Tribute to My late mom Lotti 102 years young today 22/02/2024

My late mom Lotti would have been 102 years young today. 22/02/2024ย  ย 22/02/1922ย was my moms date of birth.ย  The values she taught me remain with me to this day.  Be a decent person and say Thank you and always be curious.  My mom  taught me loads of things and always had a good word to... Continue Reading →

We speak to Kevin Leo-Smith on Thurs 22 February at 9pm on CapeTalk The Business of Entertainment

Now in its 10th monthย the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers everyย Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. Kevin Leo-Smith has extensive experience in developing and growing conservation-based tourism projects. He is the co-founder and partner of Safari Investments Advisory and a non-executive director of immedia, a South... Continue Reading →

Join Makazi Nomabali, the Aunt Who Tells Stories on 13 March at the Open Book #youthfest

This one is for the little ones and their guardians!  The Open Book #youthfest is about to take over Cape Town  Join Makazi Nomabali, the Aunt Who Tells Stories, for a digital and in-person story session for Grade 1-3  Date: 13 March 2024RSVP link to bring your learners: https://lnkd.in/dzFRqaavRead more on www.openbookfestival.co.za

Brandon Grant is a South African songwriter, and story-teller

Brandon Grant is a South African songwriter, and story-teller. He loves a good story. He prides himself in being authentic and writing about what resonates with his daily life.  His work is an expression of his experiences, struggles and passions.   Brandonโ€™s new single is out now entitled โ€œWith You โ€œ and will be playing at Mojo Market... Continue Reading →

Sipho Mabuse at University of Fort Hare on 21st March

Delighted to be a guest speaker on 21st March at the Miriam Makeba lecture at the University of Fort Hare. This was the album I worked on with Miriam https://open.spotify.com/album/77b73CkVByeIMB3mlVC7A4?si=rlNavJjeSMWpU6G8PzFYOA

Siphokazi Jonas at the performance lecture From Broken Bones to Healing Hearts My Journey with Sarah Baartman

On the 14th February Siphokazi Jonas was with Dr Diana Ferrus  appearing in the work   "From Broken Bones to Healing Hearts: My Journey with Sarah Baartmanโ€  The Performance Lecture was held at the Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre in Cape Town. Internationally renowned poet and storyteller Diana Ferrus delivered a performance lecture about her spiritual and emotional journey with Sarah... Continue Reading →

Stellar opening 48 hours in the media for Dylan Red R&B & Afrobeat tinged song โ€œMy Loveโ€

Cape Townโ€™s Dylan Red ย has his ย latest slice of feel-good summertime R&B and Afrobeat tinged music out now , titled โ€œMy Loveโ€, featuring Don Vino. Listen to the track here:ย  https://open.spotify.com/track/48HsnjKVKGXMplJE9AS9QD?si=1791c8cc961049bf THANK YOU to The Daily Voice, Chad Saaiman from Good Hope FM, and Erin Drayton from Smile90.4fmย for the support, over the last 48 hours.ย ย ... Continue Reading →

MOREIRA CHONGUIร‡A HONOURED WITH KNIGHT OF THE ORDER OF ARTS AND LETTERS BY FRANCE

French Ambassador to Mozambique, H.E Yann Pradeau, bestowed the prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters upon Moreira Chonguiรงa, the renowned Mozambican saxophonist, composer, and producer, at a gala event held at the French residence, in Maputo on February 13, 2024. Chonguiรงa's invaluable contributions to fostering cultural exchange between Mozambique and France, coupled... Continue Reading →

Dylan Red is musically armed and passionately ready with โ€œMy Loveโ€

Cape Town, 12 February 2024 โ€“ As we hurtle, head first, towards Valentineโ€™s Day, Cape Townโ€™s Dylan Red has usurped cupid with his latest slice of feel-good summertime R&B and Afrobeat tinged songwriting genius, titled โ€œMy Loveโ€, featuring Don Vino.โ€œThe song is about an idealistic love, one almost beyond the need for words,โ€ explains Dylan... Continue Reading →

Atlantic Starr the American rhythm and blues band set to wow Cape Town on Saturday 28th September 2024

