The Melbourne music family and African communities come together for a massive concert to celebrate David Marama's brilliant contribution to live music in Melbourne. The event features The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, Ray Pereira's Afro-Lankan drum ensemble and the township jazz sounds of the Royal Swazi Spa with all proceeds donated to Marama as he recovers from a recent illness.

Highly regarded and well respected in the community, is an accomplished multi-ward winning artist originally from Malawi/Tanzania and has performed alongside some of the world's best musicians in Africa and Australia. With an illustrious career spanning over more than three decades, his distinctive and ubiquitous guitar playing style can be heard on many fine African recordings.

Hosted by award winning journalist Santilla Chingaipe (SBS News), the soiree will commence with a sensational Afro-Lankan drumming performance led by percussion maestro Ray Pereira, followed by the laid back township jazz flavoured sound of Royal Swazi Spa. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra will occupy the stage for a grand performance reminiscent of Fela Kuti's sound to conclude the evening and some of Melbourne's best-known DJs will keep the dance floor going throughout the night. 

Don't miss out on this huge night of African music and a chance to celebrate and support one of Melbourne's most influential African musicians.