Following a successful ‘Indoor’ Cape Town tour last month, award winning musician J’Something this week confirmed the Durban leg of the tour has been moved to a bigger venue. A J’Something Experience The exclusive ‘Indoor with J’Something’ experience kicked off in the mother city last month at The HCC Homecoming Centre. This first-of-its-kind tour featured... Continue Reading →
Special Celebration with Sipho Mabuse 11 Nov 2022 at Leano Restaurant
Special Celebration with Sipho Mabuse 11 Nov 2022 at Leano Restaurant An extraordinary gathering, down memory lane as we celebrate the LEGEND's birthday with Sipho Mabuse. Sipho is regarded as a multi-instrumentalist with a charismatic presence, for more than 50 years … Come honour the man for his pioneering contribution to the music industry. Venue: Leano Restaurant & Live Music... Continue Reading →
#MEX22 set to welcome Marc Marot, the former Managing Director of Island Records
South Africa’s premier music, film and entertainment programme returns to Cape Town between Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of November 2022, at the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) – with one of the world’s most respected names in the business, Marc Marot. One week later, the conference moves to Johannesburg on Saturday, the 12th and Sunday, the 13th of... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas for Lagos, Nigeria for the Lagos International Poetry Festival
From October 27th Siphokazi Jonas will be in Lagos, Nigeria for the Lagos International Poetry Festival. Looking forward to connecting with a new community! #LIPFEST22
Siphokazi takes home the Most Innovative Young Artist award at Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards for 2022
Cape Town, Friday , 14 October 2022 – Having just returned from a successful tour of Europe and delivered a poem at the 12th International Peace Lecture in Cape Town, producer, poet, writer and performer Siphokazi Jonas’ talent has once again been affirmed this week at the 20th Annual Culture Awards. On Wednesday evening, Siphokazi... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse and the Hotband to perform in Kampala at the Serena Hotel on 5th Nov
Sipho Mabuse and the Hotband to perform in Kampala at the Serena Hotel on 5th Nov Sipho Mabuse and the Hotband to perform in Kampala at the Serena Hotel on 5th Nov
UN Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the 12th Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture
Siphokazi Jonas had the honour to perform at the Tutu International Peace Lecture on Friday 7th October 2022. She had the opportunity to open for the UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina J Mohammed. Siphokazi Jonas, UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina J Mohammed She is one of the key people in the creation of the UN... Continue Reading →
Ziggy Alberts has arrived in South Africa for his REWIND TOUR with 3 dates across SA
Australian independent singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has arrived in South Africa for his REWIND TOUR. The long-awaited tour includes three show days in Durban ,Johannesburg and Cape Town Ziggy remarked “I've had many messages over the years from South African listeners asking me to come over and play shows and it feels so good to be... Continue Reading →
What Must Fall? | Webinar With Siphokazi Jonas on 13th October at 15H00
What Must Fall? | Webinar If we were to conduct a comparative study of anti-Colonial / anti-Apartheid liberation struggles and the #Fallism Movement, we would find that one of the defining differences between these two is the (supposed) clarity of enemy and purpose in the former. Who were we taking down? The colonial or Apartheid government. What did... Continue Reading →
Reflections in pictures of the Desmond Tutu 12th International Peace Lecture with Siphokazi Jonas
Some pictures of a special evening at the City Hall last night (7th October 2022), where Siphokazi Jonas had the honour of opening the 12th International Peace Lecture This year’s Peace Lecture was delivered by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, who appeared with best-selling author Doug Abrams. Reflections in... Continue Reading →
Two global music executives take the stage at #Mex22
From Biz Community In the build-up to #Mex22 this November, Music Exchange has revealed the first of at least 12 keynote addresses from respected creatives in the industry. Source: www.unsplash.com Now in its 12th year, #Mex22 will also be heading out on tour to deliver masterclasses from some of the biggest names in the business in... Continue Reading →
Listen to Moreira Chonguiça’s first single Hosi/King from his eagerly anticipated eighth album Sounds of Peace due on November 4th, 2022
Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, and producer, Moreira Chonguiça is feted as one of the finest exponents of innovative and original jazz from Africa. And his company Morestar Entertainment is delighted to announce the release of Moreira Chonguiça’s first single Hosi/King from his eagerly anticipated eighth album Sounds of Peace that is due on November 4th, 2022. The album explores the traditional influences... Continue Reading →
Two global music executives to take to the stage @ #MEX22
Open for Business In the build-up to #MEX22 this November, Music Exchange (MEX) is proud to reveal the first of what will be no less than 12 keynote addresses from some of the world’s most respected creatives and captains of industry. Now in its 12th year, #MEX22 will also be heading out on tour to... Continue Reading →
Trevor Noah Leaves The Daily Show good read
The goals have changed, and you need to change accordingly. Used to be Johnny Carson was a god. Forget that he's already been forgotten, at best a distant memory in the minds of boomers and Gen-X'ers, but David Letterman is fading too. Don't expect Netflix to continue to lay out the big bucks for his... Continue Reading →
We chat to Roger the Dodger ahead of Saturday 8th October at CTICC in Cape Town
Kings of Old Skool is now Legends of Old School, we chat to Roger the Dodger Ahead of Saturday 8th October at CTICC in Cape Town He's been on the music scene for over 30 years entertaining people playing at various house parties, functions and guest DJ at Clubs in and around Cape Town. He still maintains “playing old... Continue Reading →
Legends of Old School for CTICC SAT 8th October from 6pm
To all our awesome fans! We've graduated Kings of Old Skool is now Legends of Old School.We will still be bringing you the best of the 80's and 90's beats from Legends of Old School .We are on volume 3 of this fantastic Saturday night out:On the wheels of steel on Saturday 8th October are:Roger the Dodger,DJ... Continue Reading →
Three diverse new locally produced Trace Original shows – Future Maskandi, Afro Tech is Life and The Re-Introduction.
Johannesburg, South Africa - With the ongoing goal to showcase local talent while also empowering young creatives to produce outstanding quality local content, Trace today announced three diverse new locally produced Trace Original shows – Future Maskandi, Afro Tech is Life and The Re-Introduction. Hosted by seasoned presenter and musician Zulu Mkhathini, the FUTURE MASKANDI... Continue Reading →