Delighted to share the news that Siphokazi's debut work Weeping Becomes a River published by Penguin Random House has been shortlisted by the Book Lounge for Book of the Year.
Siphokazi Jonas shortlisted for book of the year
MUSIC EXCHANGE 2024 Cape Town, Conference programme Saturday 30th November 2024 is below
Get ready to turn up the volume! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our Music Exchange 2024 program, featuring an incredible lineup of industry leaders and an esteemed international speaker from the USA. On the 30th of November 2024, join us for a day packed with insightful discussions on podcasts, radio, and strategies for... Continue Reading →
Mahlatse Mashua the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa talks about all the talent in this photo
I had Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa join me in studio on CapeTalk a week ago on the show called “The Business of Entertainment” Do listen to the 2 podcasts post the show - below Episode 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3X0eHz2pOoJ23luZjO1nZX?si=5WmUMaxeRG2Vo_JzypVCGA Episode 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HBQK2lhGZswXTHrfwaWzw?si=3EMfFkIZRrSzlCVe5omquA This picture was sent to me this morning from London by... Continue Reading →
Thursday night 9pm on CapeTalk we have in studio Glenn Gillis the co-founder & CEO of Sea Monster
Thursday night 14th October just after the 9pm new on CapeTalk we have the show #BusinessOfEntertainment we have in studio Glenn Gillis Glenn is the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster, and the chairperson of Games for Change Africa. Glenn is a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience as a senior executive and consultant... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange #MEX24 – Opening Keynote by Diana Neille: A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?
We proudly announce our second highly esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver a keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being held on 30th November, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Her highly anticipated keynote – A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed? – will be... Continue Reading →
Hotstix at Theatre on Square in December
SIPHO HOTSTIX MABUSE will be performing at Theatre on the Square for the start of the festive season! Book the hottest tickets in town for December on QUICKET now! Limited season. Call 0833774969 for enquiries.
Music Exchange #MEX24 Conference – The New Music Economy Debunked – 30th November
We proudly announce we have secured a global thought Leader flying in from the USA to attend and speak at this year’s Music Exchange Conference. (#MEX24) to be held on 30th November from 9 am to 4:30 pm His mission Paris Toon is the Billboard charting award-winning entrepreneur and musical enigma behind Mother’s Favourite Child. He is an extraordinary... Continue Reading →
Album launch by The Kyle Shepherd Trio at the Baxter Concert Hall on 16 November 2024
Leading jazz ensemble, The Kyle Shepherd Trio, launches the latest album, A Dance More Sweetly Played, at the Baxter Concert Hall, for one performance only on Saturday, 16 November 2024 at 7.30pm The combination of Kyle Shepherd's innovative compositions, Shane Cooper's virtuosic double bass, and Jonno Sweetman's dynamic drumming, creates a vibrant soundscape that has... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi takes Weeping becomes a River to Gauteng this week for 3 book launches
After a packed Launch at the Book Lounge in Cape Town last week, Siphokazi takes Weeping becomes a River to Gauteng this week for 3 book launches. The dates are: 5 November - Exclusive Books - Rosebank at 6pm. 6 November -Exclusive Books - Woodlands Mall at 6pm. 7th November - Book Circle Capital - Melville at 5.30pm. Poetry... Continue Reading →
Reflections in 32 pictures of a packed Book Lounge for the launch of Weeping Becomes a River
A quick snapshot of a jam packed Book Lounge on Thurs 24th October in Cape Town for the launch of Weeping becomes a River. Thank you to Simon Shiffman and Martin Myers for the photos.
GALLO MUSIC have released South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser’s album SA & Beyond – Read all about the work please
Gallo released Adam Glasser's “SA & Beyond” which is a compilation of compositions he's remade using his harmonica and piano melodies. You can listen to “SA & BEYOND” on YouTube Music here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_msGZ9AEGDzQGc9DsHVS2roBXW6s4X0oXA You’ll love his stories and his tales about each song on this album: At 69, veteran South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser is one of the last surviving... Continue Reading →
Thursday night 9pm on CapeTalk we have Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa
Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa joins me in studio on (Thursday 31st October) on CapeTalk just after 9pm on the show called “The business of Entertainment". And we have a rebroadcast on a Sunday night at 9pm on CapeTalk. Previously, Mahlatse served as the CEO of the Kolisi Foundation. ... Continue Reading →
Iconic UK retro festival “Let’s Rock” is coming to South Africa in 2025!
Let's Rock, the iconic UK retro festival, will debut in South Africa on February 15-16, 2025, featuring 80s music legends like Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Midge Ure. The events in Johannesburg and Cape Town promise a nostalgic celebration with a mix of international and local artists. Tickets go on sale October 25, 2023.
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers gets a rebroadcast on a Sunday
22 October 2024, Cape Town – The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has enjoyed a stellar year since the show's launch in May 2023. Now good news is the show will be rebroadcast on a Sunday night just after 9pm on CapeTalk. With no less than over 75 episodes aired, all focusing on global inspirational leaders in The Business of Entertainment,... Continue Reading →
CapeTalk Thursday 24th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin for part 2
Since Real Concerts' inception in 1994, Quin has gained a reputation as one of South Africa's most adventurous promoters and has successfully brought to the country many heavyweight music acts, among them: Massive Attack, Garbage, Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Spin Doctors, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tevin Campbell, Youssou N ‘Dour, Tracy Chapman, Simple Minds and many... Continue Reading →
Reflections in pictures of 28th Poetry Festival in Durban
Martin Myers conducted a workshop on Intellectual Property and monetizing work at Poetry Africa, where Siphokazi Jonas launched her book, Weeping Becomes a River.
CapeTalk Thursday 17th October in studio at 9pm the founder of Real Concerts Roddy Quin
Roddy Quin, founder of Real Concerts, discusses his 36 years in artist management, promoting major concerts and breaking barriers in South Africa.
Penguin Random House SA published Weeping Becomes A River book tour starts 24 October in Cape Town
Siphokazi Jonas's book tour for #WeepingBecomesARiver launches on October 24 at The Book Lounge, featuring Nondwe Mpuma and highlighting the literary significance of Jonas's work.
Siphokazi Jonas will be at Poetry Africa in Durban from 10-12 October
The 28th Poetry Africa festival features Siphokazi Jonas debuting her poetry collection and a film, with a diverse lineup of events.
Former CEO of Gallo Records Ivor Haarburger on CapeTalk Thurs 3 October at 9pm
On Thursday 3 October we have the fantastic Ivor Haarburger on Cape Talk just past 9pm on the weekly show #businessofentertainment Ivor Haarburger occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years from Marketing and Sales to A&R and eventually CEO. In his time not only did he break iconic international acts in the country, like Boney... Continue Reading →
