29 July to 5 August marks the inaugural dates of a new life-altering documentary film festival by Flamedrop Productions, hitting the screens at The Labia Theatre, Cape Town. The various brave and determined filmmakers pull no punches as they tackle subjects that affect us all and the planet we share. These highly acclaimed and award-winning... Continue Reading →
Google Music Store plans ‘accelerated’
Google Music Store plans 'accelerated' Company speaks with Harry Fox, likely regarding royalties Google is in "accelerated" talks regarding the launch of its Google Music Store, according to the New York Post. One aspect of those talks are said to be discussions with Harry Fox Agency, which the Post sees as a sign that discussions... Continue Reading →
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Harry Brooks JNR debut album ‘5th Of April’ to be released in September
Harry Brooks JNR a superb young English singer/songwriter has just signed to Sony Music Africa! 25 year old Harry Brooks JNR moved to South Africa from the UK in late 2009. ‘I love South Africa’ says Harry, ‘the lifestyle, the weather, the people, the landscapes, and the diverse cultural melting pot, that South Africa is... Continue Reading →
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SANTANA’S BRAND NEW ALBUM GUITAR HEAVEN: THE GREATEST GUITAR CLASSICS OF ALL TIME – ARRIVES SEP 21st
SANTANA’S BRAND NEW ALBUM GUITAR HEAVEN: THE GREATEST GUITAR CLASSICS OF ALL TIME - ARRIVES SEPTEMBER 21st ON ARISTA FEATURES ALL-TIME GUITAR-CENTRIC ROCK SONGS CHOSEN BY CARLOS SANTANA AND CLIVE DAVIS, WITH SPECIAL GUEST VOCALISTS ON EVERY TRACK Chris Cornell (“Whole Lotta Love”), Pat Monahan (“Dance the Night Away”), Chester Bennington and Ray Manzarek (“Riders... Continue Reading →
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Santana new album coming -called Guitar Heaven
Last year I saw the show in Vegas and Santana had the drummer from Chic ..now the bloke is engaged! Musician and philanthropist Carlos Santana proposed to acclaimed drummer Cindy Blackman onstage during his Friday, July 9 concert at the Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL. Carlos popped the question four songs into the... Continue Reading →
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Music Exchange speaker sets up amazing show for 21 Aug in Cape Town
Andrew Mac one of the fantastic speakers at this years Music Exchange and also the leader of the band Flat Stanley has set up an amazing show called Symphonic Rocks featuring amongst others Just Jinjer, Louise Carver and a host of other top SA acts backed by a full 65 piece symphony orchestra. On August... Continue Reading →
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Aluta & The Mystics – Jamie Catto’s new release with SA Artist
When Jamie Catto (Faithless, 1 Giant Leap) met Aluta Lichaba in South Africa to write and record her duet with Michael Stipe for 1 Giant Leap, he made a mental note in thick black marker pen to return and make a whole album with her. Just months later, they were back in the studio creating... Continue Reading →
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Jax Panik’s forthcoming album ‘I Am Jax Panik’ in September 2010.
Jax Panik’s forthcoming album ‘I Am Jax Panik’ in September 2010. Enigmatic creative musical force Jax Panik returns with a sophomore album release in September 2010 entitled ‘I Am Jax Panik’. Jax Panik snuck into the lime light with the smash hit single ‘Cigarettes & Cinnamon’ – a song submitted to 5fm independently in 2008... Continue Reading →
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A year ago today I was in New York. Thank you Sipho for allowing me to work on and a wonderful project .
A year ago today I was in New York. Thank you Sipho for allowing me to work on and a wonderful project . All Mandela day is asking is to give 67 mins of your time to do some good. You may ask what have I done ? These pics serve two purposes, memories and... Continue Reading →
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Lira and Soweto Spiritual Singers Nelson Mandela Tribute
Lira gets Madiba’s 92nd party started with stirring live tribute Performing at Sony’s 3D experience pavilion “3D world Created by Sony” at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg, on 4th July two weeks ahead of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s birthday on July 18th. The highlight of the evening’s performance was undoubtedly when Lira performed a version of... Continue Reading →
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Last year this time I was in New York for Mandela Day look at this
Last year this time I was in New York for Mandela Day to work with Sipho “Hostix” Mabuse. The pictures are from the storescapes round New York and they ask people to give 67mins of your time.This year the event takes place in Madrid capital of Spain . Nelson Mandela Day is a global initiative... Continue Reading →
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enjoy these pictures of WORLD Cup Closing
…. and MADIBA was there We’ll ignore Graca Machel’s “controlling”tendencies. Trophy arrives in its Louis Vuitton Bag.. Whatta closing ceremony, well done South Africa! This was awesome! and of course, we had someone tryna take chances… …but he was stopped in his tracks… *Sigh of relief*
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Semi-Final, Cape Town – Tuesday, 6th July 2010 great pic
Semi-Final, Cape Town – Tuesday, 6th July 2010
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SHAKIRA TO PERFORM “WAKA WAKA” AT WORLD CUP CLOSING CEREMONY AT 6.42PM ( sold over 1 million singles)
Shakira and special guest Freshlyground will be performing the #1 Hit “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” during the closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The performance will take place on the field at SoccerCity Stadium in Johannesburg on July 11 at 6:42 local time to precede the final match of the cup.... Continue Reading →
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Well its down to the Semi tonight, I do hope those Germans lose, because that brings me to the starting point of this letter.
Well its down to the Semi tonight, I do hope those Germans lose, because that brings me to the starting point of this letter. The world cup 2010. What a joy it has been to share it with Razia and Casey and great friends at the stadiums and I must single out a mate of... Continue Reading →
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Quote of the week
“I never dreamed I would live this moment in Maradona’s national side. It is a fantastic experience to have. For me and the rest of the players, Maradona is the best. He is a good leader. He is showing that at this World Cup. He knows how to talk to us as players. And when... Continue Reading →
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The Awesome 80s DVD Collection returns in 4 weeks time on 2nd August 2010 with Vol. 4!
THE AWESOME 80s DVD COLLECTION RETURNS IN 4 WEEKS TIME ON 2ND AUGUST 2010 WITH VOL. 4! Following on from the GOLD-CERTIFIED Awesome 80s Music Video Collection Vol. 3 and Vol. 2 DVDs, Sony Music is proud to announce the release of Awesome 80s Music Video Collection Vol. 4 DVD on Monday 2nd August 2010.... Continue Reading →
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL for South africa
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN SOUTH AFRICA, THE LEGENDARY, ORIGINAL CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS THE SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SALTIMBANCO Performances in Johannesburg and Cape Town in March–April 2011 The critically-celebrated international entertainment group Cirque du Soleil lwill perform for the first time ever in South Africa with its vibrant signature production Saltimbanco in March and... Continue Reading →
Martin Myers 