Afro-Sino Dreams: A Collaboration Of African, Chinese, & Western Music

Experience Afro-Sino Dreams: A Musical Fusion Like No Other

Have you ever imagined hearing the ancient, meditative tones of the Chinese Guqin, the haunting resonance of the Uhadi, and the expressive range of the piano—all together, on one stage? Our musical recital defied borders and genres in Harare at the Theatre Upstairs, Reps Theatre, on June 28, 2025

It was pretty hard work...

I remember having to travel to Harare every weekend to rehearse and prepare for the show. It demanded time and resources, but it was worth the sacrifice in the end. Our audience came out to support our work and I felt so so so humbled by how much our communities were willing to invest in us.

Three Visionary Artists, One Unprecedented Collaboration

Belle Qiu, Sabelo Nyoni and I are three musical explorers from different worlds, united by a passion to create something truly original. Our journey began as a playful idea between Sabelo, a seasoned pianist and choral director, and Belle, a master of the Guqin from China. When Sabelo sought to add African stringed instruments to the mix, fate led her to me. Together, we crafted a soundscape that weaved together East, West, and the Motherland.

Afro-Sino Dreams is more than a concert recital—it’s a cultural dialogue. We brought together the Guqin’s subtle, introspective melodies and made them intertwine with the earthy timbres of African stringed instruments and the expressive voice of the piano. I'm grateful to have had the chance to bridge continents, celebrates diversity, and invite you all to experience the world through sound.

Three Visionary Artists, One Unprecedented Collaboration

Belle Qiu, Sabelo Nyoni and I are three musical explorers from different worlds, united by a passion to create something truly original. Our journey began as a playful idea between Sabelo, a seasoned pianist and choral director, and Belle, a master of the Guqin from China. When Sabelo sought to add African stringed instruments to the mix, fate led her to me. Together, we crafted a soundscape that weaved together East, West, and the Motherland.

Afro-Sino Dreams is more than a concert recital—it’s a cultural dialogue. We brought together the Guqin’s subtle, introspective melodies and made them intertwine with the earthy timbres of African stringed instruments and the expressive voice of the piano. I'm grateful to have had the chance to bridge continents, celebrates diversity, and invite you all to experience the world through sound.