On Heritage Day 2006 the President, the Minister of Arts and Culture, the Premier of the Western Cape and other dignitaries were shown the exhibition by the CEO of Iziko. Photo: Dr Patricia Davison, Iziko Museums.

Add a high note to your day by visiting the "Celebrating our Music, our Heritage" exhibition currently on view at the Iziko Good Hope Gallery, Castle of Good Hope, daily from 09:30 -16:00.

The exhibition pays tribute to the country's musical icons, celebrates the role of music in the everyday lives of South Africans and shows that music has played a significant part in shaping our diverse South African culture. Viewers will enjoy a visual and musical journey through the heritage of South African music from pre-colonial times through the colonial period to the post-apartheid present.

Focussing on indigenous musical instruments, the exhibition recognises the deep roots of musical expression in southern Africa and draws attention to the ways in which African traditions and imported styles have fused to create musical forms that are uniquely South African.

Developed by Iziko Museums of Cape Town in collaboration with the Heritage Agency, Design Infestation, the National Film, Video and Sound Archives and Moshito, the exhibition was initiated and funded by the Department of Arts and Culture as a key component of the 2006 Heritage Month celebrations.

"Celebrating our Music" closes on Saturday 14th October so hotfoot it down to the castle to enjoy this musical journey. Enq: 021 464 1262 or Lalou 021 464 1263.

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