Save Soil Ambassador, Tseke Nkadimeng, a South African businessman and entrepreneur, age 45, has taken it upon himself to activate support from the citizenry to turn the tide for the wellbeing of our society and future generations. Tseke will be reaching his momentous 10 000 km walk over 8 months on 1st April. This in... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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,... Continue Reading →
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.
Reflection in ten pictures of the Art of Legends 18th March 2023
Reflection in ten pictures of the Art of Legends 18th March 2023
Reflections in pictures of a two day MEX, Jazzathon workshop in George with Germaine Leonard
Great two days on Fri 17 and Sat 18th at George High with Germaine Leonard and his music students with talks from Music Exchange and Cape Town Jazzathon.
Music Business 101 comes to George 17 & 18th March with Music Exchange and Jazzathon
Music Business 101 comes to George 17 & 18th March with Music Exchange and Jazzathon
Kunene and the King with John Kani at ArtsCape 16 to 25 March 2023
“How do you put a nation’s history on stage? In this remarkable play, John Kani – as formidable a writer as he is an actor – does it through a confrontation between two men who represent polarised aspects of the South African experience.I saw the work with my wife Razia a few years ago at... Continue Reading →
Reflections in pictures, a packed Jonathan Butler masterclass with Cameron Ward
Reflections in pictures with Full house Jonathan Butler masterclass, hosted by Jazzathon and Music Exchange, and DCAS W Cape with co-host Cameron Ward. JB spoke about Tone and finding your voice. Andy Hoyle remarked post the talk: Hi Mart, many thanks again for a wonderful afternoon…clearly a resounding success leaving everyone inspired and invigorated. Thank you.
THE MASTERCLASS IS FULLY BOOKED -JONATHAN BUTLER -CAMERON WARD
THE MASTERCLASS IS FULLY BOOKED If you did not get a reply stating that your application has been successful, or if you have not received an email/WhatsApp/message, saying that your attendance is confirmed Unfortunately you will not be allowed in. We have a register at the door THE MASTERCLASS IS FULLY BOOKED! #fullybooked
Jonathan Butler Masterclass 8 March 2023 – Cape Town
Jonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who leads a life few can imagine. So do join next week. Please RSVP to the address below or email info@musicexchange.org.za
Songbird Cailyn Shelby Releases New Pop Gem ‘Best Mistake’
Wonderful to see 21 year old Cailyn Shelby, who has attended Music Exchange growing in leaps and bounds and she is processing her thoughts and emotions through songwriting. After the success of her debut single ‘My Four Friends’, Cailyn premieres ‘Best Mistake’ as she opens up about accidentally stepping out of the friend zone and... Continue Reading →
THEO WATT JOINS ROCKETS FOR LAST SHOW ON 11TH MARCH IN PAARL
Former lead singer of The Rockets, Theo Watt, will be joining the group for their final appearance on 11 March at the Young Gardens Rugby Football Club’s Back to our Roots Music Festival. The Paarl club is 75 years old and the concert, at the Amphitheatre on Paarl Mountain, is the kick-off to their anniversary... Continue Reading →
Open Letter To The Next Generation Of Artists – by Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter
To the Next Generation of Artists, We find ourselves in turbulent and unpredictable times. From the horror at the Bataclan to the upheaval in Syria and the senseless bloodshed in San Bernardino, we live in a time of great confusion and pain. As an artist, creator and dreamer of this world, we ask you not... Continue Reading →
Podcasting the Barrier to Entry
Article By Spike Ballantine Spike Ballantine https://open.spotify.com/episode/55JYsOKqx7N57TmbgBEwqw?si=-7kw4tzkQZCxFaEcTffYLw&nd=1 Podcasting the Barrier to Entry The global growth in podcasting has meant that brands and advertisers are reaping the rewards of the medium’s proven benefits: content that genuinely connects with its audience, and delivers high engagement and positive brand recall in the process. Unsurprisingly, South African brands are... Continue Reading →