Atlantic Starr the American rhythm and blues band based in White Plains, New York is  set to  wow Cape Town on Saturday 28th September  2024. The rhythm and blues band are set to perform on Saturday 28th September at Grand West Casino and Entertainment world in Cape Town. The band made up of Wayne Lewis ,Jonathan Lewis ,Shammah Carter and Melessa Pierce  will be performing the... Continue Reading →

We Speak to Laura Vincenti – Director of Investec Cape Town Art Fair on Thurs 15th Feb at 9pm on CapeTalk

Now in its 10th month the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers everyย Thursday at 9 pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one.  Laura Vincenti is a highly accomplished and dynamic figure in the art world, currently serving as the Director of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, a position she has... Continue Reading →

Speaking on Sat 3rd Feb Free life skills workshop for youth Elim Hall Caledon Street Cape Town

Music Exchange is Speaking on sat at this FREE workshop  Other speakers include  We have Prof. Jonathan  Jansen Jonathan Jansen is an internationally renowned expert in education, who in 2009 became the first black rector and vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State. He is a regular newspaper contributor, known for his views on... Continue Reading →

Peaches & Herb the Sweethearts of Soul set for Cape Town in June

American soul supremos Peaches & Herb will wow Cape Town on the 15th of June 2024. The Sweethearts of Soul, as they are known, are set to perform on Saturday 15thย June ย at Grand West Casino andย Entertainment world in ย Cape Town.Concert promoter SMH (whoย brought Shakatak and Robin S to Cape Town in 2023) have brought the... Continue Reading →

Sipho โ€˜Hotstixโ€™ Mabuse and Music Exchange pays tribute to late musical genius Tony Cedras

From IOL Born in Elsies River, Cedrasโ€™ super power was performing and recording on the accordion. Picture: Supplied Accordion, harmonium, keyboard, guitar player and trumpet player. These were the many talents Tony Cedras possessed. The Cape Town-born musician sadly passed away earlier this week, aged 72. While his cause of his death was not known, many... Continue Reading →

eVOID CONFIRMED AS TOUR OPENERS FOR OMD GREATEST HITS SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR DURING APRIL

Direct from London - the legendary eVOID are back for a double-city support tour for synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) Greatest Hits South Africa Tour this April in Cape Town and Joburg.  Thursday, 18 April 2024 - Green Point A-Track, Green Point, Cape Town  Saturday, 20 April 2024 โ€“ Marks Park Sports... Continue Reading →

Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk celebrates listener count

From Media Update The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 21:00, has announced it has had a stellar year since the show's launch in May 2023. The show has seen a 26 % audience growth from May to December 2023, as monitored by Newsclip Media Monitoring (from 101 000 listeners per week... Continue Reading →

The Power of Collaboration – Personal relationships are key more than passive listening

Meng Kuok has just been named MBWโ€™s Entrepreneur of The Year for 2023/2024. He was in Cape Town for Music Exchange in June 2023. He is the founder and CEO of Singapore-based Caldecott Music Group, home to music tech company BandLab Technologies โ€“ and its flagship music-making platform, BandLab, with over 60 million registered users, cumulatively generating around 17 million new tracks each month. Meng had... Continue Reading →

Germaine Leonard & Fanatics SA are one of the headline acts at Jazzathon

Germaine Leonard, is a Cape Afro Jazz Guitarist, from Mannenberg who graduated in 2019 with a BA degree in Jazz Pedagogical studies at UCT. 2024 will hopefully be the breakthrough year for Germaine Leonard & the Fanatics SA starting on 13 January 2024 at 19H00 at  the Jazzathon Summer Showcase in Cape Town. Germaine plays... Continue Reading →

We speak to artist Heinrich Frans prior to Jazzathon this weekend from 12 -14 Januaryย 

26th edition of the Cape Town Jazzathon will once again take place at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 January 2024.   The annual, FREE to public festival, will host up-and-coming live bands, newly discovered talent, and as per usual, features a few surprise artists and Jazzathon Legends.  Highlights this year include... Continue Reading →

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