Delighted to have spoken wordOpen the Sanlam Applause Awards last night, MC Carl Wastie and the band the Black ties played as wellSome pictures from the night
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Robin S for Cape Town On Saturday, 27 May 2023, at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World
If old-school is what floats your boat, Soul Sisters 2023 is where you want to moor your soul-filled boat. These delightful and respectful women will unite on stage for a single night, delivering the best classic, timeless music Cape Town anticipates. On Saturday, 27 May 2023, at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World, new and old…
New CapeTalk segment shines a light on the South African entertainment industry
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 – From tomorrow night CapeTalk listeners can tune in for the station’s brand-new segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry. Hosted by industry legend music manager and publicist, Martin Myers this weekly half-hour segment will give powerful insights into the minds and…
Sipho Mabuse was a front row VIP at South African Fashion Week (SAFW)’s Spring Summer 23 Collections at the Mall of Africa from 20 – 23 April 2023
The knitting of collaborative networks and the shaping of a sustainable fashion future for South Africa – these where some of the most exhilarating trends at South African Fashion Week (SAFW)’s Spring Summer 23 Collections at the Mall of Africa held from 20 – 23 April 2023. Some snaps from the shows I attended, with thanks…
Don Vino brings Saxy Vibes 5 back to The Grand Arena, GrandWest 17th June
We chatted to Don Vino who is bringing Saxy Vibes to Grand Arena on the 17th of June.Book at Webtickets -from R125.00 https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1527064695 What is your purpose? Still figuring it out, but got a suspicion it’s got something to do with music hehehe! To make people happy, to change lives with this gift that had…
Siphokazi Jonas was commissioned as a praise poet for the March 2023 UCT graduation ceremonies
Reflections in a few pictures of Siphokazi Jonas at the UCT Graduations in March Siphokazi Jonas was commissioned as a praise poet for the March 2023 UCT graduation ceremonies, and the feedback has been stellar. More than 5000 students graduated during the 15 ceremonies, which took place over five days. The work reached approximately 30…
We speak to Frank Freeman prior to his show with Tarryn Lamb on 14th April
We speak to Frank Freeman prior to his show with Tarryn Lamb on 14th April. He started his music career early, when he joined the Grey College Boereorkes in his native Bloemfontein, aged 6. With this group he toured Europe and got nominated for a South African Traditional Music Award, all before he finished school. Since turning…
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse playing show at The Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre Kimberley on 9 April 2023
Sipho Mabuse along with Zonke and Amanda Black and many more are all playing a show at The Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley on 9 April 2023
Nothing will sound like Mango Groove playing live in De Waal park this Sunday 26th March
Nothing sounds quite like Mango Groove.
The exquisite dexterity of the pennywhistle, the big brass arrangements, the lashings of doo-wop harmonies and the thundering swing and gumboot rhythms.
ROBIN S for Grand Arena Cape Town on 27th May 2023
If old-school is what floats your boat, Soul Sisters 2023 is where you want to moor your soul-filled boat. These delightful and respectful women will unite on stage for a single night, delivering the best classic, timeless music Cape Town anticipates. On Saturday, 27 May 2023, at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World, new and old…
Siphokazi Jonas poem included in Google Arts and Culture World Poetry Day project
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/celebrate-world-poetry-day-with-an-interactive-poetry-experience/ Google Arts and Culture launches its first interactive poetry project for World Poetry Day 2023. Visitors to the site are invited to experience significant poets in history and contemporary voices around the world. They are also inspired to write their own work using exciting technologies. Siphokazi Jonas, whose poem, A PLACE OF MANY NAMES,…
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, to Cape Town on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.