The Burundi Peace Band from the Twa community in central Africa sing, dance and play music together to remember their homeland and to heal the trauma of war.
During the Burundian Civil War (1993-2006) they were persecuted in the Tutsi and Hutu-dominated Burundi nation.
Traditionally hunters, potters and musicians, the Twa were forced from their homelands and many fled to refugee camps in neighbouring Tanzania, including members of the Burundi Peace Band and its leader, Jean Philip Irambona.
Like many Twa, the group escaped before resettling in Australia.
The Burundi Peace Band share their inspirational African music and culture, including a traditional Twa dance workshop by the female members.
The group performs at Hot Shore Shuffle on Sunday May 28 in the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre foyer from 1pm.
The concert is free and open to all visitors.
