Black Umfolosi return to Selby Town Hall Arts Centre on Sunday.

The South African a cappella song and dance troupe were the first professional performers to play the town hall after its renovation by Selby Town Council.

"They went down a storm; there was so much hand clapping and foot stomping going on, I wondered if the floor was going to be strong enough," says Coun Fred Matthews. "So we've been trying to get them back, and now we've tracked them down and found a slot in their hectic schedule."

Black Umfolosi sing in both Ndebele and English, and their songs address themes of love, family and God, as well as the contemporary issues of war, apartheid and the environment.

Doors open at 7.30pm for the 8pm start. Tickets: £10 from Abbey Leisure Centre, tel 01757 213 758, or on the door.

Updated: 09:45 Friday, October 22, 2004