary performers. South African and Botswana artists rehearsed and performed together, creating an integrated musical experience.

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