Reflections in Pictures of Music Exchange #MEX24 held on 30th November 2024 at the Fire and Ice Hotel Cape Town. All photos by Simon Shiffman.
Month: December 2024
And so 2024 eases to a close Siphokazi captures the vibrant and complicated energy of this season
As 2024 wraps up, Siphokazi’s poetry captures the transition from urban life to rural existence, reflecting this season’s vibrant energy in Eastern Cape Mecca.
The Voice of the Lighthouse Family Tunde Baiyewu on CapeTalk, Thursday 19th December at 9pm
Tunde Baiyewu, a British-Nigerian singer, co-founded Lighthouse Family, achieving multi-platinum success. He now collaborates with African artists on new music.
2 superb podcasts from CapeTalk with investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille
Diana Neille discusses systemic corruption and reform in the South African music industry on CapeTalk podcasts, emphasizing the impact on music makers and collective management organizations.
Siphokazi Jonas weaves oral tradition and personal narrative in her latest captivating poetry collection | Daily Maverick
Siphokazi Jonas discussed poetry, writing authenticity, and the publishing experience in an interview.
Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment discussing – Collective Management Organisations in South Africa
Diana Neille discusses the South African music industry’s challenges and potential reforms on CapeTalk, emphasizing the need for supporting music creators at the core.
Weeping Becomes a River has been selected as one of Brittle Paper’s 100 Notable African Books of 2024
Siphokazi Jonas’s Weeping Becomes a River has been named one of Brittle Paper’s 100 Notable African Books for 2024.
Theatre on the Square till 15th December
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse performs legendary jazz at Theatre on the Square until December 15th.
Radio Interviews with Siphokazi Jonas on Algoa FM & Good Hope FM on Wednesday 11 December
Siphokazi Jonas discusses her book, Weeping Becomes a River, on Algoa FM and Good Hope FM, exploring cultural alienation and her literary journey.
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 28th June 2025
Shakatak, a renowned jazz/funk band, continues to thrive with a vibrant live performance schedule, celebrating their extensive hit-filled career and dedicated fanbase.
Thrilling news Weeping Becomes a River – The Book Lounge 2024 Book of the year
Siphokazi Jonas’s poetry book “Weeping Becomes a River” is the Book Lounge’s Book of 2024, with signed copies available.
Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight 9pm A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?
Diana Neille, an award-winning journalist, discusses the South African music industry’s systemic issues and potential reforms in her CapeTalk studio interview on December 5.