Sarafina!: Musical Info & Synopsis

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Synopsis:

Sarafina! takes audiences into the heart of South Africa during the Soweto Uprising in 1976. The story revolves around Sarafina, a young Black student, and her peers as they navigate the challenges of an oppressive educational system and join the fight against apartheid. Sarafina! offers a reflection on the quest for freedom and the resilience of youth in the face of adversity.

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Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1987)

Cast Size: 23

Genre: Historical

Setting: 1970s / Africa (South Africa)

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Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Mbongeni Ngema

Music/Lyrics: Hugh Masekela

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Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1989)➝

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Tags

1980s, Black Artists, Black History, Dark, Educational, Historical, Obscure, One-Word, Political, True Story

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