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.
Reflections in Pictures of Music Exchange #MEX24 held on 30th Nov 2024
And so 2024 eases to a close Siphokazi captures the vibrant and complicated energy of this season
And so 2024 eases to a close, and the great pilgrimage from urban to rural, from labour to home begins! Siphokazi captures the vibrant and complicated energy of this season in EASTERN CAPE MECCA from her poetry collection Weeping Becomes a River Wishing you all safe travels Music by Kukkurukugu, Zimbini Makwetu Full clip on YouTube ... Continue Reading →
The Voice of the Lighthouse Family Tunde Baiyewu on CapeTalk, Thursday 19th December at 9pm
Tunde Baiyewu (born Babatunde Emmanuel Baiyewu, 25 November 1968) is a British singer-songwriter of Nigerian descent and is a member of the multi-platinum selling, Lighthouse Family. Tune in to CapeTalk on Thursday night (19th December) just past 9pm to hear about this extraordinary talent. This was the previous chat we had https://open.spotify.com/episode/0i8qrqhJpujDoXIlYSiDbL?si=CUcJ3lk6RtSNsA7VUgEFeg Tunde was born in... Continue Reading →
2 superb podcasts from CapeTalk with investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille
Listen please to our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille on two podcasts from the CapeTalk show "The Business of entertainment” which airs every Thursday night at 9pm and again on Sunday just after 9pm. She discussed in detail Collective Management Organisations in SA https://open.spotify.com/episode/73vuQZ04BzANrB5KPYWhpa?si=UranzLHBQW2n0C1IaQlzuA And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th Nov dealt with A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas weaves oral tradition and personal narrative in her latest captivating poetry collection | Daily Maverick
The Reading List spent a few minutes chatting with Siphokazi Jonas about poetic cliffhangers, revealing yourself through writing, and the joys of the publishing process. Siphokazi Jonas is a South African poet, playwright and actor. She was the 2016 runner-up for the national Sol Plaatje European Union Award and headlined as the first Featured Poet at... Continue Reading →
Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment discussing – Collective Management Organisations in South Africa
We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, on CapeTalk tonight (12th December) from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment. She will discuss in detail Collective Management Organisations in SA And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th November will also deal with A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →
Weeping Becomes a River has been selected as one of Brittle Paper’s 100 Notable African Books of 2024
I have some exciting news: Weeping Becomes a River by Siphokazi Jonas has been selected as one of Brittle Paper's 100 Notable African Books of 2024! Siphokazi Jonas’s work caught our attention for how it represents the creativity in African literary culture today. Feel free to share this achievement with your readers and community. To make it... Continue Reading →
Theatre on the Square till 15th December
Reflections in some snaps from the opening night last night.Book via Quicket Show runs till 15th December. Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Brings Legendary Jazz to Theatre on the Square
Radio Interviews with Siphokazi Jonas on Algoa FM & Good Hope FM on Wednesday 11 December
Radio interviews with Siphokazi Jonas tomorrow 11 December on Algoa FM at 7.40am And Good Hope FM at 1.10pm talking about her book Weeping Becomes a River. Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver of seemingly discordant worlds; growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village, emaXhoseni, during the... Continue Reading →
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 28th June 2025
The band, comprising Jill Saward (lead vocals), Bill Sharpe (keys), Keith Winter (guitar), George Anderson (bass) and Roger Odell (drums), will be heading to the Mother City for a night fans will foster, forever. Today Shakatak amplify their live shows with Jacqui Hicks (backing vocals, saxophone & flute) or Debby Bracknell (backing vocals & flute) and... Continue Reading →
Thrilling news Weeping Becomes a River – The Book Lounge 2024 Book of the year
What the Book Lounge had to say:“The 2024 Book Lounge Book of the Year award goes to Siphokazi Jonas for her incredible collection of poetry, ‘Weeping Becomes a River’. Weeping Becomes a River is storytelling as a tapestry, threads of ancestral folktales woven through the complex contradictions of modern living.Through her poems, Siphokazi Jonas delivers... Continue Reading →
Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight 9pm A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?
Investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, who spoke and delivered the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) on 30th November, will be in studio tonight (Thursday 5th December) on CapeTalk on the Business of Entertainment from 9pm This chat will be eye opening if the keynote at Music Exchange is anything to go by. We will discuss... Continue Reading →
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Brings Legendary Jazz to Theatre on the Square
Sandton – The acclaimed Theatre on the Square will host an extraordinary series of jazz performances from December 10th to December 15th, 2024, featuring the legendary Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. These performances will celebrate the enduring power of music, bringing together generations of jazz lovers for an unforgettable experience. Accompanying Mabuse are the dynamic Ashish Joshi... Continue Reading →
Our short film THE PEOPLE OF THE SUN is eligible for the Oscars
“For Your Consideration Best Documentary, 97th Academy Awards” Our short film THE PEOPLE OF THE SUN is eligible for the Oscars. NO, we’re not nominated (yet) but we qualify, so we’re on the longlist. What can you do? 1. Share2. Pray we make it to the shortlist and the nominations in January. So proud of the entire... Continue Reading →
Thursday Jazz Revival Sessions with VJR Lite at Club Galaxy for four show dates in December 2024
Club Galaxy, often simply known as "Galaxy," is one of Cape Town's most iconic and longest-running nightclubs. Established in the 1978, it is a cultural beacon, offering a rare space for socializing, dancing, and enjoying live music. The Galaxy is 46 years old. Located in the suburb of Rylands, Galaxy's reputation as a premier nightlife... Continue Reading →
Stunning review from Business Day regarding Weeping Becomes a River
Thank you to Business Day who call the work by Siphokazi Jonas an exquisite and original collection
One of the hottest acts in SA right now for Music Exchange – AV.RainCandy
AV.RainCandy, a prodigious talent from Ggeberha, has swiftly risen to prominence in South Africa's music scene. Her new single Bawo is currently number 7 on the Radio Monitor Charts that accurately tracks airplay across South Africa, with over 11.91 million impressions At just 21 years old, she has captivated audiences with her performances at prestigious festivals such as... Continue Reading →
Get Lucky Summer has just announced 10 concert dates
Get Lucky Summer has just announced 10 concert dates kicking off in the Cape Town with a BRAND NEW venue - Sunningdale Cricket Club on 7th December, then heading up to Plett and Knysna for the Summer holiday season. Artists are : GOODLUCK, ZAKES BANTWINI, WILL LINLEY, THE PARLOTONES, PRIME CIRCLE, BOK VAN BLERK, JEREMY... Continue Reading →
The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with eight stellar speakers.
The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with stellar speakers.The conference welcome is by award-winning Siphokazi Jonas, who has just published her debut book by Penguin Random House, "Weeping Becomes a River".We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/ director/ producer, Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela
Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela
